by Andrew Schaeffer | Feb 24, 2017 | Nutrition
Do you count calories to help you reach your fitness goals? Calories have their place, but they can be more of a distraction than a help. It’s more important to understand the broader implications of the food you eat or the physical activity you engage in....
by Andrew Schaeffer | Feb 21, 2017 | Environment, Nutrition
When you are looking to make healthier, more sustainable choices, organic is a good decision. However, sustainability, like fitness, is not always clear-cut. Knowing when organic isn’t the top choice will help you be even better at promoting your health, and the...
by Andrew Schaeffer | Feb 7, 2017 | Environment, Nutrition
Seafood is a high quality protein source with a variety of healthy fats, making it an excellent addition to your diet. However, there is a growing concern that plastic pollution in the world’s oceans may be making its way up the foodchain and ultimately into...
by Andrew Schaeffer | Jan 31, 2017 | App, Nutrition, Social Good
GMOs, like a lot of nutrition controversies, are a difficult topic to sift through. You might be asking yourself if they are healthy or unhealthy, if they hurt the environment or save it, and ultimately if you should buy into the idea that non-GMO foods are healthier?...
by Andrew Schaeffer | Jan 14, 2017 | App, Nutrition
Is saturated fat bad for you? The answer is unclear. The good news is, just like protein requirements, this is another debate you can leave to the academics while you focus on some things we can all agree on. Saturated Fat Has Not Been Proven To Be Bad Two large meta...
by Andrew Schaeffer | Jan 8, 2017 | App, Nutrition
Protein gets a lot of attention and you might wonder how much you need. Here are some widely used guidelines, some thoughts on the overall debate, and why you can probably focus your attention elsewhere. How Much Protein Do You Need? The common recommendation for...
