Healthy Snacks
Are Peanuts Actually Healthy?
Almonds are adored. Pistachios are little green gems of goodness. Walnuts are seen as wondrous sources of antioxidants and healthy fat. But peanuts? Public opinion on their healthiness is far [...]
Is Hummus Actually Healthy?
Americans are crazy for hummus. National hummus sales now top $725 million annually, and it’s estimated that 25 percent of U.S. households now stock hummus in the fridge. It wasn’t [...]
Are Nutri-Grain Bars Actually Healthy?
Americans want their food healthy, convenient and delicious. The demand for those three criteria has driven the explosive growth of breakfast, cereal and snack bars. A product sector which hardly [...]
Why Kids Need More Bacon and Eggs
Kids need fat. Lots of it. According to the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, teenagers should consume between 25-35 percent of their total daily calories from fat. Just how much [...]
Youth Soccer Tournament Survival Guide
It flabbergasts me that I am writing a survival guide on youth soccer tournaments. For something that should be a fun and carefree enjoyment of the beautiful game, tournaments can, [...]
Are Lärabars Actually Healthy?
While a new wellness bar brand now seems to appear on the shelves every other day, Lärabars have been around for over 15 years. Throughout that time, they’ve enjoyed a [...]
You’re Probably Ignoring This Number in the Nutrition Facts—and It Might Be Making You Fat
As a country, America has never been more obese. There’s no one reason for this. Too much added sugar, not enough physical activity, chronic dehydration—all of these things play a [...]
Why Most Athletes’ Recovery Priorities Are Completely Out of Whack
Every athlete is looking for their ticket to the top. The latest trend in which many young have become invested is recovery. Athletes are spending countless amounts of money and [...]
Are Harvest Snaps Healthy?
Pick up a bag of Harvest Snaps, and you’ll be bombarded by impressive claims of good nutrition. Fresh-picked goodness! 50% less sodium than regular potato chips! 5 grams of plant [...]
How I Stumbled Upon the Ultimate, Science-Backed Bedtime Snack for Better Sleep and More Muscle
Most people love a late-night snack. The problem is, we often default to something like a bag of Doritos or a pint of Ben & Jerry’s for our nighttime munchies. [...]
