Posts by The Training Floor
I’ve Never Met a Blueberry I Didn’t Love
This is the true and uncensored confession of a blueberry addict. Blueberry consumption (and production) in the US has skyrocketed since 1995. from just 1 pound of blueberries a year in the 1990’s, today the average American consumes nearly 5 pounds of blueberries. Of course, averages are a lie, because I personally eat about 3…
Read MoreCoconut Oil Unhealthy, Says New Research
Coconut oil is extremely high in saturated fats, yet somehow people think it is a healthy oil. In fact, 3 out of 4 Americans rated it as healthy. Even 1 out of 3 dietitians rate coconut oil as healthy. The last time we posted about coconut oil was 3 years ago. We wrote that emerging…
Read MoreHow to Lose Belly Fat
One of the frequently asked questions by dieters is a variation on the theme of “the fastest way to lose belly fat”. It is totally understandable that people want to lose the flab they see when looking at their toes. This is a painful reality to face, especially during summer, aka bikini-season. Belly fat is…
Read MoreSugar – Food or Drug?
One of the most frequently heard phrases in dieting circles is “I’m addicted to sugar”. This brings up an interesting question. Is sugar a food, or is it a drug? The line may not be so clear, but research coming out of Australia has demonstrated the addictive nature of sucrose, the scientific term for table…
Read MoreDo Diet Soft Drinks Increase Your Chances for Stroke, Dementia?
Last week, a research paper published in a scientific journal generated substantial fear-mongering headlines across the web and social media. A cohort study found positive correlation between consumption of artificially sweetened beverages and stroke and dementia. According to the study, people who drink diet sodas daily have three times the risk of stroke and dementia…
Read MoreThose Confusing Food Expiration Labels Are Getting an Upgrade
Almost every food you buy in the supermarket has a date stamped somewhere on its package. People are often confused by it’s significance. There is no standard phrasing of the text preceding the date: “sell by”, “use by”, “best by” and many others are used. Does food go bad once the date is reached? Is…
Read MoreStill Afraid of the Fats in Avocado? Read This
Guacamole is one of the most identified foods with this holiday. And there would be no guac without avocado. It’s unfortunate that some people don’t partake in avocado, simply because of the outdated notion that it’s full of fat. Yes, it’s true, avocados are high in fat! But it is good fat, and your body…
Read MoreIntermittent Fasting Not More Effective for Weight Loss
In recent years, intermittent fasting has caught on as a legit weight loss strategy. People on this type of diet set several significant blocks of time during a week in which they refrain from any caloric intake. We’ve written about this in the past, and advised of the difficulty of maintaining this lifestyle for prolonged…
Read MoreNo, Fruit Juice is NOT the same as Fruit
Despite the sexy commercials and the extreme convenience, fruit juice is not a healthy beverage juice for daily consumption. An occasional juice can be a fun and tasty treat, but America is addicted. In fact, 50% of Americans’ fruit intake is in the form of juice! This is partially the fault of USDA recommendations, which…
Read More3 Reasons Your Granola May Be Hurting Your Diet
We’ve had breakfast cereal for over a century, but granola is a much younger phenomena, dating back to the late sixties and the hippie movement. Sometime justified, sometimes not, granola enjoys a health halo, allowing manufacturers to charge a premium compared to cereals. However, in many cases, granola is not much healthier, or even worse,…
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