Diet and exercise is a category containing everything related to fitness and nutrition and corresponding strategies and exercises.

You Can Overdose on Licorice


Overdose on black licorice.

You can overdose on black licorice. This is due to the way a compound derived from licorice root can cause potassium levels to fall to dangerous levels.

Most Sushi is Previously Frozen


Sushi Frozen Before Eating

Most types of fish eaten raw have to be frozen to kill parasites before being served in the US according to the FDA. Meanwhile, “sushi grade” is fish that can be eaten raw. So most sushi grade fish is previously frozen in the US.

Royal H. Burpee Invented the Burpee


One might think the exercise movement “the burpee” has something to do with burping, but burpees are named after their originator Dr. Royal H. Burpee.

Raw Cookie Dough Can Make You Sick


Raw cookie dough can make you sick, especially dough that doesn’t use treated flour and pasteurized eggs. Studies have shown, untreated raw flour can contain germs like E. coli, and unpasteurized raw eggs can contain germs like salmonella.

Fat Makes You Fat


Good Fats vs. Bad Fats

Fat can make you fat, but it isn’t the only thing that causes weight gain. Fat is high in calories and is easy to store as fat cells, but in general, it is storing more calories than you burn (from fat, carbs, or protein) that causes weight gain.

You Should Wait to Swim After Eating


You should wait to swim after eating.

You don’t have to wait to swim after you eat. Swimming after eating doesn’t cause cramps and has minimal to no effect on swimming performance.