Adam Meyer is a plant-based Registered Holistic Nutritionist and father of two plant-based kids who have never tasted meat in their lives. He is a freelance writer, trainer, and athlete who helps others reach peak performance on a plant-based diet.
Adam Meyer, RHN
5 Foods That Can Lower Your Resting Heart Rate, From Experts
There's an easy, universal way to measure your fitness and heart health: It's simply by measuring your resting heart rate. Doctors agree that this one number is a good indicator of your physical fitness and overall health. Measuring your resting heart rate (RHR) (essentially how many beats a minute your ticker requires to move blood through the body while at rest) is a simple and effective way to
Can Psychedelics Help Improve Your Mental Health? Experts Weigh In
You’ve likely heard that psychedelics can improve your mental health. For example, psilocybin — the natural chemical found in magic mushrooms — is highly effective in treating depression, according to a recent study published in Nature Medicine. But do psychedelics offer ...
4 Facts Doctors Need You to Know About Taking Vitamin D
Vitamin D has been all the rage lately, and it’s easy to see why. The sunshine vitamin delivers many health benefits, such as strengthening bones, elevating your mood, and bolstering the immune system (even against COVID-19 symptoms).
You might worry you’re not getting enough vitamin D and look to supplements or nutrition to boost your levels. However, m...
6 Surprising Health Benefits of Fermented Foods, According to Experts
When you think of healthy food, fermented foods may not be top of mind. But next time you’re grocery shopping, consider adding them to your cart as they’re some of the healthiest foods you can eat for gut function and overall health. Foods like saue...
6 Plant-Based Foods That Can Help You Lose Belly Fat, from Experts
Want to learn how to burn belly fat faster? Eating a plant-based diet consisting of mostly whole foods is a sure-fire way to speed up your metabolism and start shedding unwanted pounds. But for many of us, losing belly fat can be difficult and frustrating. That one area...
If You’re Eating This Much Protein, You Could Be Harming Your Health
Americans have an obsession with protein. Yet we actually get more than we need: A recent study revealed the average person consumes nearly twice as much protein as the USDA recommends, and despite that, we are on an endless search for more. And...
What Is Creatine and Should You Take It? The Benefits and Risks, from a Nutritionist
When you hear the word “creatine,” you probably imagine a gym full of bodybuilders scooping the chalky powder into water bottles, trying to bulk up by lifting Hulk-level weights. It's well established that creatine supplementation is proven to help increase gains in strength, muscle mass, and athletic performance. But you might be sur...
How to Choose the Healthiest Non-Dairy Milk, from an Expert
Plant-based milks have exploded in popularity over the past decade. Now, one-third of Americans drink non-dairy milk on a regular basis, according to a new report, and plant-based milk now accounts for 10 percent of the total milk market.
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Which Plant-Based Pasta Is the Healthiest? Experts Weigh In
Pasta is loved by everyone – and yet pasta-lovers worry about the carbs. It’s a staple in many households because of its versatility (73 percent of Americans report eating pasta at least once a week in a recent survey). Hot, cold, side or entrée...
5 Healthy Lunch Ideas Kids Will Actually Eat, From a Nutritionist Dad
As a nutritionist and parent of two very picky eaters, I know first-hand the struggle of getting kids to eat more healthy foods (let alone a diverse range of whole plant foods). When people find out my family is plant-based and both of my kids eat vegan, the first question I’m often asked is, “Is that healthy for your children?" The second is,...