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A Micro Lesson on Macronutrients
A Micro Lesson on Macro (and Micro) Nutrients Situation: You’re in the midst of a casual conversation with your friends or coworkers about the latest

Recipe of the Week: Avocado Tuna
Not only does tuna pack a solid protein punch (41 grams!), it is relatively inexpensive, it has a high amount of the great-for-your body Omega

The Weight Loss Magic Pill with Dr. Kerksick
Ah the unicorn. That mystic, magical, majestic, mythical beast which, in recent pop culture, is synonymous with all things “too good to be true”. The

Recipe of the Week: Summer Mango Chicken
Chicken is so absolutely versatile, and a staple in my household. It’s a terrific lean protein (boasts all essential amino acids, so you can be

Recipe of the Week: Claremont Summer Tacos
I grew up in the little Southern California town of Claremont, California. One meal that was a summertime staple was tacos. But these tacos aren’t

Nutrition Blog: Food Substitutions
Cake. That indulgently moist, tender, airy, and sweet treat tastes so good almost, well, anytime (cake for breakfast is fantastic, by the way). Unfortunately, so

Recipe of the Week: Double Dutch Chocolate Muffins
There’s always room for muffins no matter what time of year. But sometimes, depending on the recipe, these little pillows of goodness can pack a

Nutrition Blog: Fasting 101
Fasting. The word itself doesn’t exactly elicit feelings of overwhelming joy and adulation. “You want me to eat nothing for HOW LONG?”. Even so, fasting