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Coffee... upgraded? Is "Bulletproof Coffee" all it's cracked up to be? | Precision Nutrition

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Is "Bulletproof Coffee" all it's cracked up to be? By Brian St. Pierre. Bulletproof Coffee introduced the world to “coffee hacking” and the novelty of butter in one’s morning brew. As a result, it’s become something of an internet sensation. People are talking about it. People are trying it. Many even claim it works wonders for them. But what is it about this magical concoction that has people pimping their cup of joe? More importantly, do the results actually match the hype? Or tweaks and fiddling?

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Healthy eating: Just what were you expecting? | Precision Nutrition

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Just what were you expecting? What comes to mind when you read the words. Many of us think we know how to eat nutritiously (see here. For more). We read magazines, books, blogs, and talk to our friends at the salon/barber. And, from this, we come up with a bunch of rules. Healthy eating is number of perfectly balanced meals each day. Healthy eating is calories, none eaten after time of day. Healthy eating is % of carbs after workouts. Healthy eating is no wheat, pasta, meat, candy, , etc. While it’s not ...

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Should you exercise when sick? [Infographic] How to make working out work for your immunity.

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Should you exercise when sick? How to make working out work for your immunity. By John Berardi, Ph.D. Hit a nice rhythm with your newly ramped-up training routine. And now… you’re sick. Because the universe hates you. We’ve all been there. Fitting in some exercise when sick isn’t always a bad idea. In fact, if you play it right, moving your body can actually promote immunity and help you fight the bug. Here’s to feeling better and getting on with our lives. Want to take these tips everywhere?

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Research Review: Sleep prevents muscle loss | Precision Nutrition

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Sleep prevents muscle loss. Want to lose weight? Want to gain muscle? Go to the gym. Check. Eat more “healthy food” and less unhealthy food. Eat way more healthy food if you want to gain muscle. Check. Take some fish oil. Check. Sleep more. What? Help you lose weight or gain muscle? Grab your teddy and I’m going to tell you a bedtime story about sleep and metabolism. Sleep helps control our metabolism and energy balance. Surprised? Corticotropin (aka adrenocorticotropic hormone, ACTH). This tells you...

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Stop Dieting Nutrition Starter Kit for Women | Precision Nutrition

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Ever feel like your body is working against you? And start feeling, eating, and living better. Hey, I'm Dr. John Berardi. Over the past few years my team and I have helped over 125,000 women get fit and gain control of their eating. Even those who have tried and failed before. Now it's your turn. If you're ready to stop dieting and start feeling better, download the FREE Stop Dieting Starter Kit. Whole food chart) Never count calories again. Special Report: Is taking care of yourself selfish?

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Hacking sleep: Engineering a high quality, restful night. | Precision Nutrition

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Engineering a high quality, restful night. By Brian St. Pierre. In case you haven’t heard, sleep is absolutely crucial to your health. With a few simple strategies, you can get the high-quality, restful sleep your body and your mind deserves. Want to see our visual guide? Check out the infographic here. Sleep is just as important as nutrition and exercise when it comes to improving your health, performance, and body composition. For more on this, see All About Sleep. Create a sleep routine. Our bodies li...

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Resistant starch: What is it? And why is it so good for you? | Precision Nutrition

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And why is it so good for you? Resistant starch is a type of starch that isn’t fully broken down and absorbed, but rather turned into short-chain fatty acids by intestinal bacteria. This may lead to some unique health benefits. To get the most from resistant starch, choose whole, unprocessed sources of carbohydrate such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and beans/legumes. What makes a starch “resistant”? Thus, resistant starch is so named because it. Some starch — known as resistant starch. However, R...

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Paleo, vegan, intermittent fasting... The best diet for you.

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Paleo, vegan, intermittent fasting. Here's how to choose the best diet for you. By John Berardi, Ph.D. The question I’m asked more than any other is which nutrition camp I fall into. Am I a paleo guy? In this article I’ll explain why those are actually the. Questions to ask, offer a new question, and reveal what kind of “nutrition guy” I. Want to listen instead of read? Download the audio recording here. Want to watch the live seminar? Click here to watch the video. Recorded live in London, England.

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PN Member Zone is moving | Precision Nutrition

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We're on the move! Learn more about what's next for Precision Nutrition members. Since 2006, the PN Member Zone has grown from a small, forum-based community to over 150,000 customers, coaching clients, and fitness professionals. 10 years later, the professional programs and client services offered by PN have now far outgrown what the Member Zone forums can support. Where to find resources and support. Whether it's training programs, videos content, tools, or support, we have you covered.

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When exercise doesn't work

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When exercise doesn't work. By John Berardi, Ph.D. This week I’ve got no fancy introduction. I’ve got no “journalistic hook.” You see, I recently had an “ah ha” moment that I’ve simply got to share with you. And here it is…. Exercise doesn’t work. Now that might sound shocking coming from a guy with big biceps and 8% body fat; from a guy that recommends. These data came in the form of a study I recently worked on at the University of Texas. In this study, nearly 100 initially sedentary participants eithe...