11 Easy-to-Digest Foods That Help Calm Your Gut
When your stomach feels off, fibre-rich and spicy foods can make things worse. Here’s how to nourish your body with gentle, easy-to-digest meals that let your gut recover naturally.
Author: Mike Stevens
Sleep and Circadian Biology Researcher
Bio
Neuroscience researcher focusing on sleep quality, circadian rhythms, and recovery systems. Writes about sleep architecture, melatonin, light exposure, caffeine timing, and the performance impact of poor rest. Delivers evidence-backed guidelines for sleep hygiene, recovery protocols, and daily routines that enhance cognition, mood, and physical output. No dreamy fluff, just science and execution.
How to Gain Muscle While Losing Fat: A Balanced Approach
Learn how to build muscle and lose fat simultaneously through strategic nutrition and exercise.
Optavia Diet: A Comprehensive Review
An in-depth review of the Optavia diet, including its structure, benefits, and potential drawbacks.
Registered Dietitian’s Top Protein Powders for Athletes
A sports dietitian’s shortlist of protein powders that meet the demands of athletes: ≥20 g protein, ~2 g leucine, minimal sugar, and third-party testing.
Optimizing Nutrition Throughout the Menstrual Cycle
Estrogen and progesterone change substrate use and appetite across the cycle. Adjust carbs, calories and recovery timing to match follicular vs luteal demands.
Do You Need a Pre-Workout Supplement?
Pre-workouts concentrate proven ergogenic ingredients (caffeine, creatine, beta-alanine, electrolytes). They’re useful for some—but not essential for all athletes.
Fueling CrossFit: Practical Nutrition for High-Intensity Athletes
CrossFit is demanding — feed it correctly. Prioritize carbohydrates, adequate protein and strategic supplements to sustain intensity and speed recovery.
Keto for Athletes: When Fat-First Fuel Works — and When It Doesn’t
The ketogenic diet has been marketed as everything from a metabolic cheat code to a performance accelerator. For athletes, the reality is more nuanced and context dependent. Keto can be a strategic tool for specific use cases, but it is also a performance liability when deployed blindly. If you want…
Natural Strategies to Lower Cortisol Levels
Learn about natural approaches to reduce cortisol levels, focusing on nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle changes to manage stress.
Understanding Macro Counting: A Guide to IIFYM
Learn about macro counting (IIFYM), a dietary approach focusing on balancing carbohydrates, proteins, and fats to meet health and fitness goals.