This diet fueled both sides during the American Civil War
The hype directed toward peanuts today resulted from the sudden fame they gained during the Civil War. While modern society enjoys peanuts in various forms, before and during the war,…
A special diet might be the reason these medieval knights lived long lives
Food matters, and no one knows that more than military personnel. No matter where they are or what flag is flying over their formations, the well-worn saying that “an army…
This is what your diet would look like as an adventuring pioneer
Aside from careful preparation, logistics, and a lot of determination, the secret to a successful expedition is the food you eat throughout the adventure. Like soldiers on field missions, explorers need…
How to make the best steak ever, according to a Marine chef
There isn’t a dish more widely recognized as the single item dad’s cook than steak. Being able to prepare the perfect steak, for many Americans, is a rite of passage.
But a good cut is expensive, so there isn’t a whole lot of room for e…
5 methods to get that bicep vein popping out of your arm
Remember back at the beginning of your career when you only cared about how tight your sleeves were?
I remember wanting to look jacked, even though I was only 170 pounds soaking wet. In my inner circle, you got bonus points when your biceps v…
From battlefield to dad bod: How to get back in your fighting shape
So you used to be a lean, mean fighting machine and now? Well, now you kind of have a dad bod. The good news is, you’re far from the only one. It’s extremely common for veterans to put on weight after leaving the military, so it’s nothing to feel…
Here’s what happened when these bodybuilders went vegan for a month
Following the debut of the documentary “The Game Changers” on Netflix, which aims to debunk the myth that vegan athletes struggle …
3 “No-duh!” things you can do to manage hunger that actually work
I’m about to tell you how to manage your hunger pangs. These tactics are useless unless you understand one fact about life and your body.
A hunger pang will not kill you and isn’t actually negative at all.
By chiseling this fact on yo…
Is intermittent fasting the right choice?
Intermittent fasting, as a specific protocol, is pretty new on the dieting scene, but there’s a good chance you’ve heard of at least someone that’s used it successfully.
Even though there are probably more than a hundred different ways to …
How to make restaurants a healthy part of your meal plan
Whether it’s dinner from your neighborhood carry out or going to lunch with friends, eating out is a part of everyone’s life. Having diabetes can make this tough, but with planning and thoughtful choices, you can enjoy a variety of healthy foods a…