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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How to

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...

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 ...

How to

Barbecue

Grilling your food gives it a unique, yummy taste, as well as those beautiful black grill marks. Whether you're using a gas grill or a charcoal grill, you'll need to preheat the grill before adding your food. Use a meat ...

How to

Make Fenugreek Tea

Fenugreek is an herb that's popularly used for a variety of home remedies. While not all of them have been verified by research, the tea is nonetheless delicious. Studies do show that fenugreek may help breastmilk produc...

How to

Keep Popcorn Fresh

No 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 fluffy and crisp, even days after you popped it. To make popc...

How to

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...

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...

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 your fast metabolism is to blame. Your metabolism is the rate at which your body converts calories into e...

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...

How to

Stop Losing Weight

Many 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 gain a little bit. To stop losing weight, increa...

How to

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...

How to

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

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...

How to

Make Kombucha Tea

Kombucha tea is a sweetened tisane produced through fermentation. Plain kombucha has an acidic, vinegar-like flavor in addition to the original sweet tea flavor. The strength of the tea flavor can be adjusted with the am...

How to

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...

How to

Make a Food Pyramid

The Food Guide Pyramid was developed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and supported by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to help you make better food choices in order to stay healthy ...