An entire issue of a cardiology journal dedicated to plant-based nutrition explores the role an evidence-based diet can play in the reversal of congestive heart failure. It is a hopeful sign of the times when an entire issue of a cardiology journal is not just dedicated to nutrition, but to a plant-based diet in particular. […] More
Does walking with poles, also known as Nordic pole walking or “exerstriding,” beat out regular walking for depression, sleep quality, and weight loss? Exercise recommendations for obesity have been referred to as “the mysterious case of the public health guideline that is (almost) entirely ignored.” Governmental, scientific, and professional organizations call for at least an […] More
Commencing on a fitness journey often revolves around two main goals: burning fat and building muscle. When your goal is to lose weight using a healthy process, you must remember that your weight loss journey is a balance of challenges and rewards. It is especially true when you aim to burn fat and build muscle […] More
CHEAT ON ORDINARY DESSERT WITH QUESTIFIED MINI CHOCOLATE CHIP CAKES. New Year’s Eve is no time for boring. If you want to give 2024 an epic send-off, your dessert has to be just as extra as your sequins and countdown playlist. Enter Questified Mini Chocolate Chip Cakes—the bite-sized blasts of cake, cream, and chocolate with […] More
CHEAT ON DONUTD WITH QUESTIFIED PEPPERMINT BARK DONUTS. The holidays are a time for indulgence, but who says you can’t enjoy festive treats and stay on track with your health goals? These Quest Peppermint Bark Donuts are here to prove you can have the best of both worlds! Made with the Quest Peppermint Bark Protein […] More
Why don’t environmental groups advocate for climate-friendlier diets? In what “was arguably the largest ever environmental protest in the world,” more than one million children in more than one hundred countries joined the “Global Climate March, demanding that governments act now to reduce climate change and global warming.” “The concerns of the young protesters are […] More
How much greenhouse gas does the production of different foods cause, measured in miles driven or lightbulb hour equivalents? “Our eating habits are making us and the planet increasingly unhealthy—it’s a lose-lose situation.” “A global transformation of the food system is urgently needed.” “In consideration of the mounting evidence regarding the environmental effects of foods, […] More
I was 13 when I went on my first diet. I had been struggling with my weight for about six years, and my obsession with how I looked was starting to dominate my life. I only had two to three shirts that I felt comfortable in. The only thing that mattered was that they didn’t […] More
Let’s be honest—when it comes to building strong, sculpted glutes, squats are the first exercise that comes to mind. They’re a classic for a reason, hitting your glutes in all the right ways while strengthening your legs and core. But here’s the thing: not all squats are created equal. Some work your glutes harder than […] More
The EAT-Lancet Commission lays out the best diet for human and planetary health. “Scientists have a moral obligation to clearly warn humanity of any catastrophic threat and to ‘tell it like it is.’” In November 2019, more than 11,000 scientists from 150 countries declared “clearly and unequivocally that planet Earth is facing a climate emergency.” […] More
Ever notice how much harder life feels after a bad night’s sleep? You’re not imagining it—sleep and mental health are more connected than most people realize. Poor sleep can leave you feeling stressed, irritable, or overwhelmed, while mental health struggles like anxiety or depression can keep you tossing and turning at night. It’s a vicious […] More
Why is hospital food so unhealthy? “Put in stark terms, CVD [cardiovascular disease] claims 1 American life every 39 seconds and is responsible for more deaths annually than cancer, chronic lower respiratory disease, and accidents combined.” For most heart attack deaths, you just keel over. Sudden cardiac death “is the first manifestation of CHD [coronary […] More
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