Best Diet and Exercise Articles August 10, 2017

These are the top health articles I find around the web that I think are cutting edge, cool, and just plain awesome!

What really is a plant based diet? How do you lose weight in your 50s and 60s? Healthy bacteria (probiotics) fight bad bacteria like c-diff. And the best fitness tech so far in 2017.

Nutrition/Diet

Plant-based diet? Sure, but first understand what it means by Carrie Dennett

The concept of eating a “plant-based” diet is tossed around frequently, but it’s a label that can be confusing. Some people shy away from the notion because they assume that plant-based is code for vegan. On the other hand, it’s easy to think that eating all plants and no animals guarantees that your diet is healthful and nutritious. But does it?

Exercise

6 Science-Backed Strategies for Losing Weight in Middle Age and Beyond By Julie Upton

New research shows avoiding weight gain with age is one of the best ways to help you live a longer and healthier life.

Supplements

Reducing risk of gut bacterial infections with next-generation probiotic? by www.sciencedaily.com

A team of researchers is exploring the possibility that next-generation probiotics — live bacteria that are good for your health — would reduce the risk of infection with the bacterium Clostridium difficile

Fitness Tech

Best Gym Gadgets 2017: A Rundown Of The Top Workout And Fitness Tech by Lee Bell

A quick review of the best tech fitness gadgets this year