As I sit here writing this article, my lower back is becoming tighter and tighter, reminding me that I did quite a bit of squatting today. Also, my knees are a little achy and my right hip is tender pretty ... Continue Reading
7 Articles to Simplify the Vitamin B Complex
The B vitamins are a chemically related family of nutrients that work as a team behind the scenes of the body, to produce effects ranging from maintaining healthy skin to maintaining a positive ... Continue Reading
Is Starch Dangerous? Why You Maybe Shouldn’t Worry About Grain Brain
Carbohydrates seem to be once again front and center of the nutrition world. Many of my clients have read or are reading Dr. David Perlmutter’s Grain Brain and are coming forward with many questions and ... Continue Reading
In Defense of Alcohol: Why Drinking is “Good for You” and How to Not Get Fat from It
Now, if my Uncle Bernard were alive - he’s not, but lived to 98 - you could ask him all about alcohol, and he’d give you a straight answer. The man, like no one else I’ve ever known, knew exactly what was ... Continue Reading
The Power of Carbs
A few days ago I was reading the bioenergetics section of the NSCA’s Strength and Conditioning Manual. I read this sentence and highlighted it, “The role of carbohydrate in athletic performance cannot be ... Continue Reading
New Study Suggests Energy Drinks Aren’t All That Energizing
As far as performance-enhancing supplements go, the simplest and most common products are often the most effective. Whether it’s baking soda, carbohydrates, or caffeine, time and time again the old ... Continue Reading
Recipe: Get Fat! From Delicious Coconut Macaroons
It’s time to get fat - as in, intake good, healthy, essential fats. Without fat and protein, we expire. These two nutrients are essential to our joints, organs, and brain function. So, chew on these yummy ... Continue Reading
10 Practical Daily Strategies for Reducing Your Salt Intake
Sodium is an essential component of our diet. It helps regulate blood pressure and helps the body maintain a proper balance of bodily fluids. It is also incredibly important for athletes to replace after ... Continue Reading
6 Articles to Shine a Light on Vitamin D
Most of us in the modern world are lacking in vitamin D. Exposure to sunlight is often thought of as the best way of getting enough. But is this true? And what are the benefits, anyway? Here are six ... Continue Reading
Why You Need Phytonutrients and the 4 Best Places to Get Them
When was the last time you counted the number of servings of fruits and vegetables you consumed in a day? Do you know how many an average adult should be consuming? Does the 5 a Day campaign ring a bell? ... Continue Reading
Interview With Low-Carb, High-Intensity Proponent Fredrick Hahn
Fredrick Hahn is a long-time professional in the fitness industry. He is an ACE certified personal trainer, the owner of Serious Strength Personal Training in New York City, co-author of The Slow Burn ... Continue Reading
Is There A Connection Between Poultry and Prostate Cancer?
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in American men, just behind skin cancer. It is the second leading cause of cancer death for men behind only lung cancer. The American Cancer Society ... Continue Reading
The Cost of Eating Well: How to Eat Better for Less Money
I have always been what one might call a “food snob” and what many might call a little bit “over the top” with the foods and ingredients I eat (or don’t eat). For me, though, it seems routine and normal, ... Continue Reading
Understanding the Oxidative Energy System and How to Properly Feed It
In previous articles I discussed the fueling of two of our energy systems - our ATP-PC system as well as glycolysis. In the final installment of this series, we are going to dive into fueling the oxidative ... Continue Reading
The Great Egg Debate: Why You Should Eat Eggs, Why You Shouldn’t Not Eat Eggs
Eggs have had a tough ride in recent years. Initially vilified for their high cholesterol content, they were then hailed as a convenient, healthful food for a while. They are now increasingly examined as a ... Continue Reading
Want to Cut Down Recovery Time? Eat More Plants
Recovery From Training Is Key Anyone on any kind of training program or exercise schedule would like to recover from workouts more quickly. It’s obvious that if you recover faster, you’ll be able to train ... Continue Reading
The Great Egg Debate: 4 Reasons You Need to Stop Eating Eggs
Eggs. Nature’s perfect food, right? Tons of protein, antioxidants, and minerals and delicious when scrambled, poached, or fried into an omelet, right? One of the essential foods you must include in your ... Continue Reading
The Shakedown on Salt: Is it Good or Bad for You?
Salt has been given a pretty bad rap in the last few decades, but more recently we’re starting to hear about how it’s actually a vital part of our diets, especially for athletes. Personally, I like my food ... Continue Reading
10 Caffeine Articles to Pore Over
Many people consume coffee or energy drinks before exercise, in seach of an extra boost. But how effective is caffeine as an aid to performance? Does it have other benefits or disadvantages? Here are ten ... Continue Reading
Getting Started With Juicing: Make Your Own or Pre-Made? And Which Juicer Is Best?
Last week we talked about the benefits, drawbacks, and misconceptions about juicing. Just to be entirely clear, I’m not advocating for a 100% raw or liquid diet whatsoever. Last week we ... Continue Reading
Bioenergetics and Nutrition: Creatine, Carbs, and Protein
Eating for performance has always been a hot topic in the realm of nutrition. The supplement industry is estimated to be worth roughly $23.7 billion. People are spending a lot of money on products that may ... Continue Reading
Why Natural Sugars Aren’t Any Better Than Artificial Sugars (and Neither Is Paleo!)
I don’t know about you, but lately I’ve noticed a worrisome trend among “health food” bloggers, “paleo” Facebook pages, and other websites and sources of healthy recipes and food ideas. Everyone is going ... Continue Reading
The Type of Fruit You Eat Is Important
When it comes to foods as basic and healthy as fruit, it seems to be a no-brainer to recommend them for health. Perhaps the simplest and best all-around nutritional advice you could receive is to eat a ... Continue Reading
Energy Bars Are Not Snacks
We are constantly bombarded with energy bars, protein bars, energy drinks, and other supplements. But there is a huge misunderstanding of what an energy bar actually is and when we should actually eat it. ... Continue Reading
