Food, energy, and daily habits
Clear answers on what to eat and why, from protein and fiber to hydration and building a balanced plate.
38 articles
What ketosis really is, which foods are on and off the keto list, what keto flu feels like, and the cholesterol question that makes monitoring worth doing.
The boiled-egg diet is a one to two week plan built on eggs, lean protein, and greens. Here is what it involves, what eggs really offer, and why it is not sustainable.
Atkins induction limits carbohydrate to about 20 grams of net carbs a day for two weeks. Here are the plan's rules, the food list, the side effects, and who should skip it.
Drinking baking soda regularly is not a health practice. It can cause metabolic alkalosis, high sodium, medication interactions, and in rare cases a torn stomach.
Sodium bicarbonate is a proven leavening agent, cleaner, and occasional antacid. Here is what it really does, what it does not, and why the sodium load matters.
Green tea and similar products have not been shown to meaningfully change body weight, and concentrated green tea extract has been linked to liver injury. Here is what the evidence supports.
The RDA for protein is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight, and most Americans already exceed it. Here is what that means in real portions, and whether you need a shake.
What "ultra-processed" actually means, what the research does and does not show, and why the word alone is a poor guide to whether a food is worth eating.
No US health authority sets a universal eight-glasses rule. Here is what the reference values actually say, how to check your hydration, and when drinking too much becomes dangerous.