With veganism trending, many people are convincing themselves that plant-based foods can suffice when it comes to daily nutritional needs, removing all traces of meat from their diets. Unfortunately, these ... Continue Reading
A Practical Muscle Growth Plan for the Skinny Guy
This is a continuation from my previous article that discussed bulking up for the skinny guy. It still comes down to these components: This is a continuation from my previous article that ... Continue Reading
Dark Chocolate Cinnamon Frozen Bananas (Recipe)
Lately I've been paying closer attention to my food and working harder to minimize waste. I am also committed to saving money in a big way. Since I started buying more fresh produce, I find myself with ... Continue Reading
Is Your Eating Hardcore Enough? The Truth About Getting Results
One of the biggest myths in the training world is that it’s the type of training you do that determines how you look. You know, that tired old “If you want to look like a sprinter, train like a sprinter” ... Continue Reading
Natto: The Most Amazing Food You’re Not Eating
As creatures of habit, most of us tend to eat the same or similar foods over and over again. But what if there are new and unusual foods (to us, at least) that could deliver remarkable health benefits if ... Continue Reading
Paleo Chocolate Pumpkin Cake (Recipe)
I'll be honest. When I was putting together this recipe, my goal was a delicious dish full of pumpkin brownies. As it so happened, the result is a whole lot denser than the usual brownies I enjoy. So, cake ... Continue Reading
Top 10 Foods to Fight Inflammation
I have been rock climbing and biking for years and I never plan on stopping. Of course, with any sport comes regular wear and tear and the possibility of injury. For many athletes, chronic ... Continue Reading
Paleo Italian Wedding Soup with Meatballs and Chicken (Recipe)
Very few soups are more Italian and more loved in my family than wedding soup. It's pure, unadulterated Italian comfort food. This soup with the little meatballs makes everyone smile. Once I began ... Continue Reading
How Eastern and Western Diets Affect Insulin Resistance and Fat Levels
Managing and preventing metabolic disorders like type 2 diabetes is of critical importance to athletes. Metabolic disease reduces an athlete’s ability to use energy efficiently and increases insulin ... Continue Reading
10 Shots Health Coaches Love
As a health coach, people come to me searching for a natural way to help with their health problems. Most of them are tired of going to doctors just to receive another prescription. My advice: ... Continue Reading
Let’s Talk About Protein: When, Where, and How Much Do You Need?
There’s one thing we can say about protein: it’s complicated. Like so many other nutrition topics, there’s a lot we still don’t know, and what we do know isn’t always as straightforward as we would like it ... Continue Reading
Organic Produce: Is It Really Worth It?
“Should I really be buying organic fruits and veggies, or is it a scam?” This is one of the most common questions I hear from people. But it’s certainly not the only question on this topic. The ... Continue Reading
Microbiology Lessons From Paleolithic Coprolites
With the growing popularity of the paleo diet, we hear more questions about what an ancient human society would eat. A new method of answering this question was examined in a recent study published in PLOS ... Continue Reading
How Paleo Living Helped Me Overcome Multiple Sclerosis
I remember like it was yesterday. The words over the phone line went something like this: “We are happy to tell you it appears you do not have an inoperable brain tumor. The latest tests confirm you ... Continue Reading
More Protein, Fewer Calories: A Winning Combo, With Reservation
When seeking to get leaner, many athletes and lifters look to a high-protein, low-carb diet to achieve ideal results. However, there are questions as to whether such an approach may alter hormones or ... Continue Reading
Caffeine Probably Won’t Help Your Biceps Get Stronger
Caffeine is a primary ingredient in many pre-workout regimens. For endurance exercise, caffeine use has been repeatedly shown to be a great idea, but for strength, the results have been mixed. Researchers ... Continue Reading
Can Yerba Mate Help You Burn Fat During Exercise?
Yerba mate is an herb traditionally consumed in South America, where it’s known for its energy-boosting properties. In North America, Europe, and Asia Minor, its use as a tea is becoming increasingly ... Continue Reading
Eating Clean On the Go: It’s All In the Planning
What if someone were to say you could have a full-time job, finish your college degree, have several children, work out, eat well, and have impromptu dance parties, all without losing your mind? Well, no ... Continue Reading
How to Evaluate Your Training in Terms of Epigenetics
Most of the articles I write tend to be academic in writing style. I feel it is extremely important to get the science out there so people can read and make the best decisions for their health based upon ... Continue Reading
Science Examines Why We Supplement and If It Works
Two recent studies shed some light on the topic of supplement use and effectiveness in athletes. The first study, which was conducted on a group of runners in Brazil, aimed to find out if the athletes took ... Continue Reading
High, Medium, and Low Protein Diets Put to the Test
Amino acids are of critical importance in the diet. Of course, the greatest source of dietary amino acids is protein from food sources. Protein provides the material for new muscle and the building blocks ... Continue Reading
Potatoes Are Not Evil
No food has been more unjustly maligned over the years than the potato. When we think of the lowly spud, all of the unhealthy preparation methods immediately come to mind - French fries, chips, potato ... Continue Reading
The Best Carb Source for Sleep Quality: Pasta, Bread, or Rice?
There has been some evidence that carbohydrates improve sleep in children. This data led to a recent study in PLoS ONE, which examined this phenomenon in adults. Specifically, the study asked how a carb ... Continue Reading
Dairy Consumption Has Significant Effects on Blood Pressure
According to a recent study in the Nutrition Journal, dairy consumption might actually improve high blood pressure. When your doctor tells you that you have a blood pressure of one-twenty over eighty ... Continue Reading
