I like trying new training tricks. But some trends are more trouble than they are worth. In this guide I break down fitness fads that are actually harmful according to science. You will see terms like detox teas, dry scooping, waist trainers, sauna suits, spot reduction, minimalist shoes, hot yoga dehydration, and RED-S. If you … Read more
Sometimes picture is better than a thousand words. What if we just look at the US statistical maps for obesity and heart disease and see how they relate to lifestyle and nutrition? The full maps are shown at the bottom of the page, and if you examine them, you will see that: heart disease rate … Read more
To understand the claim in the title of this article, we need to start with the basics. All nutrients you get with food can be divided in two categories: essential and non-essential. Essential means “indispensable” – they are the ones that your body does NOT make on its own. Non-essential nutrients are the ones that your body does make on its own. You body’s … Read more
Many people think that it is possible to effectively manage body weight with low calorie diet only and absolutely no exercise or little physical activity. They believe that by simply switching from coke to diet coke or from red meat to chicken breast or eating some kind of “omega-3” supplement they can lose weight and … Read more
This article is about how human body balances its energy intake and energy expenditures, and its relevance for weight loss and exercise. First, we need to realize that human body does not like change — it has multiple compensatory mechanisms to oppose change and keep things at balance: weight, temperature, blood glucose level and so … Read more