August 18
The 5 Worst Weight Loss Mistakes Lifters Make
Even experienced lifters make these weight loss mistakes. Here's what to do instead, plus a complete three-phase diet and workout plan.
July 31
An Almost Effortless Fat Loss Plan
There are a lot of fat loss plans and diets out there, but this science-backed eating strategy might just be the easiest. Check it out.
July 7
An Easy Way to Beat Belly Fat
Tweak your diet like this and you'll lose more abdominal/visceral fat (belly fat) and build more muscle, even if you keep calories the same.
June 26
The Hidden Story About Calories and Weight Loss
Calories don't matter? Wrong. Calories are all that matter? Also wrong. Here's the nuanced truth about metabolism, calories, and weight loss.
June 1
Olive Oil and Fat Loss: The Science
Olive oil is known for being heart-friendly, but it can also be a friend to your waistline. Here's the science and how much to slurp down.
May 30
Carnivore Diet: Benefits and Possible Drawbacks
The carnivore diet resolved or improved chronic health conditions in a new study. But is that the full story? Here's an unbiased analysis.
May 13
The Smoothie Diet for Weight Loss or Muscle Gain
Here's an easy, realistic, and economical way to lose weight or fuel muscle growth without all the diet math. Try the protein smoothie diet.
May 8
The Best Diet Plan for a Natural Bodybuilder
A natural bodybuilder or athlete can't eat like a drug-using pro. Here's the smart lifter's diet plan for losing fat or building muscle.
April 24
The Best Weight Loss Food
No, this weight loss food doesn't burn fat, but including it in your diet does lead to pretty-much effortless fat loss. Here's the science.
March 13
Allulose: A New Sweetener for Fat Loss?
What is allulose? It's a little-known sugar that does just about everything you'd want (and wouldn't want) a sweetener to do. New info here.
March 11
Take This to Stay Lean After Dieting
Getting lean is fairly simple, but how do you stay lean? This healthy supplement helps your body resist fat regain. Here's the new science.
February 27
The Best Diets are Boring. Here's Why.
What do all the best diets for fat loss have in common besides calorie reduction? Well, they're kinda boring. Here's the surprising science.
February 24
Uncomplicated Nutrition: Diet Tips That Never Fail
You don't need a trendy diet to achieve your goal body. Simple diet tips will do the trick. Here they are, plus a workout mistake to avoid.
February 18
Polyphenols: Benefits, Foods, and Supplements
You've heard about the impressive health benefits of polyphenols, but what are they exactly and where do you get them? Info here.
February 8
The Healthiest Foods: A Definitive List
Every list of the healthiest foods you've ever read is based on incomplete data or plagued by biases. This one considers everything.
January 2
On a Low-Carb Diet? You Better Use Caffeine
A low-carb diet can help with fat loss, but it can also lead to depleted energy levels and even muscle loss. Caffeine can stop that.
November 29
For Lifters Only: The Muscle-Sparing Fat Loss Diet
Lifters need a fat loss diet made just for them, not regular people. This one preserves muscle mass and protects your metabolic rate.
November 21
Cacao Spiked Coffee: A Real Fat Burning Food?
Cocoa or cacao, when added to coffee, increases concentration and reduces anxiety. But is it also a fat-burning food? New science here.
November 16
Iodine Deficiency: A Thyroid and Metabolism Killer
There's a decent chance you have an iodine deficiency. As a result, your metabolism is screwed. Here's how to know and how to fix it.