Brian Bender, PhDApr 21, 20213 min10 Micronutrients Ultra-Endurance Athletes NeedOptimal nutrition is important for everyone’s health. But when it comes to those training for ultra-endurance events, you need to double...
Brian Bender, PhDApr 21, 20213 min11 Daidzein Rich Foods RankedIn this post, we’ll discuss what is daidzein, some of the latest research related to daidzein and health, list daidzein-rich foods, and...
Brian Bender, PhDMay 18, 202016 minSodium Potassium Ratio: Discover Your Ideal NumberThe sodium potassium ratio is the amount of sodium divided by the amount of potassium, and its measurement in urine is an excellent...
Brian Bender, PhDDec 2, 20194 min10 Tips to Increase your Vegetable ConsumptionThe following guest post was written for our blog by Anita Fernandes. Anita Fernandes has been writing extensively on health and wellness...
Brian Bender, PhDSep 27, 20192 minAm I Eating Too Much Salt? (2 Questions to Ask Yourself)If you are wondering whether you are eating too much salt, you should first congratulate yourself. Identifying high sodium intake as a...
Brian Bender, PhDSep 12, 20192 minSodium Tracker (A Simple, Automated Solution)Using a sodium tracker can help you elucidate dietary behaviors that are otherwise hard to monitor and track.
Brian Bender, PhDSep 6, 20192 minFoods High In Potassium (the Ultimate Ranking of Potassium Density)Foods high in potassium are important for a healthy diet, especially for those individuals looking to lower their blood pressure....
Brian Bender, PhDAug 30, 20193 minHow to Track Sodium Intake (10 Step Guide)If the food is pre-packaged with a nutrition label, skip this step. But, if you prepared your meal from a recipe...
Brian Bender, PhDAug 23, 20193 minPotassium in Beans (24 Beans Ranked by Potassium Density)Less than 2% of all U.S. adults are meeting the recommended guidelines for dietary potassium intake. So as all of us could stand to eat...
Brian Bender, PhDAug 17, 20192 min50 Low Sodium Foods (Ranked)We've ranked the top 10 low sodium foods by food group, and given you an interactive chart to browse for yourself to see just where your...
Brian Bender, PhDMar 20, 20193 min50 Calcium Rich Foods (Ranked)We crunched the numbers from the USDA Food Database to find the 50 most calcium rich foods you can eat on a calorie-per-calorie basis.
Brian Bender, PhDJan 31, 20193 min50 Folic Acid Rich Foods: Ranked from Highest to LowestWe've ranked the top 10 low sodium foods by food group, and given you an interactive chart to browse for yourself to see just where your...
Brian Bender, PhDJan 24, 20192 min50 Vitamin C Rich Foods: Ranked from Highest to LowestWe knew vitamin C is an essential micronutrient we need to eat daily to maintain optimal health. In fact, vitamin C is arguably linked to...
Brian Bender, PhDJan 8, 20193 min10 Omega-3 Rich Foods: 3 Lists of Fatty Acid RankingsThree rankings, one for each of the primary omega-3 fatty acids, give the top 10 omega-3 rich foods according to nutrient density.
Brian Bender, PhDNov 19, 20184 minQuantified Self: 8 Devices and Services to Check OutHere is a list of 8 products designed for measuring various aspects of health and wellness for the general consumer interested in...
Brian Bender, PhDNov 12, 20183 minImproving Nutrition: What Gets Measured, Gets ManagedThis age-old axiom was spawned in the world of business, but holds true in many aspects of life. That includes fitness and nutrition. The...
Brian Bender, PhDOct 29, 20182 minMyricetin in Foods (Myricetin Density of 27 Foods)Learn more about the potential health benefits of the phytochemical, myricetin, and compare the density of myricetin in 27 foods!
Brian Bender, PhDOct 19, 20184 minWeight Lifting and Protein Intake (Protein Requirements)Dietary protein can enhance muscle mass development. Several studies have been published that investigate the role of protein intake on...
Brian Bender, PhDOct 15, 20182 minIntake's MissionProper nutrition should be the first priority in global disease prevention. We believe that a change to healthy diets will have the...
Brian Bender, PhDOct 8, 20182 min51 Most Protein Rich Foods (Ranked by Protein Density)Sorry to all the vegetarians. When it comes to the most protein rich foods, animal products top the list. If you are looking protein rich...