High-protein, healthy snacks that are suitable for athletes and paleo dieters can be tough to come by. I’m fortunate to get to try out so many awesome companies that support athletes and corporate ... Continue Reading
“The Paleo Foodie Cookbook” (Book Review)
The Paleo Foodie Cookbook is the second book from Rubies & Radishes blogger Arsy Vartanian. I hope it’s just the second of many more to come. I’m not going to even try to hide it: I am a huge ... Continue Reading
BioSkin Hinged Knee Skin (Product Review)
When we worry about knee injuries from the hip bump sweep, usually it’s the person being swept who has to be careful. I don’t know where I went wrong, but I got injured as I did the sweep. I could ... Continue Reading
Caveman Cookies (Product Review)
For people who like the occasional (or not-so-occasional) sweets, but who are also health-conscious, the tension between the two desires can be vexing. In an attempt to alleviate your fears of unhealthy ... Continue Reading
Paleo Wraps (Product Review)
There are some foods you just miss when you go paleo. For many, a good tortilla is one of these mourned items. Sometimes things made from cauliflower just don’t cut it. Julian Bakery, the creators ... Continue Reading
Primal Pacs (Product Review)
Over the years of experimenting with healthy snacks and convenient post-workout food or supplement options, I’ve come to expect more and more. I don’t think athletes should have to compromise flavor or ... Continue Reading
Yogawoman (DVD Review)
I’ve practiced yoga on and off for a good number of years now. The vast majority of my instructors have been female, with a few notable male exceptions. In the film Yogawoman, the main controversy ... Continue Reading
Tribesports App (Tech Review)
All too often I’m told about a shiny new app, only to be disappointed when it’s only available on iPhone. It never fails to make me a little bit grumpy. One such app I had earmarked to review once it was ... Continue Reading
“Thrive Energy Cookbook” (Book Review)
When it comes to nutrition in the fitness world, figuring out the right combination of macronutrients to consume and when to eat them is a dominant focus. But what if most athletes are looking in the wrong ... Continue Reading
“The 28 Days Lighter Diet” (Book Review)
I’ve read a lot of books on women’s health, and particularly reproductive health, and I can honestly say that The 28 Days Lighter Diet is unlike any of them. I’m so excited about this new offering by Ellen ... Continue Reading
Blaistix Beef Snack Sticks (Product Review)
I may be working at virtually any hour of the day, so I’m always on the lookout for convenient protein snacks. I usually shy away from eating a lot of protein bars, even the healthier ones, because they ... Continue Reading
“The Paleo Approach” (Book Review)
Autoimmunity is one of those big buzzwords in the nutritional community. As more and more research comes out we are beginning to understand the mechanisms by which certain foods may be negatively affecting ... Continue Reading
Tatami Fightwear Women’s Black Phoenix Gi (Product Review)
The Black Phoenix is Tatami’s most ornate gi. Typically Tatami gis have a simple design, with just the company logo or patch along the shoulders and the lapel. This gi features embroidered phoenixes and ... Continue Reading
Lems Shoes (Product Review)
Lems Shoes is the brainchild of Andrew Rademacher, who started making shoes in 2008, knowing absolutely nothing about them. Rademacher just knew the ones he had were uncomfortable and seemed unnatural. He ... Continue Reading
“Paleo Magazine Readers’ Favorites Cookbook” (Book Review)
When I was a teenager rabid for books and exploring new genres, I used to love to buy anthologies. It was a great way to discover new authors and find ones whose work I wanted to read further. This is how ... Continue Reading
Xyience Pre-Workout Booster (Product Review)
Without looking at the market stats, I’d have to guess that pre-workout formulas have been the fastest growing segment of the supplement market in the last few years. With so many supplements and studies ... Continue Reading
Rowkeeper App (Tech Review)
I was first introduced to Concept2 rowers while at CrossFit Boston, where we had several rowers lining the walls. I remember rowing my first 2km, fumbling to loosen the straps on my feet, and flopping my ... Continue Reading
“Foraging and Feasting” by Dina Falconi (Book Review)
Foraging & Feasting: A Field Guide and Wild Food Cookbook is a co-creation of author Dina Falconi and illustrator Wendy Hollender. Between the two of them they have over 45 years of experience in their ... Continue Reading
“High Protein, No Powder” by Tiffany Terczak (Book Review)
Since I make both smoothies and bars regularly, I was excited to receive the new eBook, High Protein, No Powder, to review. Although I have a decent spark of creativity when it comes to stovetop cooking, ... Continue Reading
Antioxidants Have Mixed Effects on Performance
Antioxidant supplements are not only good for general health, but they may also boost athletic performance. A study this month in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition looked at the ... Continue Reading
Nuzest Clean Lean Protein (Product Review)
If you’re on the lookout for a complete protein supplement that’s also vegan and contains no soy, then look no further. I recently tried Nuzest’s Clean Lean Protein in the vanilla flavor and it’s a solid ... Continue Reading
Product Review: Datsusara Gear Bag Mini
Datsusara gear bags are made of military-style hemp canvas and originally designed specifically for the MMA athlete. The founder, Chris S. Odell, was frustrated that he wasn’t able to find exactly what he ... Continue Reading
DVD Review: “Desert Runners”
Think your WOD was tough, so you up the ante to a “hero“ WOD? Child’s play. Think a marathon is a long way? Think again. Think Ironman is the ultimate? Not even close. Badwater ... Continue Reading
Review: “Exploring Functional Movement” Featuring Gray Cook and Erwan Le Corre
As a Rolfing practitioner (a form of manual therapy), I sometimes feel like the cardiac surgeon who wishes she could instead become a nutritionist and then travel back in time to see her patients twenty ... Continue Reading
