IamChef Journal
Food science without restrictions. Evidence-based nutrition that focuses on results, not prohibitions.

Tired All the Time? An Evidence-Based Nutrition Guide for Chronic Fatigue
If you wake up exhausted after eight hours of sleep and your coffee stops working by lunchtime, the...

Honey vs. Sugar: Which Is Actually Worse for You?
Honey vs. sugar is a debate that won’t quit. On one side, people swap white sugar for honey...

How Much Protein to Build Muscle: A Complete Science-Backed Guide
Every guy who walks into a weight room hears the same gospel: eat more protein. But how much,...

The IBS Diet: A Complete Guide to Foods That Help and Foods to Avoid
Picture this: You’re heading into an important meeting, a first date, or even just a quick grocery run,...

Chicken vs. Turkey: Which Is Healthier? A Complete Nutrition Showdown
Chicken and turkey are two of the most reliable staples on a healthy plate. They anchor most weight-loss...

Iron in the Body: A Complete Guide to Functions, Deficiency, and Dietary Sources
Iron deficiency is the most common micronutrient deficiency worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), up to...

How to Choose Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables: A Buyer’s Guide
Americans spend billions of dollars a year on fresh produce — and still end up back home with...

How to Choose Dark Chocolate: Cocoa Percentage, Ingredients, and Signs of Real Quality
Supermarket shelves are stacked with bars labeled “dark,” “extra dark,” “70%,” “85%,” “99%” — and prices that can...

Fresh Fruit vs. Dried Fruit: An Evidence-Based Comparison of Nutrition, Glycaemic Impact, and Health Effects
Dried fruit has a reputation as the “healthy candy” — and that’s partly true. But the question “fresh...

Raw vs Cooked Carrots: Which Is Actually Better for Your Health?
Carrots may be the most versatile root vegetable in the global kitchen. We grate them into salads, simmer...

Green Tea vs. Black Tea: Which Is Actually Better for Your Health?
Green and black tea come from leaves of the same plant — Camellia sinensis. The difference emerges later,...

Chicken vs. Fish: Which Is Better for Your Health — and When to Choose Each
Chicken and fish are the two most popular sources of animal protein on the planet — they show...