A lot of factors have been linked to excess fat accumulation. There are genetic factors, which we can influence, and also non-genetic factors like total fat intake, sugar intake, and laziness, which affect ... Continue Reading
Carnitine Suppresses Muscle Breakdown
For someone who worked as a nutritionist and in the supplement industry, I don’t take a lot of supplements on a regular basis. I try to get what I need from food, but sometimes either for myself or for my ... Continue Reading
Fish Might Be Good For Expecting Mothers
An important part of pregnancy nutrition is ensuring adequate omega-3 fatty acid intake. These types of fats are essential to the development of the brain and nervous system of unborn children, and in turn ... Continue Reading
Top 10 Exotic Superfoods
Last week I discussed my top ten supermarket superfoods; this week I will be counting down my top ten exotic superfoods. But before I get started, one thing that came up quite a bit in last week’s article ... Continue Reading
Fruit Restriction Doesn’t Help Diabetes
As someone with a family history of type 2 diabetes, the topic is always at the forefront of my mind. And although I’ve managed to avoid it, as a coach it still affects me. Having worked with many athletes ... Continue Reading
Top 10 Supermarket Superfoods
Superfood is term that seems to get thrown around quite a lot these days. Whether it be the simple tomato or an exotic berry cultivated from the depths of the Amazon rainforest, these foods are revered for ... Continue Reading
DIY Fermented Foods, Part 2 – Homemade Sauerkraut
Last week I wrote about the benefits of yogurt and explained how easy it is to make at home. This week we'll look at a fermented food that's even easier to make and also fits in the guidelines of pretty ... Continue Reading
What You Need to Know About Sugar Alcohols
Sugar alcohols are the sugars in alcohol, right? Wrong actually, the term "sugar alcohol" can be quite misleading as they are neither a sugar nor an alcohol. Confused yet? Allow me to explain then. ... Continue Reading
Magnesium Helps Balance Blood Sugar and Lower Insulin
I love magnesium. As a supplement, it’s one of the few I’d recommend to probably just about anyone. It’s not too pricey and it has a host of benefits to both the athlete and the non-athlete alike. I ... Continue Reading
Stick With Protein – Carbs and Alanine Won’t Help You
Net protein balance is an important aspect of an athlete’s training. Maintaining or building lean mass is good for most athletes, and on occasion sometimes an athlete even needs to lose a little muscle ... Continue Reading
DIY Fermented Foods, Part 1 – Easy Homemade Yogurt
The first time I had real yogurt was at a friend's home when I was living in Europe. She pulled a giant glass jar out of her fridge, scooped out what looked like sour cream, poured a little bit of raw ... Continue Reading
Portion Distortion: Calculate How Much You Burn and Avoid Unwanted Calories
Have you ever felt that you're doing everything correctly in and out of the gym, but no matter how hard you try you can't shift that stubborn body fat? What if it was as simple as the amount of food on ... Continue Reading
Your Diet Can Change Your Genes
The human body is an amazing piece of machinery. Especially when thinking about our DNA and genes. We all have a basic knowledge of what genes are. We get them from our parents and they decide what we look ... Continue Reading
Folic Acid Protects Athletes Against High Intensity Exercise
Cardiovascular disease is a problem we should all strive to avoid. One interesting aspect of staying healthy in relation to cardiovascular disease is the interplay of exercise intensity and the ... Continue Reading
Krill Oil vs. Fish Oil: What’s the Difference?
Fish oil is often considered the wonder supplement, great for treating just about anything: eczema and other skin conditions, inflammation, cognitive health and development, joint lubrication, heart ... Continue Reading
Recent Study Doubting Benefits of Caffeine Might Be Flawed
As a stimulant, many people consume caffeine every day as a part of their wake up routine. It’s been a part of the human diet for a very, very long time. Since it comes in so many delicious forms, it makes ... Continue Reading
Energy Drinks: An Athlete’s Friend or Foe?
Is reaching for an energy drink to survive the afternoon or start a tough workout really such a good idea? Energy drinks have taken the spotlight in recent news, being accused of serious injuries and even ... Continue Reading
Insulin and Glucagon: How to Manipulate Them and Lose Fat
I know many of you lean, mean, workout machine Breaking Muscle readers could care less about body fat reduction. You're already there. Your focus goes to your lift resistance amounts, improving training ... Continue Reading
9 Articles to Heal and Restore Your Gut
Gut health is the foundation for so many other bodily functions. An unhealthy gut interferes with weight loss, athletic performance, and the immune system. Here are 9 articles to help you restore your gut ... Continue Reading
Endurance Athletes: Beetroot Can Improve Your Performance
What if I told you consuming something as simple as a beetroot could possibly help extend endurance and improve performance? The supplement world is a crazy world, and I know you, as an athlete, want to do ... Continue Reading
Medicinal Mushrooms: The Ancient Superfood
The first time I was introduced to medicinal mushrooms was due to my love of raw chocolate. (I know, not surprising!) I had just discovered Chocolatl's Cordyceps-Maca raw chocolate. It is a beautiful blend ... Continue Reading
The Benefits of HMB Supplementation
As a supplement, the amino acid leucine has long been known to support the synthesis of new muscle. Because of this, it also supports increased muscle size, strength, and in turn reduces body fat. Not many ... Continue Reading
The Wonderful, Horrible Soybean
There are three topics that can cause derision and division at any coffee or dinner table across the Western world: religion, politics, and soy. The humble soybean does have a noble and ingrained place in ... Continue Reading
Why and How to Stay Hydrated
You work out hard, so you want to get the most out of your body. You know being properly hydrated can mean the difference between a great gym session or a mediocre one. So, are you properly ... Continue Reading
