Graphic warning labels might convince people to eat less meat
Americans consume billions of pounds of meat each year. And yet, there’s a plethora of research showing that copious amounts of meat can be unhealthy, both for the Earth and…
How to tell if your oats really are gluten-free
There’s been a real uptick in gluten-free labels at the grocery store, including on drinks and snacks you know shouldn’t have any gluten to begin with. But if you’ve made…
Why most diets don’t work—and what to try instead
PopSci is spending September relearning how to eat. As intuitive as our love of chowing down is, a lot stands between us and optimal eating. This month, we’ll break down…
A salmonella outbreak has hit 37 states, and onions are to blame
Fresh red, white, and yellow onions have been linked to a salmonella outbreak, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The outbreak has spread though at least 37 states, sickened…
4 ways plant protein is healthier than animal protein
It’d be great if a burger-a-day diet was healthy. Don’t get me wrong—it’s not the worst. You’ve got protein in there and hopefully some veggies on top (and on the…
Lower your blood sugar and prevent nerve damage linked to diabetes with alpha-lipoic acid
Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is a powerful antioxidant that’s crucial for digestion and energy creation. Many people take ALA supplements to help with inflammation, memory loss, aging skin and many other…
4 tips to manage your crazy
We live in a world where we are constantly on the go. We add items to our to-do list faster than we can cross them off. Sometimes we even forget…
Seeing Something Good, Even When It’s Bad
Gratitude and positivity. You hear about them all the time. See, it’s easy to be thankful when things are goin great. You feel happy and you see the good all…
Madison, 2017
A quick wrap up post from my first trip to Madison, for the 2017 CF Games. This post has NOTHING to do with the CrossFit Games events or athletes, and…
