If you love training outdoors, you’ve certainly battled the sun more than a few times. Sunburn damage is a serious health concern. But sunscreen, sweat, and kettlebells don’t always work well together. ... Continue Reading
1 Simple Step Anyone Can Take to Improve Digestion
I’ve always been fascinated by the Tootsie Pops’ commercial question: “How many licks does it take to get to the Tootsie Roll center of a Tootsie Pop?” I haven’t eaten one of those things since the ... Continue Reading
Stuffed and Sexy: 3 Sweet Potato Recipes for Post-Workout Meals
Sweet potatoes offer nutrients that are essential to performance, with potassium leading the way. Every good sweat fest needs electrolyte replacement, and a hearty meal with sweet potatoes is the perfect ... Continue Reading
Food Cravings Are Not Your Fault: Check Your Gut Health
We are constantly told to eat less and exercise more. We know we need to do this. We also know we should eat more fruits and vegetables. So why can’t we stay away from certain junk foods? I am going ... Continue Reading
Carb Powders and the Strange World of Supplement Economics
Over the past few years, we've seen a ton of new carbohydrate powders hitting the dietary supplement market. There are probably a few reasons for that, but if I were to paint them all with the same brush, ... Continue Reading
Veggies Aren’t Boring, Your Cooking Is: Simple Skills + 5 Recipes
One of the most common and useful pieces of advice that can be given to most people is, "Eat more vegetables." We all know this and believe it, but it still needs to be uttered time and time ... Continue Reading
Does Organic Really Matter? How to Rank Nutritional Priorities
What is the perfect diet? This is the question that blows up Internet forums. Researchers and trolls alike debate this question with a beautiful blend of science, opinion, anger, humor, and everything in ... Continue Reading
Why Your Diet Can Make You Bloated (Even With Good Nutrition)
As a contest prep coach and figure competitor, I’m seeing more and more competitors walk around in a constant state of bloat, as well as hearing more and more complaints of discomfort due to digestive ... Continue Reading
Have Fun With Hydration: Infused Mason Jar Water
There is no denying the role hydration plays in all of our lives, let alone the lives of athletes. Yet for many of us, hydration feels like a chore. Even those who enjoy the taste of water still struggle ... Continue Reading
Do the Math to Make the Most of Micronutrients
Macronutrients, micronutrients, nutrient density, calorie counting. All of this nutrition terminology swims around in our heads most of the day. Unfortunately, to maximize the value of the food we ... Continue Reading
Make Eating Easy: 7 Ways to Switch on Your Nutritional Autopilot
Summer is coming (for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, at least). That means April is a lovely time of increasing cardio, counting macros, and booking nice vacations. It’s a healthy thing to have ... Continue Reading
Blackened Atlantic Cod with Root Vegetable Mash (Recipe)
When I was a child, my grandmother would serve me a healthy dose of vegetables alongside a homemade meal and exclaim proudly, “Eat up, Kari-dear, it’s good for what ails you!” I never understood what that ... Continue Reading
7 Habits to Success: How to Achieve Your Nutritional Goals
Summer is coming (for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, at least). That means April is a lovely time of increasing cardio, counting macros, and booking nice vacations. It’s a healthy thing to ... Continue Reading
Creative Dieting: Clean Eating Doesn’t Have to Be Boring
Whether you’re getting ready for a bodybuilding competition, cutting to make weight for a certain sport, or just trying to tighten things up, dieting in a calorie deficit can feel restricting. But the good ... Continue Reading
Not Just for the Dogs: Roasted Marrow Bone Recipe
Any dog lover out there knows when you throw a dog a marrow bone they immediately go crazy. There's a reason the marrow attracts them. This readily available, cost-effective superfood offers unmatched ... Continue Reading
The Carnitine Question: What the Research Says
Although we know there is no quick fix, many of us still like to experiment with supplements to see what will give us that extra edge. If your goal is aesthetics and fat loss, carnitine may be a ... Continue Reading
Let’s Talk About Meat: Grill, Roast, and Slow Cook Like a Pro
In this fit-food, clean-eats, paleo/primal movement, I often come across great ideas (and some not so great) with either poor instruction or poor execution. Sometimes I fear I, too, have neglected my ... Continue Reading
How to Grill, Roast, and Stew Meat Like a Pro
In this fit-food, clean-eats, paleo/primal movement, I often come across great ideas (and some not so great) with either poor instruction or poor execution. Sometimes I fear I, too, have neglected my ... Continue Reading
Garcinia Cambogia: Not A Miracle Weight-Loss Pill
I can’t help but notice the continuing popularity of garcinia cambogia. The other week, I was in the checkout line at Whole Foods and the garcinia cambogia weight-loss supplements were right in front of me ... Continue Reading
Why “If It Fits Your Macros” Isn’t a Fit for Me
Long story short - IIFYM is not worth the risk. All dietary theories have strengths and weaknesses, as well as a certain place for certain people. But when it comes to function and physique, I’m not ... Continue Reading
2 Sugar- and Dairy-Free Chocolate Smoothie Recipes
I've been living a Paleo lifestyle 1,100+ days and recently began a ketogenic journey. I made the decision because I had a meniscus injury in December and wanted to decrease the inflammation. Ketosis is ... Continue Reading
2 Sugar- and Dairy-Free Ketogenic Smoothie Recipes
I've been living a Paleo lifestyle 1,100+ days and recently began a ketogenic journey. I made the decision because I had a meniscus injury in December and wanted to decrease the ... Continue Reading
Food Companies and Dietitians: Who Should You Trust?
Recently, the Kraft Foods Company and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) teamed up to put a “Kids Eat Right” label on Kraft Singles packages. Stated another way, a food company paid a nutrition ... Continue Reading
2 Tasty Tidbits to Get Your Best Results From Paleo
The paleo diet has grown in popularity over the years due to its high success rates for weight loss and alleviating certain unwanted symptoms. But for every great testimonial we see, there is also someone ... Continue Reading
