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For every overrated trend, there is an underrated or otherwise under-appreciated aspect of diet and fitness. Let’s take a look at some lesser-known, under-the-radar entities that may be helpful.

The Mediterranean Diet: Why this way of eating isn’t the standard pyramid is beyond me. Year after year, study after study this pattern of eating comes out shining and yet still doesn’t seem to catch on.Side Read the rest of this entry »

Before I unveil my list of the most overrated exercise and diet trends, I feel a disclaimer or two is in order:

I’m in favor of anything that helps people become healthy or fit. The word “overrated” needs to be taken into context and is certainly open to interpretation.Just because I deem something to be overrated does not mean I don’t think it has merit. I may feel something is “overrated” simply Read the rest of this entry »

YouTube: SimotubboThere are some real gross foods out there. And most, you’ll find at the local supermarket, like greasy bacon, trans-fat packed cookies with a 10 year shelf-life and chemically engineered diet sodas. But, it could be worse, a lot worse!

So, the next time you’re mad at your stomach and want to teach it lesson. Give it a hearty helping of cow entrails with a side of maggot cheese and then, wash it down Read the rest of this entry »

It seems like a cruel irony. The majority of those who suffer from low self-esteem are the ones who stand to benefit the most from exercise. Self-esteem (self-efficacy) appears to be make-or-break factor when it comes to exercise adherence. In fact, a recent study showed self-efficacy alone boosted exercise adherence by 139% over the course of a year. Let’s take a look at how to help facilitate better self-esteem and keep with exercise long-term.

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Although a quarter of American adults have prediabetes, most aren't aware they have it, according to the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

Only 4% of Americans report having prediabetes. It is a condition marked by impaired fasting glucose (blood sugar), impaired glucose tolerance, or both. People with prediabetes are at an increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. However, if people Read the rest of this entry »

Although a quarter of American adults have prediabetes, most aren't aware they have it, according to the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

Only 4% of Americans report having prediabetes. It is a condition marked by impaired fasting glucose (blood sugar), impaired glucose tolerance, or both. People with prediabetes are at an increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. However, if people Read the rest of this entry »