I have very low vitamin D levels. Partially because of a diagnosis of celiac disease, it was something I was not aware of for a long time and has been extremely difficult to rectify. The importance ... Continue Reading
How Sucralose Can Make You Fat
For decades we have been told to eat less and exercise more. This was the response to the surging rise in obesity rates in the United States. The thinking was if we could get into a negative caloric ... Continue Reading
Study Reveals One Surprising Benefit of High-Carb Sports Drinks
Carb consumption during an athletic event doesn’t seem to make athletes any better at sports. However, in a recent article in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, investigators have proposed ... Continue Reading
Homemade Energy Bars (Recipe)
We have had some warm days recently and it’s been great to get out for some longer rides on the bike. Which brings me to the subject of nutrition and energy bars. This week I am sharing with you a ... Continue Reading
Caffeine or Carbs: Which Is Better for Sprinting?
It’s possible that the ergogenic effect of caffeine comes at a cost. It makes sense that improved performance means more physical stress, but when sports require repeated intense performance, this extra ... Continue Reading
4 Tasty Alternatives to Grilling Meat
This subject really pains me to write about. I’ve loved grilling for almost all of my life, and there’s nothing more enjoyable than a summer cookout with friends and family. Unfortunately, it’s been well ... Continue Reading
The ABCs of Healthy Eating for Youth Competitions
Every parent, coach, and trainer knows that eating healthy while traveling is tough. Add the insatiable appetites of youth athletes into the equation, and it is easy to make unintended stops to fast food ... Continue Reading
10 MORE Things I Know About Protein That You Don’t
If you're like 99% of the people who read part one of this series, you probably learned some stuff you didn't know about protein. If you're in the other 1%, then you probably work in the supplement ... Continue Reading
Almonds Enhance Athletic Performance More Than Cookies
For many people almonds are a go-to healthy snack, but they aren’t typically used as a performance enhancer. A recent study in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition contended that ... Continue Reading
Nitric Oxide Supplementation for Increased Endurance
Nitric oxide (NO) is a molecule our body produces to help cells communicate by transmitting signals through the entire body. NO can be naturally increased through exercise. When the heart pumps harder to ... Continue Reading
What If We Thought About Movement Like Nutrition?
From the outside looking in, the realm of health and fitness can appear intimidating. There are so many new concepts to learn, programs to try, and products to buy. Additionally, many health and fitness ... Continue Reading
More Protein Doesn’t Make a Difference
When it comes to protein consumption, you’re likely to hear opinions all over the place, from the “it’s all supplement company propaganda” camp to the “more protein is always better” camp. A study in the ... Continue Reading
How Stress Makes You Crave Food and Store Fat
How many of you get stressed out and immediately want to reach for that comfort food? When we are under stress we actually need to provide the body with more nutrients so that we can recover. But instead, ... Continue Reading
5 Reasons to Eat Berries Every Day
Summer is right around the corner - although here in Los Angeles, it feels like it’s been here for a couple weeks already - and that means berries. Berries are some of nature’s most powerful ... Continue Reading
Seared Rosemary Ribeye with Tomatillo Cream Sauce (Recipe – Sponsored by TX Organics)
Click here to purchase the exclusive package from TX Bar Organics! I remember when Whole Foods was the only grocery store that sold grass-fed beef. Fortunately, grass-fed beef is catching on with ... Continue Reading
Why What You Think About Flexible Dieting (IIFYM) Is Wrong
Regardless of how long you have been on your fitness journey, chances are you’ve at least heard of flexible dieting or IIFYM (if it fits your macros). If you have, you’ve also probably seen the controversy ... Continue Reading
Carbohydrates 101: The Good, Bad, and Ugly
Tons of discussion and controversy exist regarding that loathed or loved macronutrient, the poor carbohydrate (a.k.a. "carb"): Should you ingest a low-carb or a high-carb diet? Good carbs ... Continue Reading
A Paleo Primer: Benefits, Limitations, and Misconceptions
Kobe Bryant. Ray Allen. Amanda Beard. Nell Stephenson. Lolo Jones. That’s a diverse group of athletes, but they all have one thing in common: they all report eating a paleo diet for optimal health and ... Continue Reading
Feeling Tired? Check Your Iron Levels
The basic goal of aerobic training is to increase the blood's ability to carry oxygen to working muscles. That’s why it’s called aerobic, meaning with oxygen. Physiology 101 tells us it the red blood cells ... Continue Reading
The Science and Substance Behind Your Emotional Eating
We have all seen this scenario on our favorite primetime TV sitcom. Girl breaks up with boyfriend and sits on the sofa eating a pint of ice cream. Many people can relate to this same situation in their own ... Continue Reading
The Carb Debate: Good, Bad, or the Devil?
People are very black and white. And social media only seems to make that worse, not better. Because my friends are mostly fitness industry based, when I check Facebook I see a lot of posts relating to ... Continue Reading
How Food Addiction Can Impact Your Mood
Approximately 67% of Americans are classified as overweight and obese. We are all aware that obesity rates in the United States and around the world continue to climb at alarming rates. But what everyone ... Continue Reading
Why Fitness Professionals Shouldn’t Eat (or Sell) Energy Bars
For years I’ve chowed down on energy bars like they were going out of style. While these bars are satisfying and tasty, I can’t help but wonder if I’m really eating something truly healthy. Part of ... Continue Reading
Almost Magic: Why You Need to Eat More Mushrooms
Most people don’t think of mushrooms as anything other than a textural addition to meals or a gourmet flavoring, but the truth is rather different. Thanks to the research collection skills of Dr. Joel ... Continue Reading
