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<p>There’s definitely a lot of individual variation. But knowing the half-life of caffeine is useful…especially if you actually understand what the half-life of a substance actually means.</p><p>Related episodes:</p><p>#<a href="https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/is-c ... Show More

<p>840. Eating healthy is usually understood to mean eating less. So, what happens when you actually need to eat more—and everything you’ve learned about ‘good choices’ suddenly works against you?</p><p>Related episodes:</p><p>702, <a href="https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/e ... Show More

<p>839. Lots of us rely on powders and shakes to meet our protein goals. A new report suggests that this could be exposing us to “concerning” levels of lead.</p><p>Resources:</p><p><a href="https://nutritionovereasy.com/calculator">Protein intake calculator</a></p><p><a href="htt ... Show More

<p>You've probably heard the word "metabolism," especially in relation to weight loss or gain. But what is your metabolism, what does it do, and do you have any control over it? Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/what-is-your-metaboli ... Show More

<p>Does gaining muscle make you gain weight? Is there anything to that old saying that "muscle weighs more than fat?" Here's what you need to know if you're exercising your butt off but the scale numbers seem to be moving in the wrong direction.</p> <p><a href="https://www.quicka ... Show More

<p>This week, I'm sharing an episode of <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva">Nutrition Diva</a>, another great podcast here on the Quick and Dirty Tips network. <a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva">Listen to Nutrition Diva today</a>!</p ... Show More

<p>Surprise! Skinny people can be unhappy with their bodies, too. I asked a bones-to-bulk expert to share some quick tips to help even the skinniest ectomorph build some muscle.</p> <p>Read the transcript.</p> <p>Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.</p> <p>Subscribe to t ... Show More

<p>A recent study challenged the commonly held belief that you have to lift to failure to gain muscle size and strength. Should you heed it?</p> <p><a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/lift-failure">Read the transcript</a>.</p> <p>Check out all the < ... Show More

<p>You work hard to stay fit, and you'd like increased muscle definition to show for it. This strategy prioritizes fat loss and muscle gain to get results.</p> <p><a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/increase-muscle-definition" target="_blank">Read t ... Show More

<p>Our lifestyles have been getting more and more sedentary for decades but research shows that we have hit new levels since the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Could a little thing called movement snacks be the key to staying fit and healthy?</p> <p><a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips ... Show More

<p>A new study has shown that exercising before eating breakfast can dramatically improve your overall health.</p> <p>Read the transcript at: <a href="https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/exercising-before-breakfast">https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/e ... Show More

<p>Can short bursts of exercise sprinkled across your day allow you to achieve your goal of living a more active lifestyle? My guest believes they can!</p> <p><a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/micro-workouts" target="_blank">Read the transcript</a ... Show More