How Menopause Wreaks Havoc on Your Body Composition and What You Can Do About It
While some women dread the arrival of menopause, many embrace the freedom from years of menstrual cramps and bloating. It is true you will likely [...]
Are Abs Really Made in the Kitchen?
We've all heard the saying, "Abs are made in the kitchen." But how much truth does this popular mantra hold? Can you just watch what [...]
Your Body and You: A Guide to Segmental Analysis
When you look at your body composition results, you'll notice something called "segmental analysis." What's the purpose of analyzing different sections of the body and how can [...]
Carb Loading Explained
You've probably heard the term carb-loading thrown around, especially around athletes right before a big race as they stuff their faces with mountains of bread [...]
How Dietary Supplements Affect Your Body Composition, According to Science
Fat loss pills. Protein powders. Creatine. These are probably all supplements you’ve heard of or are even familiar with if you’ve ever stepped foot in [...]
Your Body and You: A Guide to Phase Angle
When it comes to body composition analysis, most people would think of body fat percentages right away. Yet today’s BIA (bioelectrical impedance analysis) devices do [...]
Fruit: Friend or Foe for Body Composition?
You’ve probably heard that “sugar makes you fat.” And rightfully so: there’s a large body of evidence that shows a correlation between increased sugar intake [...]
All About Fiber and Its Dirty Little Secrets
Ask anyone about fiber and they’re likely to say that it’s good for you. All you need to do is chomp on fiber every day, [...]
Jamie’s Oatmeal Breakfast
One of Jamie's favorite breakfasts of all time! He cooks 2 cups total oatmeal, normally steel-cut but for these, he only had rolled oats. Those [...]
How Alcohol Can Affect Your Body Composition
Going to happy hour with your coworkers after work or relaxing on the weekend with a couple of cold beers can definitely be fun, but [...]
