Eat, Move and Live Better

In recent years, vitamin D supplements have been promoted as a “cure” for just about everything that ails us, from osteoporosis to obesity. And vitamin D deficiency afflicts almost half the population. But is high-dose vitamin D supplementation really the panacea that it seems? Find out why vitamin D matters, how it interacts with other important nutrients – and what to do to ensure you’re getting the right dose. For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/stop-vitamin-d

Most people who work out and try to eat well look to graduate quickly to advanced exercise and nutrition strategies. But these usually backfire. Here’s why it happens. Plus two strategies (deliberate practice and stress inoculation training) for faster progress. For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/advanced-exercise-and-nutrition-strategies

You've probably heard that working out causes weight gain (instead of loss). Well, it's true. If you see ‘working out’ as an unpleasant chore, you’re more likely to make poor nutrition choices and undo your efforts. But if you have fun with physical activity, you’ll get better results, more quickly. For the full article, visit us here:

For over a decade, people have wondered exactly how Precision Nutrition gets such remarkable — and sustainable — results with clients. Today the step-by-step formula is revealed. Want to change your own life? Try the ideas yourself. Want to improve as a coach? Try them with your clients. For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/pn-coaching-secrets-revealed

If there’s one piece of nutritional lore that almost everybody believes, it’s the idea that skipping breakfast will make you fat. The problem is, there’s never been a properly controlled, randomized trial proving that breakfast protects against obesity. So why do we keep hearing about the advantages of breakfast for weight control? And should you eat breakfast – or not? Read on to find out what the research really says. For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/skipping-breakfast-and-obesity

In this fantastic interview, author Austin Blood chats with Dr. Berardi about the psychology behind health and nutrition. Listen as Dr. Berardi clears up a number of diet and exercise myths and shares some highly effective tips and tricks for achieving your health and fitness goals. For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com

We all realize that nutrition can play a role during injury recovery. But most people don’t know how to use nutrition this way. By understanding how the body repairs itself after injury, we can target specific systems to speed up healing. In the end, it all comes down to managing inflammation and creating an anabolic state. In this 5-part video series, we'll show you how to manage both with food (and a few nutritional supplements). For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/nutrition-for-injury-part-1

For most guys, an injury means skipping the gym for months at a time. Sometimes, they retire their workout clothes for good. But here's the good news: there’s always a way to work around an injury and build the body you want. This post will show you how. For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/train-with-injury

In this interview, Precision Nutrition Coaching client and $25,000 prize winner Jill Schwartz shares the emotional story behind her incredible transformation. Don't miss the accompanying photos: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/winners-jan-2015 For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/winners-july-2015

In this interview, Precision Nutrition Coaching client and $25,000 prize winner Andrew Cairney shares the inspiring story behind his incredible transformation. Don't miss the accompanying photos: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/winners-jan-2015 For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/winners-jan-2015

In this interview, Precision Nutrition Coaching client and $25,000 prize winner Lindsey Piattoly shares the emotional story behind her incredible transformation. Don't miss the accompanying photos: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/winners-july-2015 For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/winners-july-2015

In this interview, Precision Nutrition Coaching client and $25,000 prize winner Tim Cook shares the inspirational story behind his incredible transformation. Don't miss the accompanying photos: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/winners-july-2015 For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/winners-july-2015

Even if you're a busy guy, you can drop fat, get healthy, and get into the best shape of your life. All you need is a simplified exercise plan, a progressive set of nutrition habits, and a knowledgable coach to help guide the process. For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/busy-mans-guide

You take care of your loved ones and help them with the details of their lives they would otherwise miss. But who takes care of ... you? Your answer to that question will lead to one of two places: a healthier, fitter, and less-stressed you — or a secured spot on the yo-yo diet merry-go-round. For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/whos-taking-care-of-you

If you’re active and knowledgeable about health and fitness, but still aren’t quite in the shape you think you could be, you’re probably just missing one or two crucial pieces. In this post I’ll tell you what those are — and share two key strategies for getting on track. For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/know-what-im-doing

For the past two decades, nutrient timing has been a hot topic in sports and exercise nutrition – seeming to answer many questions about weight loss, body composition, and health. But is it really as important as it seems? Brian St. Pierre examines the latest evidence, showing us why it’s high time we lost our obsession with timing. For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/nutrient-timing

Have you ever been forced to change your mind? Even about something you thought was absolutely true? Well, that's what happened to Dr. Spencer Nadolsky. A long-time low carb advocate, this high carb experiment rocked his world. For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/low-carb-convert

For most people, nutrient timing isn’t all that important. But if you’re an athlete or serious exerciser, peri-workout nutrition – or what you eat before, during, and after a workout – can powerfully affect body composition, recovery, and adaptation. Find out what, when, and why to eat to perform your best. For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/workout-nutrition-explained

Skipped your run? Ate too much again? Don’t freak out. You can get unstuck with the right roadmap. Here’s how to do anything, even the hard stuff. For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/how-to-do-anything

As people get proactive about health, oil pulling is one way they try to eliminate chemicals from their environment. For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/all-about-oil-pulling

Worried about grilling and cancer? Don’t let the fearmongers fool you. Check out these ingenious ways to grill for your health. For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/how-to-grill-healthy-food

Intermittent fasting is becoming extremely popular and may be the next "big thing" in the nutrition world. While speculative, the proposed benefits of this eating style read like a laundry list of "look better", "feel better", "live longer" changes. But is it for you? For your clients? In this series, we talk about the practice of IF, recounting personal experiences, outline who it's for, and share some takeaways for everyone. For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/intermittent-fasting-video-1

Unless you’ve been living in an actual cave, you’ve probably heard all about the Paleo – or “caveman” – diet. Maybe you’ve even tried it. A little meat here, some fresh veggies there. Perhaps going grain- or processed-food-free. It’s a cool idea that captures the imagination. But is it healthy? And does it work? That’s what we’ll explore in this article. For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/paleo-diet

Are grains saving your life — or trying to kill you? This is the last article you’ll need to read on the subject. For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/grain-wheat-debate

Is living longer a simple matter of eating less? Here we look at two increasingly popular diets and their potential effects on longevity. For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/fasting-restriction-life-extension

Some women who try intermittent fasting experience missed periods, metabolic disturbances, and even early-onset menopause. Sure, it can work for some women. But here’s why intermittent fasting could be bad — even counterproductive — for your goals. For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/intermittent-fasting-women

Fish oil is an excellent supplement proven to provide significant benefits to most people. Here’s why we changed our fish oil recommendations anyway. For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/fish-oil-vitamin-probiotic-habit

Can you eat your way to a better state of mind? Making certain changes to your diet might help with depression. For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/how-to-fight-depression-naturally-with-nutrition

Some say exercise can defeat depression. Sure, it’s worth a try — in theory. But when you’re depressed, it can be hard to muster the motivation. Here are some gentle incentives and strategies for giving it a go. For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/defeat-depression-with-exercise

If you’re suffering from food intolerances or sensitivities, an elimination diet could be the most profound dietary experiment you’ll ever try. For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/elimination-diet

Nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle strategies for fibromyalgia. For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/fibromyalgia-exercise-nutrition

Think eating bugs is gross? Think again. A new generation of chefs, farmers, sustainability experts, and adventure eaters is embracing entomophagy (insect-eating). Fitness enthusiasts might be the next group to jump on the buggy bandwagon. Krista Scott-Dixon explores why. For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/eating-bugs

For more than 40 years, people in the West have been running on built-up “squishy” shoes, hoping to prevent injury and go faster. Yet “barefoot” runners argue that running without shoes or in minimal footwear is safer and better. Who's right? Find out in this thought-provoking article. For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/barefoot-running

Everyone knows that fish oil is awesome. It’s full of omega-3 fatty acids, which do so many fantastic things in the body. However fish oil has come under fire. Some claim that it could be hurting instead of helping us. That we’re consuming too much. That we’re in danger. For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/fish-oil-dangerous

If you're a fit woman, you face losing your period when training hard or dieting to lose fat. While some think it's no problem, this couldn't be further from the truth. For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/fitness-menstrual-health

Blood sugar management is important for preventing everything from hypoglycemia to full blown diabetes. However, monitoring blood glucose is rarely as straightforward as it seems. In this article we'll discuss the current gold standard for measuring a person's glucose management. We'll also share some problems with the most popular tests. Finally, we'll review the best ways to interpret your results. For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/blood-sugar-testing

Ryan Andrews sits down with Dr. John Berardi and Brian St. Pierre, to ask PN's experts their thoughts on what it takes to actively transform fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle. For the full article, visit us here:

Everybody gets sick. But it’s tough to know what to do about it; do you exercise when sick or not. Should you “sweat it out”? Or get some rest instead? For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/working-out-when-sick

Wonder why some can eat carbs without gaining a pound, but you gain just looking at a potato? But just because you’re lacking good carbohydrate tolerance doesn’t mean you’re doomed. These simple guidelines can help. For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/carbohydrate-tolerance-genes

Feed a cold and starve a fever, goes the old saying. But how should you consider eating when sick? Nutrition expert Brian St. Pierre examines the evidence. He also shares some guidelines on what to eat, and what to avoid, next time you come down with a virus or infection. For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/what-to-eat-when-sick

Six-pack abs. Tight butts. Lean, vibrant, flawless health. That's the image the fitness industry is selling. But have you ever wondered what it costs to achieve that "look"? What you have to do more of? And what you really have to give up? For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/cost-of-getting-lean

We share the 3 main strategies we use to help fix clients’ “broken diets” and get them on track when it comes to eating right. For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/fix-a-broken-diet

Many of us wait for the "perfect time" with our health, nutrition, and fitness. But this all-or-nothing thinking - as in, If I don't do this perfectly then it's awful - rarely gets us "all". It usually gets us "nothing". For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/the-perfect-time

Math? To plan your dinner? Isn't there a better way? Yes there is: Just take a look at your hand. Practice calorie control without calorie counting. For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/calorie-control-guide

We’ve come to think of willpower as a psychological resource that runs dry... and then you’re just SOL. Here’s the truth — and a much more hopeful approach. For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/understanding-willpower

I'm often asked "what's the best diet?" I'll explain why that's the wrong question to ask and offer a new question. For the full article, visit us here: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/best-diet