That's Healthy, Right?

Does listening to music, something many of us do when we exercise, really do anything for your training performance?Because it’s such a popular motivator in sports and fitness, it would only make sense that it does something to help. Or, is it magical thinking that your favorite tunes make you stronger or faster?Get ready for some good news — and some bad — about how music may affect your workout.In this episode of That’s Healthy, Right?, we’ll dig into the research on whether or not music he...

Are you one of those people that think lectins — proteins that are found in many fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, beans, and legumes — are actually bad for you?Sadly, there’s probably one reason you might believe this misinformation, a book titled, The Plant Paradox, by Dr. Steven R. Gundry MD.In it, Gundry makes a wide variety of unsupported claims that many of the plants we consider to be healthy are actually bad for you.In fact, Gundry goes as far as to claim, “I believe lectins are...

Is the detox of all detoxes really a detox that you want?This mouthful is exactly what you need to ponder when using activated charcoal. The compound — which is used in hospitals when people overdose on certain drugs — has risen to popularity. It became a hot nutritional fad in the LA restaurant scene a few years ago, and it’s picked up momentum ever since. Some claim it’s the ultimate detox. Others say it will improve general health. And, even the beauty industry has joined in, as it’s ...

According to a recent informal poll of our followers, we discovered that 64% of respondents believe celery juice has a higher nutritional value than many other healthy options out there.But, where does this belief come from? After all, we’re talking about celery. Not some exotic superfood that was just discovered. And yet, the celery juice explosion is very real and worth discussing because any food that gives you a nutritional advantage is worth adding to your diet — if it really backs ...

If sugar is bad, does that mean fruit needs to be avoided?It’s a question that has been asked thousands of times in hundreds of different ways. Because of the general fear of sugar, it’s assumed that fruit — which is, admittedly, filled with sugar — must be bad and more likely to contribute to making you gain weight (and become fat). The concerns spill over to all your favorites: do you need to avoid bananas? What about apples and pears? Will peaches and watermelon ruin my summer body go...

The digital world has created one inevitability: we all spend a lot more time in front of screens, whether it’s your computer, phone, or tablet-like device. While you could argue the dangers and downsides of what it does to your attention span, there’s a more direct issue worthy of your attention — is all of the blue light from those screens bad for your health?In particular, does blue light damage your eyes, disrupt your sleep, or, possibly, something worse?There’s quite a bit of misundersta...

There is something very wrong about the idea of “canceling” a whole meal of the day, and it might not be why you think.Earlier this year, Dr. Oz shared his belief that we should “ban” breakfast. He claims that it’s “an advertising ploy.”The debate about whether or not you should eat breakfast has long raged among diet and nutrition experts (and more than a few quacks), but it’s time to set the record straight about why the question isn’t so easy to answer.We’ve discussed earlier the fallacy o...

Right now, no one should be embarrassed to ask the question that’s on all of our minds about losing your fitness gains during a pandemic …“Andy: Is it true that if you don’t use it you lose it?” – The 40-Year-Old VirginBut, seriously, how long does it take before you start to when your gym time is replaced with extra Netflix time?How quickly do you lose muscle when you stop working out? What about strength? Is it different if you’ve been exercising for years?In this episode of That’s Healthy,...

Whether you’ve chosen to wear a mask or not during the pandemic, there are some immutable truths about how your immune system works that you need to know.The human body is a highly evolved system that can be trained to fight most of the germs, viruses, and bugs that you encounter on a daily basis (yes, even in your own home).But, does your immune system shut down when you stay indoors?It’s become a big area of concern with stay-at-home laws in place as a result of the coronavirus.In this epis...

CBD, the non-psychoactive component of the cannabis plant, has exploded in popularity and availability recently. But, despite being the foundation of a billion-dollar industry, there’s still a lot of uncertainty as to whether it’s actually beneficial to your health.The question a lot of us are asking right now, “Does CBD work, and is it really worth the time and money?”And when it comes to fitness, there are many questions about whether it can help reduce pain, helps with soreness, or be a va...