John Burson

Certified Nutritionist

John Burson is a Certified Nutritionist, Licensed Herbalist, and Certified Personal Trainer. With over 25 years of experience, John specializes in helping clients lose weight and live healthier lives. John graduated magna cum laude and received a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Marketing from Grand Canyon University. He has also earned Thumbtack Top Pro honos for three consecutive years.

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Best overnight oats recipe ideas
Dark chocolate is especially great in overnight oats if you're looking for healthy ways to sweeten up your snack. Dark chocolate is 70% cocoa and it's rich in flavonoids and essential minerals, giving it anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antioxidant properties. It can benefit people with diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Plus, dark chocolate’s low sugar and rich fiber content help curb your appetite, regulate your digestion, and improve your blood flow.

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Eat Fenugreek Seeds

Fenugreek seeds are one of the healthiest seeds you can add to your diet. These seeds are thought to have multiple health benefits, such as aiding weight loss, preventing diabetes, lowering cholesterol, and increasing br...

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Use Fenugreek Powder

Fenugreek powder, also known as methi, is an herb that has long been used in India and North Africa. It is said to have a number of health benefits, such as nourishing skin and hair. The most common way to take fenugreek...

Do Your Cheekbones Look Sunken? 13 Foods to Eat for Plumper, Chubbier Cheeks

There's something about pleasantly plump cheeks that make a person look healthy and happy. While there's no single food that helps you get chubby cheeks, eating specific foods can give you healthy skin that's plump and ...

15 Effective Strategies to Slow Down Your Metabolism

Lifestyle changes to decrease your metabolism and gain weight If you're struggling to gain weight, you might think a fast metabolism is to blame. How fast or slow your metabolism is mostly comes down to genetics, but yo...

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Drink Kombucha

Kombucha is fermented tea with a unique acidic, effervescent flavor. It's become increasingly popular, and can be found at most major grocery stores. Start slowly when you first try drinking it, and notice how your body ...

How to

Make Homemade Popcorn

Homemade popcorn is a relatively healthy and tasty treat you can make at home. Microwavable popcorn is convenient, but full of additives and preservatives. It also may be higher in calories and fat. If you're craving pop...

How to Store Popcorn So It Lasts Longer

Keep your popcorn at its piping-hot best with essential tipsNo one enjoys reaching into a bowl of popcorn to find a soggy or chewy piece. Fortunately, you can make a few little changes to end up with popcorn that stays f...

Losing Weight as an Endomorph: Food List, Sample Menu & Exercises

Diet and exercise tips for endomorph body typesIf you’re an endomorph, you might be a bit more petite and rounder or bulkier than other people. While this doesn't mean you're fat, it may make it harder to lose weight t...

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Use Fenugreek Seeds

Fenugreek or methi seeds, long used in India and other areas for health benefits, have spread across the world as alternative medicine. Unfortunately, they also come with a bitter, burnt sugar taste, so you may want to t...

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Make Guacamole

Guacamole is a popular Mexican avocado salad or dip that’s quite easy to make. The base of most guacamole is mashed or chunked avocado. Mix in onions, cilantro, chilies, and seasonings, and serve it with tortilla chips...

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Stop Losing Weight

Learn how to stop losing weight involuntarilyMany people want to lose weight, but if you are underweight or keep dropping weight, you may want to figure out how to stop. Your goal may be to maintain your weight or to gai...

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Taste Dark Chocolate

The flavor compounds found in chocolate are complex, varied, and tasty! Dark chocolate in particular has a wide range of flavors, aromas, and textures. Unlike milk chocolate, dark chocolate does not contain milk solids a...