Most people start their fitness journey thinking all trackers are created equal. They see a low price tag, a sleek design, and assume the core function—data accuracy—is a given. I’ve made that mistake more times than I care to admit, especially in the early 2020s. After years of strapping on everything from a $20 no-name […]
It was November 2019. I was sitting in a Starbucks near O’Hare airport in Chicago, staring at a turkey pesto panini and crying. Not a quiet, dignified single-tear situation either. I was full-on sobbing because the guy behind the counter asked if I wanted it toasted and my brain just… broke. I couldn’t make a […]
I spent $180 on a piece of matte black plastic that told me I was “optimally recovered” while I was literally hunched over a toilet at my sister’s engagement party. I had a massive hangover. My head was throbbing, my skin was clammy, and my stomach was doing backflips, but according to the Energyport fitness […]
I spent $422.18 on supplements in February of 2021. I remember the exact number because I had a spreadsheet—I was convinced that if I just found the right cocktail of pills, I’d become invincible to the seasonal crud that everyone at my office was passing around. I was taking twelve different capsules every morning. Three […]
A twitchy eyelid is annoying, and it’s easy to assume it must be a magnesium deficiency. That was my first thought too when my upper eyelid started twitching. But after digging into the research, I realised it’s not that simple. Sometimes magnesium is part of the picture and sometimes it isn’t, so let’s look at […]
If you’re trying to lose weight but you still want cereal for breakfast, the goal is simple: pick one that keeps you full so you’re not hungry again an hour later. What makes a cereal good for weight loss (my criteria)I keep it simple. For weight loss I look for cereals that are: Now let’s […]
Magnesium often comes up when people talk about better sleep and feeling calmer. It helps your muscles relax, supports your nerves and plays a role in how your body handles stress, so it can make a difference if you are not getting enough. In this post, I’ll keep things simple and show you which type […]
“No added sugar.” It sounds so reassuring on a juice carton, doesn’t it? Especially if you’re trying to cut down on fizzy drinks or make “better” choices for you and your family. But even when there’s no sugar added, juice is still naturally high in it and low in fibre. It’s very easy to drink […]
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Popcorn has a bit of a split reputation. Some see it as a healthy snack, others think of it as junk food. So what happens when you add olive oil? Popcorn made with olive oil can be a healthy choice, especially if you use extra virgin olive oil and keep the salt and portion size […]
