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Bernd Improves His Health Beat By Beat
Bernd Improves His Health Beat By Beat
On his weight loss journey, Bernd Holst from Kiel, Germany has learned a lot about nutrition and its effects on his body. Step by step, he changed his habits and... Read more...
Weighty Matters: Closed Eyes, Open Mind?
Weighty Matters: Closed Eyes, Open Mind?
Typically, you get a scale for your weight. But what if you could use your scale in a new way, and not see the number until you’re ready? And what... Read more...
Sometimes Better Health Starts with Asking for Help
Kevin Maher, writer, performer, producer and devoted family man—got healthier this year. When we asked him how he did it, and how he might tackle staying on track for the holidays with his family, he said something about portion control, and mentioned not having too much pecan pie. It was true, but it felt really thin… Of course that’s always a part of it, for sure, but we felt like there was probably more to the story. In our experience, people who make a big change and stick to it... Read more...
What are the advantages of having a smart scale?
What are the advantages of having a smart scale?
There are many benefits to having a smart scale over a traditional scale at home ranging from accuracy to useful metrics. Read on to learn more about how smart scales... Read more...
My body fat fluctuates from day to day—is this normal?
My body fat fluctuates from day to day—is this normal?
Yesterday morning you ate overnight oats with no added sugar and high fiber fruit, at lunch you refused to help yourself to seconds on that delicious wok of green vegetables... Read more...
Serving up Thanksgiving Weight Data
Serving up Thanksgiving Weight Data
Thanksgiving is known as a time to indulge in lots of food, but what are the facts around weight gain during the holiday, and how do we respond to the... Read more...
The Art of Weighing Yourself
The Art of Weighing Yourself
With a few simple tips, you can put together a weigh-in routine that allows you to track your long-term weight trends over time. Why monitor your weight over time? Your... Read more...
Katie Lemons: 10 Ways to Add Health to Your Meals
Katie Lemons: 10 Ways to Add Health to Your Meals
Nutritionist Katie Lemons explains why a personalized diet may be easier to stick to—and better for you to boot.. Based in Boston, Katie Lemons is a nutritionist who is fascinated... Read more...
Medical Residency Took a Toll On His Health, But He Took Action
Medical Residency Took a Toll On His Health, But He Took Action
Meet a dynamic doctor who watched his weight go up during his intense medical training before bringing it successfully back down with the help of data from his Withings smart... Read more...
Does Muscle Weigh More Than Fat?
Does Muscle Weigh More Than Fat?
So you’ve decided to exercise more—but on the scale, your numbers aren’t falling. Is it because you’re gaining muscle? Read on to discover the answer. So you’ve decided to lose... Read more...
Set Point Theory: Game, Set, and Match for Weight Loss?
Set Point Theory: Game, Set, and Match for Weight Loss?
Could set point theory be the reason why some people find it so difficult to keep the pounds off after they lose weight? Read on to find out more about... Read more...
Are Beans Good for You?
Are Beans Good for You?
We know that beans are great for your purse strings, but how are they for your health? Get the lowdown on some of the best reasons to start introducing beans... Read more...
A Brief History of Dieting
A Brief History of Dieting
Healthy eating has a serious history behind it. Check out our brief history of food and ancient diets. Interested in the history of food and dieting? It’s a crazy ride.... Read more...
Penn Jillette: It’s Not Me, It’s You
Penn Jillette: It’s Not Me, It’s You
For our latest original article by Penn Jillette, we asked him about the many people who have credited him with changing their lives for the better. Penn Jillette lost over... Read more...
Do Wild Blueberries Live Up to the Health Hype?
Do Wild Blueberries Live Up to the Health Hype?
You may have heard about the health benefits of wild blueberries—but are they for real? Our blogger dove into the science to find out. Confession: I love wild blueberries. I... Read more...
How to Eat Your Way to Better Gut Health
How to Eat Your Way to Better Gut Health
Ever wondered what’s behind the rise of kombucha, kimchi, and sauerkraut? Explore the science behind gut microbiomes and discover some ways you may be able to maintain a balanced gut.... Read more...
Honey Health Benefits: Manuka, Raw and How to Find It
Honey Health Benefits: Manuka, Raw and How to Find It
Curious about the health benefits of honey? Don’t know your clover from your manuka? We’ve got the lowdown. Recently, while walking through my local big-box warehouse club—the kind of place... Read more...
3 Simple Poke Bowl Recipes
3 Simple Poke Bowl Recipes
Is this hot new food trend all it’s cracked up to be? We explore poke and deliver some of our favorite poke bowl recipes. If you’re into healthy eating, you’ve... Read more...
All About Chervil, the “Herb of Rejoicing”
All About Chervil, the “Herb of Rejoicing”
There’s a new herb on the block: chervil. Find out how to use it in your meals this summer. Gather round, herbophiliacs, it’s time to learn all about chervil. Pronounced... Read more...
Low-Carb Spaghetti: How to Cook Zucchini Noodles
Low-Carb Spaghetti: How to Cook Zucchini Noodles
On a diet and want to cut back on carbs? Zucchini noodles could be the solution. Find out more about this popular carb substitute, right here. Zucchini noodles (aka zoodles)... Read more...
Explore Papalo, the Summer Cilantro Alternative
Explore Papalo, the Summer Cilantro Alternative
If you love cilantro, maybe you might want to swap it for papalo. Never heard of it? No problem. Read on to to discover everything you need to know about... Read more...
What’s the Best Way to Boost Your Metabolism?
What’s the Best Way to Boost Your Metabolism?
Blaming your weight on your metabolism? Discover the role metabolism plays in weight loss, find out whether there are any metabolism-boosting foods or drinks, and see if you really can... Read more...
Moringa Benefits: Superfood or Super Hype?
Moringa Benefits: Superfood or Super Hype?
What is moringa, and is it a superfood? Explore the potential health benefits, find out what moringa is used for, and discover whether there are any side effects. What is... Read more...
Paleo and Yogurt Alternatives
Paleo and Yogurt Alternatives
Many on the paleo diet are totally cutting out dairy, but still want a yogurt fix. Luckily, there are now innovative yogurt alternatives, many of which are also appropriate for... Read more...
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