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Heavy Metals in Protein Powders – What The New Consumer Reports Study Actually Means
Heavy Metals in Protein Powders – What The New Consumer Reports Study Actually Means

Supplements

Heavy Metals in Protein Powders – What The New Consumer Reports Study Actually Means

Tom Venuto2025-10-17T10:49:45-04:00Supplements|

Consumer Reports released their October 2025 investigation finding heavy metals in popular protein powders, and the headlines are sparking panic again. But before you toss your supplements, let's talk context. This isn't the first time we've heard this, and the science tells a more nuanced story. Learn what the analysis actually found, which products tested highest, and how to use protein powder safely without the fear-mongering

Easy Oatmeal Pumpkin Spice Protein Cookies
Easy Oatmeal Pumpkin Spice Protein Cookies

Recipes

Easy Oatmeal Pumpkin Spice Protein Cookies

Tom Venuto2025-10-18T20:05:45-04:00Recipes|

With only 5 ingredients and a baking time of as little as 12 minutes, it doesn't get much easier to make delicious oatmeal pumpkin protein cookies at home. All you need is rolled oats (oatmeal), pumpkin puree (canned), vanilla or pumpkin protein powder, some pumpkin spice, and a sweetener (if you want it) and you're off and baking. You get 10 grams of protein per cookie with only 116 calories......

High-Protein Junk Food And Weight Loss: What The Research Really Says
High-Protein Junk Food And Weight Loss: What The Research Really Says

Health, Science & Research, Weight Loss & Fat Loss

High-Protein Junk Food And Weight Loss: What The Research Really Says

Tom Venuto2025-10-09T21:01:33-04:00Health, Science & Research, Weight Loss & Fat Loss|

High-protein junk food is booming - from protein donuts and chips to bars and even pop-tarts. These snacks are marketed as healthier indulgences, but do they really help with weight loss, or are they still just ultra-processed foods in disguise? In this article, I break down the latest research, including new metabolic ward studies, and share whether protein-fortified junk food belongs in your diet, and in what amount

12 Ways To Crush Cravings Before They Crush You
12 Ways To Crush Cravings Before They Crush You

Motivation & Mindset, Weight Loss & Fat Loss

12 Ways To Crush Cravings Before They Crush You

Tom Venuto2025-09-05T18:52:25-04:00Motivation & Mindset, Weight Loss & Fat Loss|

Struggling with food cravings? Learn 12 smart, science-backed strategies to take back control, without extreme restriction or guilt. From managing triggers and stress to using smarter swaps, these practical tips make cravings easier to handle and keep you on track with your goals.

Diet Myths: 20 Things That Quacks, Cons And Charlatans Say
Diet Myths: 20 Things That Quacks, Cons And Charlatans Say

Hall of Shame, Weight Loss & Fat Loss

Diet Myths: 20 Things That Quacks, Cons And Charlatans Say

Tom Venuto2025-07-07T13:19:09-04:00Hall of Shame, Weight Loss & Fat Loss|

It’s an amazing time to be alive. Today, there’s not only more health fitness and nutrition knowledge available at your fingertips than ever before, but also more evidence-based (scientific) information. The problem in this new internet age is that mixed in with some of the best info we have ever had, is an equal if not larger amount of misinformation circulated by quacks, cons and charlatans. In this post, Tom Venuto debunks 20 of the biggest diet myths

Keto Diet Myths That Still Aren’t Dead In 2025
Keto Diet Myths That Still Aren’t Dead In 2025

Weight Loss & Fat Loss

Keto Diet Myths That Still Aren’t Dead In 2025

Tom Venuto2025-05-09T14:18:01-04:00Weight Loss & Fat Loss|

Keto: Still Misunderstood in 2025... The keto diet isn’t new. but the myths still won’t die. In this post, I break down what keto really is, why it works for some people, and why it often backfires for others. I’ve tried it myself, studied the research, and seen the same myths resurface for years, especially the ones about carbs, calories, and insulin. If you’re still wondering whether keto is magic, risky, or just misunderstood… this will set the record straight

How to Control Food Cravings: 5 Science-Backed Methods That Actually Work
How to Control Food Cravings: 5 Science-Backed Methods That Actually Work

Motivation & Mindset, Weight Loss & Fat Loss

How to Control Food Cravings: 5 Science-Backed Methods That Actually Work

Tom Venuto2025-04-11T19:02:37-04:00Motivation & Mindset, Weight Loss & Fat Loss|

Research shows 94% of us experience regular food cravings—not because we lack willpower, but due to complex biological and psychological triggers. Discover why the most commonly craved foods are twice as calorie-dense as our regular diet, higher in sugar, higher in fat, and lower in protein. Learn 5 science-backed strategies to control cravings without feeling deprived, including one surprising 10-minute technique proven to eliminate even the strongest chocolate cravings.

13 Of The Best Meal Prep Ideas
13 Of The Best Meal Prep Ideas

Meal Planning

13 Of The Best Meal Prep Ideas

Tom Venuto2025-07-26T11:53:19-04:00Meal Planning|

Meal prepping (aka “meal prep”) is often misunderstood. Many people think meal prepping and meal planning are the same thing. The truth is, they go hand-in-hand, but they’re different. In this post, first I’ll quickly explain that difference, and then I’ll show you how I do meal prep, and how you can use these great meal prep ideas too to burn more fat (or build more muscle)

Healthy Molten Lava Chocolate Mug Cake
Healthy Molten Lava Chocolate Mug Cake

Recipes

Healthy Molten Lava Chocolate Mug Cake

Tom Venuto2024-11-22T09:14:19-05:00Recipes|

Traditional chocolate mug cakes usually don't appear on health and fitness sites, for obvious reasons. They use loads of sugar and oil and may have over 600 calories per serving and hardly any protein. Crazy right? But with a few ingredient modifications like using chocolate protein powder, you can cut the calories in half and boost the protein to 36 grams and it still tastes downright decadent...

3-Ingredient Muscle-Building Strawberry Protein Ice Cream
3-Ingredient Muscle-Building Strawberry Protein Ice Cream

Recipes

3-Ingredient Muscle-Building Strawberry Protein Ice Cream

Tom Venuto2025-02-21T09:45:52-05:00Recipes|

What a treat this strawberry protein ice cream is on a hot summer's night! What a treat this is any time and any season, for that matter! If you're looking for a healthier alternative to high-fat, high-sugar ice-cream, you've come to the right place. This recipe has almost no fat, no added sugar, only 210 calories and nearly 30 grams of high-quality protein!