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
Are Plant-Based Meats Bad for You? An Expert Answers
As a nutritionist and athlete I get asked all the time: Are plant-based meat alternatives bad for you? That's a complicated answer since what is really bad for you is saturated fat in red meat and processed meats, which the World Health Organization has categorized as a carcinogen. Any...
5 Diet and Fitness Tips to Get in Shape Fast, From a Nutritionist Trainer
If you want to get in shape fast and stay healthy in the process, but aren't sure where to start, these expert-recommended tips for beginners from a plant-based nutritionist who is also a trainer and athlete will help propel you toward a healthier, happier, fitter you – in less time.
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Why Vegan Eggs Are Healthier for You and the Planet, from An Expert
Whether you prefer them scrambled, hard-boiled, over-easy, or fried, eggs are often touted for their health benefits. This may be why Americans are eating more eggs than ever at an average rate of nearly 300 eggs per person each year, reports The Washington Post. But...
The Best Vegan Sources of Complete Protein Beyond Rice and Beans
Whether your goal is to lose weight or build muscle on a plant-based diet, you can get all the protein you need from plants. How? By eating complete protein foods that complement each other. These six complete protein food combinations will help you get plenty of amino acids daily to stay healthy and reach your health and fitness goals...
The 5 Best Selenium-Rich Foods for Better Focus & Thyroid Function
If you constantly feel tired and weak, low energy or experience persistent brain fog, you may actually need to eat more foods high in selenium, such as brazil nuts. Selenium deficiency can lead to severe health problems, including thyroid disorders and nervous system issues, so eating foods high in selenium is essential, especially on a vegan or plant-based diet...
Tired? You Could Be Deficient in This Important Nutrient. An Expert’s Take
When you switch to a vegan or plant-based diet you probably get asked, or worry about, getting enough vitamin B12 since that is known to come from meat and fish. Or you may be concerned with protein, though you quickly learn that legumes, vegetables, whole grains and nuts and seeds offer plenty of protein to be healthy without meat and dairy. But ther...
How to Choose the Best Plant-Based Diet for You, From Experts
Plant-based diets are on the rise. In 2021, the sales of plant-based foods increased three times faster than overall food sales. This fast-paced growth comes as no surprise, considering that eating a plant-based diet — and eliminating meat and dairy — is one of the most impactful steps you can take to improve your health and reduce your carbon footprint. But the te...
7 Tips for Getting Picky Kids to Eat Healthy, From a Nutritionist Dad
As a parent and nutritionist who works from home, I deal with picky eaters at work and in my family life. daily. Mealtime seems like a constant battle to get my 7-year-old daughter and 5-year-old son to eat more vegetables. A recent poll reveals I’m not alone in my struggle, showing that 97 percent of parents are concerned about their children’s diets and agree that eating habits during childhood
Miley and Others Quit Eating Vegan. Expert Advice On How to Keep Going
Whether motivated by health, environmental, or ethical reasons, more and more people are choosing to adopt a partly plant-based or fully vegan diet. By one recent estimate, 5 percent of US consumers identify as vegan and 55 percent of Millennials self-identify as flexitarian...
The Surprising Secret to Avoiding Burnout and Feeling Energized
If you feel exhausted or stressed to the point of experiencing burnout, you’re not alone. Feelings of physical exhaustion and mental weariness (aka burnout) have risen 38 percent since prepandemic levels. But rather than blame office politics and job stress, there may be another reason it's hard to muster energy and enthusiasm for the tasks at hand: Your vagus nerve may not be functioning as well