--- title: "Gym Source Blog: Fitness Spotlight | Nutrition" description: Nutrition | Fitness related tips, information, and news all at your fingertips. --- [![Gym Source| Fit for your life](https://blog.gymsource.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Gym%20Source%20logo%20new.png?width=626&height=105&name=Gym%20Source%20logo%20new.png "Gym Source| Fit for your life")](https://blog.gymsource.com/) Search [Locations](https://www.gymsource.com/store-locator) [Search](https://www.gymsource.com/search) - [Commercial Fitness](https://www.gymsource.com/commercial-fitness) - [Residential Fitness](https://www.gymsource.com/residential-fitness) - [Equipment](https://www.gymsource.com/equipment) - [Services](https://www.gymsource.com/services) - [About Us](https://www.gymsource.com/about) - [Blog](https://www.gymsource.com/blog) - [Contact Us](https://www.gymsource.com/contact) - Menu - [Commercial](https://www.gymsource.com/commercial-fitness) - [Residential](https://www.gymsource.com/residential-fitness) [Locations](https://www.gymsource.com/store-locator) ### Products - [Commercial Fitness](https://www.gymsource.com/commercial-fitness) - [Residential Fitness](https://www.gymsource.com/residential-fitness) - [Equipment](https://www.gymsource.com/equipment) ### Gym Source - [Services](https://www.gymsource.com/services) - Menu Item 1 - Menu Item 2 - [About Us](https://www.gymsource.com/about) - [Blog](https://www.gymsource.com/blog) - [Contact Us](https://www.gymsource.com/contact) ### Newsletter ### Social - - - - - - [Home](https://www.gymsource.com/) - Fitness Spotlight - [Home](https://www.gymsource.com/) - [Fitness Spotlight](https://blog.gymsource.com) - Fitness Spotlight # Blog Category: Nutrition ## [Oct 26th, 2013 The 80/20 Rule of Better Nutrition If you need to lose weight, chances are you’re not only considering exercise—but also which diet to try. But depending on your goals, the best way to lose weight might be simply to focus on…](https://blog.gymsource.com/the-8020-rule-of-better-nutrition) ## [Aug 9th, 2013 The Health Benefits of Walnuts The lowly walnut provides more than a nutritious munch—it also packs a nutritional punch and has more health benefits than you might imagine. Walnuts are packed with omega-3 fatty acids and…](https://blog.gymsource.com/the-health-benefits-of-walnuts) ## [Apr 13th, 2013 Reducing Your Sodium Intake Could Save Your Life A diet that’s too high in salt (sodium) is linked to numerous health issues—think hypertension, heart disease and strokes. Experts agree that there are huge benefits to reducing sodium in…](https://blog.gymsource.com/reducing-your-sodium-intake-could-save-your-life) ## [Apr 5th, 2013 Are you a Breakfast-Skipper? You already know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Now experts have confirmed it. The Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology examined the impact of breakfast…](https://blog.gymsource.com/are-you-a-breakfast-skipper) ## [Feb 28th, 2013 The Do’s and Don’ts of Energy Bars Energy bars offer a delicious, convenient way of keeping your body fueled during hectic days and challenging workouts. But some energy bars are loaded with sugar and are essentially candy…](https://blog.gymsource.com/the-dos-and-donts-of-energy-bars) ## [Feb 26th, 2013 Feeling mean? Eat green! A recent University of Warwick and Dartmouth College study reports that people who eat 7 servings of fruits or vegetables a day report being “happier” than those who don’t. After studying…](https://blog.gymsource.com/feeling-mean-eat-green) ## [Feb 4th, 2013 Is breakfast over-rated? A new study from Northumbria University suggests that people burn up to 20% more body fat by exercising in the morning on an empty stomach. 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Think of nutritional conditioning as a goal just as important as your…](https://blog.gymsource.com/food-for-thought-do-you-have-a-nutritional-conditioning-plan) ## [Oct 23rd, 2012 4 Time-Tested Ways to Adjust to Daylight Saving Time With the hours of daylight shrinking and the temperature dropping as we transition further into the fall season, the end to daylight saving time is around the corner. On the clocks, most of…](https://blog.gymsource.com/4-time-tested-ways-to-adjust-to-daylight-saving-time) ## [Oct 15th, 2012 Keep Your ‘Ghoulish’ Figure This Halloween If YOU end up eating most of the leftover Halloween candy, take heart: You can do yourself (and your trick-or-treaters) a favor by choosing healthier alternatives to the usual sugar-laden…](https://blog.gymsource.com/keep-your-ghoulish-figure-this-halloween) ## [Oct 15th, 2012 Organic vs. Conventional: The Debate Rages On Have you ever wondered if the organic food you eat is actually healthier than conventional food? 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