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Which supplements actually help you build muscle?

While you can absolutely build muscle on a diet devoid of supplements, the right supplements will maximize your progress. But which supplements are worth it, and which are a waste?

Posted byHalie OstbergOctober 8, 2019July 16, 2020Posted inBlogsTags: BCAAs, creatine, evidence-based, exercise performance, pre-workout

CBD: Safe solution or dangerous drug?

Are claims of relieved pain and reversed depression based on any real evidence? Here are CBD’s potential dangers and benefits according to research.

Posted byHalie OstbergMay 28, 2019July 16, 2020Posted inBlogsTags: cbd, evidence-based, medical marijuana, pain management

What is CBD, and how does it affect the brain and body?

Dripping over Instagram models and lining drugstore shelves, the “cure-all” CBD oil has recently surged in popularity. But what is CBD, how is it different than THC, and what does it do in the body?

Posted byHalie OstbergMay 22, 2019July 16, 2020Posted inBlogsTags: cannabis, cbd, evidence-based, research-based

Which Non-Dairy Milk is the Healthiest?

Most of the world’s population is lactose-intolerant, and others question milk’s ethics and potentially negative health effects. But how do you pick the healthiest alternative “milk”?

Posted byHalie OstbergMarch 18, 2019July 16, 2020Posted inBlogsTags: dairy, evidence-based, label reading, milk substitutes, non-dairy2 Comments on Which Non-Dairy Milk is the Healthiest?

Clinical Trial Results: Reduce Your Cholesterol in One Step

While Step One Foods were created based on research, now the products themselves have an unbiased clinical trial to back up their cholesterol-lowering capabilities.

Posted byHalie OstbergFebruary 26, 2019July 16, 2020Posted inBlogsTags: cardiovascular health, cholesterol, clinical trials, evidence-based, food as medicine, lower cholesterol, research-based, statin medications, step one foods

Meet the Cardiologist Behind Step One Foods

Dr. Elizabeth Klodas, MD, FACC, is a cardiologist based in Minneapolis, MN and is the founder of Step One Foods. Step One Foods was created for people who can’t or don’t want to rely solely on medications to improve their health.

Posted byHalie OstbergFebruary 19, 2019July 16, 2020Posted inBlogsTags: cardiovascular health, cholesterol, evidence-based, functional foods, lower cholesterol, step one foods

Probiotics: Proven Solution or Potential Problem?

Is supplementing probiotics actually promoting optimal health?

To get answers to this question (and more), we reached out to microbiome researcher Dr. Jae Sung.

Posted byHalie OstbergFebruary 12, 2019July 16, 2020Posted inBlogsTags: evidence-based, expert opinion, microbiome, probiotics, research-based

Soy & Sex Hormones: What You Need to Know

Soy has the ability to influence our sex hormones, which means consuming it has a host of potential risks and benefits. Given the research, is consuming it a good idea?

Posted byHalie OstbergJanuary 25, 2019July 16, 2020Posted inBlogsTags: Diet & Mood, estrogen, evidence-based, Food & Mood, harmful ingredients, heart health, hormones, menopause, plant-based, protein, research-based, soy

Is Going ‘Keto’ Worth the Risks? (evidence-based)

By this point, we’ve all heard wild low-carb success stories. But are claims of fat loss, improved energy, and reduced bloating worth the risks an intense low-carb regimen brings?

Posted byHalie OstbergJanuary 16, 2019July 16, 2020Posted inBlogsTags: balance, blue zones, Carbs & Mood, Diet & Mood, evidence-based, healthy carbs, healthy eating, healthy habits, heart health, low carb eating, moderation, weight-loss

Beyond Chia Pets: All About Ancient Grains

Until relatively recently, the only reference to “Chia” in popular culture was the Chia Pet®. But what exactly makes ancient grains so healthy? How do you prepare them?

Posted byHalie OstbergJanuary 9, 2019July 16, 2020Posted inBlogsTags: ancient grains, chia, evidence-based, healthy carbs, healthy eating, healthy snacks, heart health, indigenous, Omega 3, omega 6, omegas, research-based

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