Remember Schoolhouse Rock? You probably can still sing some of the songs, right? Now imagine someone created Schoolhouse Rock for modern nutrition. Remember Schoolhouse Rock? You probably can still sing ... Continue Reading
Orthorexia: When “Clean Eating” Goes Too Far
Everyone’s knows about anorexia and bulimia in regards to disordered eating, but there is a new “healthy” eating disorder becoming increasingly prevalent within the fitness industry, orthorexia ... Continue Reading
2 Easy Homemade Bacon Recipes
When I first entered the paleo world, I was most excited about bacon. The thought of bacon being in my regular diet and not just being a treat for special occasions was mind-blowing. It quickly became my ... Continue Reading
Is Lifestyle the Main Cause of High Blood Pressure?
As a nutritional coach, one of the most prevalent issues I deal with is high blood pressure. Statistics suggest approximately one out of every three Americans is currently diagnosed with this ... Continue Reading
The Perfect Supplement Cocktail
I am a bartender, so like to think I know a thing or two about great cocktails. You need a balance of flavors, the right amount of dilution, and please - for the love of Zeus - keep that smashed fruit pulp ... Continue Reading
Non-stick, Cast Iron, or Stainless Steel: Which Is Best?
Whether you are just embarking on a new diet plan or are a seasoned veteran, convenience is a huge part of success. Most of us are busy with other things besides training and eating. READ: Eating ... Continue Reading
Swole Nutrition 101: Building Muscle Beyond the Barbell
Click Here for the 6-Week Swole Sisters Strength Program Confession: I (Christy) can’t cook. Really. At all. In life, I am confident and adventurous, but in the kitchen I can be a bumbling ... Continue Reading
Is Intermittent Fasting Right for You?
Eschewing the normal three, four, or five meals-per-day routine and fasting for many hours has become popular. I know what you're thinking. Who would even attempt this when most of you are seeking ... Continue Reading
3 Mouth-Watering Post-Workout Recipes
I am first and foremost a food guy, and I strongly believe the key to a healthy diet is variation and moderation. So even when cooking for a purpose like "post-workout," my goal is to produce and eat ... Continue Reading
The Science of Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition: Dissecting the Zone Diet
In general, CrossFit culture recommends a paleo- or Zone-style diet. Is there any credibility surrounding this eating style? A point for the Zone Diet is awarded since the books were based on actual ... Continue Reading
2 Flavored Bone Broth Recipes to Beat Flu Season
Bone broth should be in every athlete's bag of tricks. The New York Times and even the Washington Post are writing about the wonders of bone broth and its ability to keep people healthy during the cold and ... Continue Reading
How to Avoid the Fad Diet Cycle (and Keep the Weight Off)
New year, new you - right? Possibly, if you take the steps to set yourself up for dietary success and choose a diet that works for your lifestyle. That is, a diet that is not just another fad. Fad ... Continue Reading
Sports Supplements You Should Be Taking
Whether we are competitive athletes, weekend warriors, or looking to lose a couple of pounds, we want the fastest route to our goals possible. This drive for a quick fix gave rise to the nutritional ... Continue Reading
Don’t Mess With My Bacon: The Truth About Nitrites
These days, walking through the grocery store is like swimming through subliminal messages and constant setups to get us to buy certain products. Everything is arranged in a certain way because food ... Continue Reading
Big Batch o’ Cave(wo)man Paleo Chili (Recipe)
A hearty chili is one of my favorite meals for the chilliest months of the year. Filled with winter squash, roots, and protein, it’s the perfect meal to ground your roots - a much-needed calm when it seems ... Continue Reading
The Top 10 Nutrition Articles of 2014
Nutrition plays a big role in getting fitter and stronger, but it can get complicated. Our nutriton team went above and beyond in sorting through this year's important topics. The top articles cover ... Continue Reading
3 Delicious Protein Recipes That Aren’t Boring
Proteins help with immunity, metabolism, and DNA replication. When it comes to sport and fitness, we want to maintain, build, and develop the structural proteins found in muscle fibers and connective ... Continue Reading
Starvation Mode: How to Make the Fasted State Work for You
Being a regular at a local CrossFit gym allows me to interact with all kinds of people. Love CrossFit or hate it, one nice thing about the culture is the interactive nature. Of course, other than talking ... Continue Reading
1 Crockpot + 1 Pork Belly Recipe = 3 Delicious Meals
The holiday season not only wreaks havoc on our wallets, but it also affects our daily routines. The stress many of us feel to incorporate all the holiday cheer into our daily life can create unhealthy ... Continue Reading
Do You Even Low Carb? A Beginner’s Guide to Keto
Growing amounts of research are being published regarding the physical benefits of a low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet, not only in terms of aesthetic appearance and increased fat loss, but also in terms of ... Continue Reading
How to Create Nutritional Plans That Stick
There are three things you should never talk about at the dinner table: politics, religion, and nutrition. Bringing up any one of those three could turn a loving family dinner into World War III. I do not ... Continue Reading
How Your Daily Coffee Battles the Effects of Obesity
A steamy hot cup of fresh brewed coffee is the only thing that gets many of us through the morning. But coffee may be doing much more than keeping us alert and functional throughout the day. A ... Continue Reading
2014 Holiday Shopping Guide for Serious Foodies
Like any excitable child, I would love a new bike for Christmas. I want one of those "if Batman had a road bike, he would have this one" road bikes that seem to be made of hyperbole and borderline ... Continue Reading
A Complete Primer on the Benefits of BCAAs
When I first began to explore supplementation, someone told me I needed to take branched-chain amino acids. I remember thinking, “What the hell are branched-chain amino acids good for?” My initial ... Continue Reading
