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Body composition, or the proportion of fat, muscle and bone within the body, is a significant factor in overall health. There are several ways to measure and analyze body composition, but turns out, not all methods are created equally. Read more to learn how the DEXA...
There is so much to consider when it comes to nutrition, from calories and macronutrients, to vitamins and minerals. Learning what it takes to establish a well-balanced diet takes one step at a time. Our in-house scientific contributor, Heather Huntsman, Ph.D. CSCS,...
Feeling the need to jump back into a fast-paced, active, and productive lifestyle after being cooped up for a year? We get it. However, too much bouncing back can leave little time for necessary processes the body needs to stay healthy: rest and recovery. And it’s not...
Metabolism: the driver of energy balance in the body. It controls how food is processed into energy or stored in the body for future fuel. It also directly factors into body composition, or the proportion of fat mass versus lean muscle mass in the body. Metabolism can...
True or false: your metabolism is fixed. The answer is actually a bit complicated. While much of our metabolism is dictated by genetics and age, we may have some influence on how our body processes energy. These five small tweaks to your healthy lifestyle can add more...
How do you get the biggest bang for your buck with nutrition? Our scientific contributor, Heather Huntsman, Ph.D., CSCS, sheds light on common nutrition myths and how to instill one tenant of truth into your diet to finally optimize your nutrition to improve overall...
For many of us, quarantine meant a departure from our well-established routine of healthy nutrition and exercise. So, how do we bounce back? Enter: Nutrition Coaching. We have all been in a shared experience of isolation and a pausing of normalcy over the past year...
Nutrients play a significant role in maintaining a healthy body. But how do we know if we are deficient? And can a deficiency have an impact on body composition? Our scientific contributor, Heather Huntsman Ph.D., CSCS, provides insight into the link between...