Dr. John Berardi
LIVESTRONG.COM
Grimsby, ON, Canada
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Just Say “No” to That Detox Diet or Juice Cleanse
Detox diets and juice cleanses may do more harm than good. Here's why you shouldn't detox to lose weight. → Read More
A Quick and Easy Way to Estimate Portion Size
Confused by what constitutes a serving? We made it easy for you! All you need is the ability to count to two and your own hand. → Read More
The Last Protein Smoothie Recipe You’ll Ever Need
Not all of your meals have to be sit-down solid food meals. In fact, you can even replace one to two meals each day with easy-to-make, tasty protein smoothies. Here's how! → Read More
What to Eat Before, During and After Your Workouts
The truth is most people don't need to overthink what they eat. Here are some simple, sane guidelines on what to eat before, during and after your workouts. → Read More
The Truth About Losing Fat and Getting in Shape
Most fat loss plans help you control your food choices and energy intake. Plus, they get you moving. But there's one thing many of them ignore. And that's what separates people who have success and those that don't. → Read More
When Should I Eat? 3 Nutrient-Timing Myths Busted
It's time to set the record straight: There is no "best time" to eat. Here's the truth behind three myths about nutrient timing, including the idea that there is a single, special eating schedule that everyone should follow. → Read More
The Last Protein Smoothie Recipe You’ll Ever Need
By DR. JOHN BERARDI As a nutrition coach, most clients I work with know what a healthy meal looks like. If they don't always (or rarely) eat the way they should to look and feel the way they want to, it usually has something to do with being really busy. But here's one of the secrets ... → Read More
The Woman's Meal Plan for Getting Lean
If you’ve ever tried to lose weight and failed, odds are you probably don't have a great relationship with your body. It’s not that you don’t want to make things better -- it's just that no matter what you do, you and your body struggle to get on the same page. You want to lose weight and your body, well, it seems to have... → Read More
Everything You Need to Know About Workout Nutrition
Should I eat before or after my workout? And what do I eat? Get all your burning questions about workout nutrition here. → Read More
Why This Is Your Year to Eat Slowly
When most people think of “improving their nutrition,” they think about WHAT they’re eating. But focusing on HOW you're eating is a game-changer. → Read More
Is Bulletproof Coffee a Bad Idea?
Bulletproof Coffee is a pimped-out, high-tech spin on your morning java. But does it live up to the hype? Read on to find out. → Read More
The One Thing That's Missing From Your Fitness Goals
If you're frustrated because you're not where you want to be, fitness-wise, there's probably one thing missing from your goals. → Read More
5 Reasons Why You Need to Try Oil Pulling
By DR. JOHN BERARDI We all want fresh breath and white teeth. And so we should. Not only are they signs of excellent health, but they also make us a lot more "kissable" -- or so says the oral care industry, a multibillion-dollar business. But next time you're swishing with that fancy mouthwash or scrubbing ... → Read More
Everything You Need to Know About Workout Nutrition (Infographic)
BY DR. JOHN BERARDI Wondering what you should eat before, during and after a workout? That's a good question, because when you eat matters almost as much as what you eat. Here's what you should know: There's no one set of rules. And you don't have to start eating or drinking crazy foods or trying ... → Read More
5 Reasons Why You Need to Try Oil Pulling
By DR. JOHN BERARDI We all want fresh breath and white teeth. And so we should. Not only are they signs of excellent health, but they also make us a lot more "kissable" -- or so says the oral care industry, a multibillion-dollar business. But next time you're swishing with that fancy mouthwash or scrubbing ... → Read More
The Man's Meal Plan For Getting Lean
If you analyzed every “popular” weight-loss plan ever created, they’d all seem to have similar strategies – usually involving eating less, blaming certain foods for your problems, or prescribing “cheap” approaches that over-promise on results. While these approaches can work in the short term, they’re... → Read More
Should You Work Out When You’re Sick?
By DR. JOHN BERARDI It's sick season. When you have a cold or flu, should you "sweat it out" at the gym or sit out a few sessions? In other words, should you exercise when sick? Let's clear the confusion once and for all. You know the scene. You stand up from the water fountain ... → Read More
When Should I Eat? 3 Nutrient-Timing Myths Busted
By DR. JOHN BERARDI It's time to set the record straight: There is no "best time" to eat. I'm going to bust some myths about nutrient timing, including the idea that there is a single, special eating schedule that everyone should follow. Myth 1: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Let's start with ... → Read More
A Quick and Easy Way to Estimate Portion Size
By JOHN BERARDI To reach and maintain a healthy weight, it’s essential that you’re eating proper portion sizes. Apps like LIVESTRONG.COM’s free Calorie Tracker use technology to help make the process easier. But how can you be sure you’re eating the right amounts without weighing and measuring your food all the time? All you need is ... → Read More
5 Prescription Medications That Can Hurt Your Workout
By DR. JOHN BERARDI In the last hundred years, we've seen mind-boggling advances in medical treatment. In 1900, the leading causes of death in the U.S. included flu, pneumonia and gastrointestinal infections. Today, people rarely die of common illnesses like these. They're even less likely to die of nutritional deficiencies. Not only that, but we can alleviate […] → Read More