Nutrition

Eat 5-9 Servings of Fruits and Veggies Per Day

Dave Bio Hacking, Diets, Formula 7, Nutrition

Want to know one of the best ways to lose weight, improve your health, and stay healthy for life?

It’s simple, really: eat your fruits and veggies! And get plenty each day.

For our program, you’ll focus on eating 5-9 servings of fruits and veggies daily. Basically, that means trying to include them at any point you can, especially with each meal and snack.

If you’re feeling a little discouraged at this point, don’t worry. Even if you’re not used to eating fruits or veggies on a daily basis, it’s actually not as difficult as you’d think to make it to 5-9 servings. You just have to get a little creative and resourceful, and we’re here help you do that.

But first, let’s cover some important details:

A Touch of Superhuman: Nailing the Right Carb, Protein, and Fat Ratio

Dave Formula 7, Nutrition Carb, Carb Protein, Carb Protein Fat Ratio, Fat Ratio, Protein

You’ve probably heard that weight loss is 80% diet—and it’s true! No matter how much exercise you do, eventually eating poorly is going to catch up to you. That’s why it’s important to eat a healthy, balanced diet containing high quality carbs, proteins, and fats.

And yet, there are so many fad diets out there leading to mass confusion. You’ve probably come across people who shun carbs and others who are terrified of eating fat. Others are obsessed with large amounts of protein. This can lead to a lot of confusion, so we’re here to set the record straight.

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Hara Hachi Bu (Secret to Japanese Health)

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Do you know what it feels like to be 80% full? What about trying to stop eating at 80%?

For a lot of people, this concept, known as hara hachi bu, is completely new. In fact, many of us grew up in households where we were encouraged, or even forced, to stay at the table until we cleaned our plates at dinner.

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Dave Dietary Supplements, Memory and Focus Supplements, Nutrition

Recently we polled a segment of our customers and one of the questions was this:

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The 16 Best Fat-Burning Healthy Snack Options

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Lauren Stewart Diets, Nutrition

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How to Choose Healthy Fast Food Meals

Lauren Stewart Diets, Nutrition

Can it be possible—healthy fast food meals?

Fast food places have long had the bad reputation of being high in bad fats, sodium, and calories. And for good reason. A lot of their foods do contain unhealthy amounts of these. Burgers, fries, shakes, and huge soft drinks top the list.

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Lauren Stewart Diets, Natural Remedies, Nutrition

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There are many reasons for feeling tired, sluggish, and fatigued during the day. But one of the biggest ones often overlooked is nutrition.

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