As a man, testosterone levels are a major driving force in your overall quality of life. Maintaining testosterone levels above a particular range (>650 ng/dL) is a signal that your body is lean and ... Continue Reading
Jackfruit: Protein for Athletic Summers
Summer eating wouldn’t be complete without tropical fruits. The most popular summer tropical fruits are pineapple and mango but there’s another tropical fruit superstar that’s moving into the spotlight for ... Continue Reading
7 Ways to Add Protein to Your Day
We all have similar, but realistic, stories to tell when it comes to getting in the proper nutrition, especially when it comes to protein. We are too busy, have too little time, and have too much to do to ... Continue Reading
Collagen: The Master Protein
What if there was a nutrient that reverses aging, builds more muscle, and improves your sleep? This might sound too good to be true, but there are actually a lot of scientific studies that speak in ... Continue Reading
The Power of Ketones
If you are a serious athlete, you have undoubtedly heard the word “ketone” floating around here and there, probably from researching something about weight loss, or from gym small talk. Regardless of where ... Continue Reading
Summer Barbecue: How About Clean Eating and a Vegetables Only Dish
The warmth of the summer sunshine has me breaking out the sunglasses, sunscreen and the grill for delightful summer eating. Grilled food is typically synonymous with meats, but vegetables are every bit as ... Continue Reading
Subscription Eating – Not Your Mother’s Take Out
Subscription, delivery meal boxes—what a cool concept. A variety of pre-measured whole food ingredients, complete with recipe cards, can be delivered to your door. Sun Basket is one of the companies that ... Continue Reading
The Mindful Path to Clean Eating
Most athletes put hours of thought and research into meticulously planning every workout and training cycle, but then taking care of the nutrition side of the house becomes a chore. At the same time, we ... Continue Reading
What to Eat Before Bed to Build Muscle Overnight
Eating to build muscle is a pretty basic practice. You most likely compose your meals of the three main macronutrients: protein, carbohydrates, and fats. You eat at specific intervals throughout the day, ... Continue Reading
Deprivation: Purity in Dieting Can Lead to Eating Disorders
The term “clean eating” has been in vogue for years now. But what does it even mean? There’s the running joke that, “oh, I’ll just spray this pizza with Windex; then it’s clean!” But honestly, that’s ... Continue Reading
The Ketogenic Diet Scrutinized
The ketogenic diet is not new. It has been generating buzz for at least the past 20 years, with strong proponents sitting on either side of the fence. However, before you pick your side, it is worth ... Continue Reading
Hawaiian Sweet Potatoes with Creamy Cucumber Salad
Athletes who are preparing for procreation should consider eating a nutritionally dense diet that is beneficial for both partners. Eating specific foods while trying to conceive can increase fertility and ... Continue Reading
The Protein Showdown
Protein, protein, protein—it’s all the rage these days. You can scarcely turn a corner without seeing some new trendy thing with protein, going as far as having enriched protein water. When it comes to ... Continue Reading
A Quirky New Approach to Fat Loss
Fat loss is predicated on the fact that we are in a calorie deficit. A calorie is a metric we use to assess the amount of energy contained in a food. We cannot lose body fat if we are consuming more energy ... Continue Reading
Pho Ga: Athlete Friendly Soup
Pho ga is a traditional Vietnamese dish that is made with either chicken or beef broth. The base is known to be the most important part of the soup, and the toppings are meant to round out the dish. For ... Continue Reading
Fats Are Jet Fuel
When the word “anabolic” pops to mind, images of shaker bottles filled with delicious protein shakes are what comes to the forefront. Scarcely would you think of butter, CLA, or numerous other fats, since ... Continue Reading
Food for Fertility
New leaves and flowers are emerging and there is an abundance of energy while nature is busy creating new life. The energy found in nature is also harnessed in the food we eat and becomes even more ... Continue Reading
Get Past the Dreaded Fat Loss Plateau
It’s that glorious time of year again. Summer is just around the corner, and all my clients are starting to think about body composition changes and showing off their semi-naked self on the beach. Me ... Continue Reading
Post Labor: Recovery: Avocado, Date, and Coconut Smoothie
Birth Recovery: Avocado, Date, and Coconut Energy Smoothie Nutrition can have a big impact on recovery after birth. This postpartum smoothie is packed full of vital nutrients required for optimal ... Continue Reading
Drop Your Stress to Drop That Weight
When entering a competition prep or intense dieting phase, most individuals only consider the hunger pangs, lack of sweets, and mind numbingly boring hours they’ll spend doing cardio for several months. ... Continue Reading
The Stoopid Tax: a Fitness Industry Honey Trap
Ladies and gentlemen! Gather 'round and hear the mysteries of the secret Orient! Formulated by the light of the full moon on frozen slopes of the Himalayas and infused with the blood of a Buddhist holy ... Continue Reading
Lactation Nourishment: Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Lactation Nourishment: Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 12 minutes Serves: 3-4 dozen cookies Ingredients: 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted 1/3 cup shredded ... Continue Reading
Lactation Nourishment: Green Protein Smoothie
Lactation Nourishment: Green Protein Smoothie Serves: 2 Ingredients: 1 cup coconut water 1 cup fresh kale 1/2 cup fresh spinach 3 tablespoons cashew butter 1 soft medjool date, ... Continue Reading
Labor and Delivery Hydration
Coconut Labor and Birth Drink Serves: 3 Ingredients: 3 cups coconut water 1 cup filtered water 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon ... Continue Reading
