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Concerning nutrition, there are hundreds of “dos and don’ts” out there. These often conflicting pieces of information can be misleading, contradictory, and sometimes, just plain wrong. To help you have a better, more accurate view on nutrition, we’ve compiled this list of common nutrition myths for you to read, and counter them with factual information.

 “What do I eat before working out?”

This is a question that our nutrition experts at Jax Nutrition get all the time.

While most people know what to eat after a workout, they’re unsure as to what they should be eating prior to a workout. 

Good nutrition before, during and after a workout routine is essential for performance and stamina. Requirements can vary with your goals, workout intensity and body weight, however if your goal is to lose fat and increase performance, it is important to strategically eat before your workout by selecting the right amount of carbs, protein and fat. 

Over the past few years, healthy eating has taken the lead over fad diets for people who want to change their appearance and lifestyle. However, all the talk about which foods are healthy and which foods are not, has made healthy eating confusing.

Are you trying to lose weight but can't bear to give up snacking? Although there's no substitute for diet and exercise, recent studies suggest that certain superfoods may boost your metabolism and help you burn fat more quickly than others. If you feel like indulging, try sticking to:

 Almost everyone would like to lose some body fat, but surprisingly few people know how. Even the most basic mistakes in your diet, lifestyle, or workout regimen can prevent you from achieving your goals. These five simple ways to lose fat will get you back on track and help you attain the healthy, fit body that you dream of possessing. 

When you're aiming to build muscle and find yourself either at step one or even hitting a plateau, there are some tips and tricks you can use in your everyday routine that will help kick start the process. Building muscle means dedication and passion to having a healthy lifestyle and healthy body but that also means taking the time in order to actually build up muscle. Do you have what it takes to build up muscle and reach the goals you have set up for your body? Here are several ways to build muscle right now to start seeing changes in your lifestyle and mindset.

Many people believe that they are healthy because they are thin. The awful truth is that some people are slightly overweight and healthier than their thin counterparts. These people that are thin but unhealthy are considered to be skinny fat.

Someone who is skinny fat can easily get healthy, and good nutrition, exercise, and supplements are key.Jax Sports Nutrition has just the right supplements and meal replacement plans that will help you become healthy and vibrant.

Life is busy. School, work, kids, walking the dog - they take an enormous amount of time. It's enough to make a person forget about good nutrition. When bad eating habits are formed, they are often hard to break. So as you find yourself cutting corners to save time, instill a few healthy habits along the way.

Everyone wants to look and feel their best, but not everyone is motivated to do what's necessary to get there. To look and feel your best at any given age, it's important to develop healthy habits that include eating healthy foods, maintaining a healthy weight and exercising on a regular basis.

Most people would probably define dieting as “eating restricting food in order to lose weight.” These people wouldn’t be wrong, but that’s not the entire story either. Here are some ways that dieting can lead to a healthy lifestyle in Jacksonville, FL.