We all know meal preparation, grocery shopping, and cooking ahead are necessary evils in order to stay on track. They can seem like such overwhelming and time-consuming tasks. The Job's a Game I used ... Continue Reading
3 Weight Loss Supplements That May Actually Work
We are all more than a little tired of the endless weight-loss pitches and products. The industry has moved from the 1990s late-night TV infomercials to the banner ads found on nearly every ... Continue Reading
Whey Protein vs. Casein Protein: Which Is Best For What?
When you go supplement shopping, have you ever actually looked at what type of protein you’re buying? I typically purchase whey protein, but there are other proteins out there, specifically ... Continue Reading
How to Avoid the Void of Holiday Overeating
In the United States of America the Bermuda Triangle syndrome is looming. I am talking about the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day holidays that can suck you in and wreak havoc in your life. But ... Continue Reading
How to Prepare a Perfectly Paleo Thanksgiving Feast
As a cooking team dedicated to creating delicious paleo recipes, Thanksgiving has always been a special holiday for the two of us. Through the years we have learned how to maintain a balance between ... Continue Reading
Can Chocolate Help Fight Metabolic Syndrome?
We often hear chocolate is good for us, which can make a guilty pleasure a little less guilty. If you're like me, the creeping thought that this is just an excuse to indulge is always in the back of your ... Continue Reading
3 Coffee Recipes to Fuel Your Workouts
In July, I transitioned from my previously unconscious use of chemically-ridden, high-pesticide load coffee pods and started making organic coffee with a Chemex brewing system. Suddenly I found ... Continue Reading
Carbohydrates Affect Cognition After a Workout
Cognitive decline resulting from exercise-induced heat stress is a real concern for serious athletes. In a recent Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition study, researchers came up with a ... Continue Reading
The Pivotal Role Food Plays in Your (Lack of) Performance
We constantly hear, and may even say ourselves, “I can eat whatever I want since I worked out today,” or, “He or she is so active they can get away with eating that.” This attitude comes from people ... Continue Reading
Study Puts Red Bull, Caffeine, and Taurine to the Test
Research has shown conflicting evidence for the use of energy drinks as an exercise aid. Despite this fact, the consumption of energy drinks as performance enhancers is on the rise. A recent study in the ... Continue Reading
Rosemary Garlic Truffle Oil Sweet Potato Fries (Recipe)
Wow, what a mouthful. A mouthful of words, and if you fancy, a mouth full of the most delicious sweet potato fries you'll ever eat. Try to let them cool first! After having shoved a few too many ... Continue Reading
The Surprising Link Between Vitamin D and Breast Cancer Prevention
Vitamin D, also known as the “sunshine vitamin,” is a largely under-appreciated prohormone, mostly known for supporting bone health by promoting the absorption of vitamin C and phosphorus in the body. But ... Continue Reading
Do Antioxidants Impede the Benefits of Exercise?
Antioxidants have been shown in multiple studies to impair the benefits of exercise. But newer theories of antioxidants propose that the reactive oxygen molecules thought to be so harmful actually set in ... Continue Reading
Ketone Bodies: A New Supplement Trend for Athletes?
It was once thought that ketone bodies were an indicator of illness. However, a recent research review not only indicates the opposite, but also discusses the possibility of ketone bodies as a dietary ... Continue Reading
Baking Soda: The Performance Supplement You Are Missing
When we hear “baking soda,” we think of laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, and the stuff we put in refrigerators so they don’t smell bad. But baking soda has other uses as well, especially in regard to ... Continue Reading
Why It’s Time to Regulate the Supplement Industry
Next to CrossFit, perhaps the most controversial subject in fitness is that of dietary supplements. Supplements are big business, to the tune of $32.5 billion annually. The majority of Americans ... Continue Reading
Why a Ketogenic Approach to Nutrition Is Ideal for Your Health
Since Bulletproof Coffee and Grain Brain have become almost as popular as twerking, the ketogenic diet has also, synergistically, taken off in popularity. There are many uninformed people who try this diet ... Continue Reading
Why the Scale Lies About Your Health (and Where to Find the Truth)
Part of success in any arena is the ability to quantify success. For many, when it comes to health, wellness, and fitness, the all-mighty scale reigns supreme and the number on it is the standard by which ... Continue Reading
3 Delicious Holiday Chia Seed Puddings (Recipe)
I have been living a fairly strict paleo lifestyle for over three years. Originally, the idea was to begin using food as medicine and my initial approach was quite restrictive. But once I realized ... Continue Reading
5 Simple Ways to Avoid GMO Foods
I always assumed my food was safe from genetically modified organisms (GMOs) if I purchased it at my local health-food store. But that's not always true. Did you know the U.S. government has ... Continue Reading
Don’t Count Calories to Lose Weight: The Body Fat Set Point Theory
We have all been told that 3,500 calories equals a pound of fat. This idea is taught widely in schools and published in many nutrition textbooks. We know if we follow this rule, then we can lose a total of ... Continue Reading
The Only Smoothie Recipe You’ll Ever Need
There are a million smoothie recipes out there on the Internet. For anyone who wants to start adding nutrient-dense, whole food-based smoothies into his or her daily regimen, it can be confusing and ... Continue Reading
3 Quick and Easy Snacks for Your Pre-Workout Arsenal
Exercise is about two things: effort and expending energy. If we want to get the most out of our workouts and our valuable time, then we need to fuel them both. Where do we get the fuel? ... Continue Reading
How to Feed a Big Family Without Breaking the Bank
My husband and I have seven children, and as you can imagine, feeding a family of nine can get expensive. We save every penny and buy only what we need and can afford in cash. My passion is ... Continue Reading
