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The Truth About Gluten

The Truth About Gluten

by | Feb 4, 2016 | Blog, Fitness Academy, Nutrition

The truth about gluten can be hard to discern. Gluten certainly has a bad rap these days as one of the latest health trends is to “go gluten-free.” One 2013 survey shows that a third of Americans are actively trying to eliminate gluten from their diets. It seems that...
Are Nitrates Safe?

Are Nitrates Safe?

by | Jun 3, 2015 | Blog, Nutrition

“Are nitrates safe?” Questions like this pop up all the time and for good reason. It seems like everyday there is a new food or substance in the news that has been linked to cancer. It can be so overwhelming that I am often tempted to ignore it in hopes...
Glycemic Index: What is it and does it matter?

Glycemic Index: What is it and does it matter?

by | Mar 2, 2015 | Blog, Nutrition

In order to understand the glycemic index, you first must understand this very important fact: not all carbohydrates are created equally. Some carbs contain fiber and are digested very slowly, while others are straight up sugar and are digested very quickly. And not...