Nutrition

Nutrition is hard, most of us can agree on that. With all of the noise in the industry and promises of results from extreme dieting protocols, how can we navigate what “works best?” Heather Huntsman, Ph.D., CSCS provides an overview of common mistakes people make in...

We know exercise is important...and we know building a strong immune system is, too. But could one help the other? Heather Huntsman, Ph.D., CSCS digs into the science behind the connection between physical activity and immune system health - perhaps a new source of...

It is possible to get a full range of vitamins and minerals the body needs by eating a healthy, well-balanced diet. But is it realistic each and every day? Probably not. In an age when “immune system” is at the top of our vocabulary, how can we be sure our bodies are...

The metabolism: the body’s invisible force that controls how energy is transferred from food into action. It’s easy to believe we’re “stuck” in a metabolism that isn’t ideal for fat loss, but there are lifestyle factors that can influence metabolic rate over time....

New year, new you? The first part of January in any year typically signifies a renewal of a commitment to goals in the coming 365 days. Many “New Year’s resolutions” come to mind in late-December and - let's be honest - trail off pretty soon after the clock strikes...

What's the most reliable way to optimize your health and immunity in 2021, according to Heather Huntsman, Ph.D., CSCS? Nutrition. (This shouldn't come as a huge surprise!) Read on to find out how goal setting around nutrition is your best bet in getting back to your...

We know there is noise out there. It can be frustrating to know what nutrition plan will bring results, and what these results even mean. Our scientific contributor, Heather Huntsman, Ph.D., CSCS, is back to share her thoughts on 1) how to find a nutrition plan and 2)...

There’s no denying that staying healthy has been an overarching theme of 2020. With the holidays approaching and the COVID-19 pandemic still as threatening as ever, nutrition is at utmost important as we head into the remainder of the year. For that reason, our...

If you have been stressed out recently, you are likely not alone. With the current COVID-19 crisis and resurgence in some areas, political unrest and overall uncertainty of what’s to come over the next few months, stress is perhaps the number one health issue many...