Author: The Healthy Nerd

I've always been a nerd - fully embracing my love of gaming, books, and technology. However, when I realized that my nerddom was getting in the way of my health and well-being, I decided I needed to make a change. This blog is proof that being a nerd and being healthy are not mutually exclusive.
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food, health

The Science Behind Superfoods: Blueberries

During Episode 2.10 of the Online Warriors podcast, we briefly discussed our feelings about some of the most popular superfoods like blueberries and kale. That conversation led me to do a bit of research on why such foods are considered “super.” I dug into some of the benefits behind blueberries specifically, and I’d like to share my findings on this blog… but first, beware. I’ve … Continue reading The Science Behind Superfoods: Blueberries

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video games, Xbox One

5 Thoughts: Gears 5

If you listened to Episode 6.9 of the Online Warriors Podcast, you’ve already heard some of my thoughts on Gears 5. However, I really enjoyed the game and felt it warranted a “5 Thoughts” article here on the blog. So here goes. *Please note, I don’t really play Gears multiplayer, so this will be focused on the campaign. 1) Gears 5 has one of the … Continue reading 5 Thoughts: Gears 5

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dinner, food, health, recipe

Recipe Review: HelloFresh Buttered-Up Steak

What’s up nerds! It’s been a while, but I’m back! This time around, with all of the side projects that I have going on (like the fantastic podcast Online Warriors), I’m not going to make any schedules or set myself up to fail. However, I’m hoping I can get a variety of articles and content up whenever I have some free time. Recently, in my … Continue reading Recipe Review: HelloFresh Buttered-Up Steak

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PS4, video games

5 Thoughts: Horizon: Zero Dawn

“Horizon: Zero Dawn” is a critically acclaimed game that has been out for quite a while now, so instead of a full-fledged review I figured I would do a quick hit of 5 thoughts I had recorded in-the-moment while playing the game. 1) “Horizon: Zero Dawn” has such a truly unique setting and story. The mashup between early human civilization and advanced AI-technology is an … Continue reading 5 Thoughts: Horizon: Zero Dawn

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food, health

The Importance of Hydration

A very good friend of mine recently went to the emergency room due to severe dehydration. His weekend was chock-full of activity – intense gym workouts, social drinks with friends, and lots of coffee (a diuretic) – but he wasn’t keeping up his water intake. This led to a few syncope (fainting) episodes that resembled mini-seizures followed by a morning of tests and IV fluids … Continue reading The Importance of Hydration

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books, fiction

Bookmarked: West

Book Summary When the bones of a large, unknown creature crop up in the muds of Kentucky, Cy Bellman reads about the discovery in the newspaper and is absolutely captivated. As he goes through the motions of his daily life, he daydreams about the bones and the beasts to which they could possibly belong. Are the animals carnivores or herbivores? Do they travel in packs … Continue reading Bookmarked: West

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Bookmarked: The Wife Between Us

I’ll try to keep this short and sweet, as it’s very difficult to discuss this novel without potentially spoiling the story for any new readers. That said, I highly recommend that if you haven’t already read this book, you go into it completely blind. The less you know about the story, the better it will be. Book Summary What would you do if your world … Continue reading Bookmarked: The Wife Between Us

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Bookmarked: Watership Down

With the recent release of Netflix and BBC’s adaptation of “Watership Down,” I wanted to re-read the novel before setting in to watch the series. Here’s my review of the book. Book Summary “Watership Down” is a modern classic that follows the exploits of a group of rabbits who defect from their home warren and set out on an adventure to find a new homeland … Continue reading Bookmarked: Watership Down

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