A study in Cell Metabolism supports the idea that foods like french fries hijack our body's inborn signals governing food consumption which could help explain brain-body mechanisms underlying the genetic ... Continue Reading
Your Complete Carbohydrate Prep Plan
Carbohydrates are often labeled as bad for us. So many people are convinced that restricting carbs will lead to weight loss. While it’s true that we need portion control, I would argue that oils are easier ... Continue Reading
Can Low-Carb Hurt Your Athletic Performance?
Conventional thinking says carbohydrates are the preferred energy source for athletes. In a general sense, that is true. Most sports involve a series of quick-burst, high-intensity actions, some over an ... 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
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
Your Food and Your Mood: Carbs, Depression, and Cognitive Decline
We are all too familiar with the obesity and diabetes epidemics that plague our society. These are not the only epidemics we are facing. The United States spends about $215 billion annually on orthopedic ... 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
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
Carbs and Protein: Do We Need Both After a Workout?
You've probably heard people talk about the ideal ratio of carbs to protein post workout. It is generally believed you might need a 2:1 or 3:1 ratio of carbs to protein as soon after working out as ... Continue Reading
Does Technique Suffer on a Low-Carb Diet?
We've heard a lot about the role of carbohydrates in sports nutrition lately. There has been much ado regarding the waning importance of carbohydrates in a post-workout golden ratio with protein, the use ... Continue Reading
Eat What You Want: Your Macros and the Truth About Carbs
IIFYM (If It Fits Your Macros) has been a hot-button item on the nutrition and bodybuilding scene for quite some time now. This approach means you can eat any foods you like, as long as it fits in your ... 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
Science Takes a More Realistic Look at Post Workout Carbs
One of the most talked about facets of nutrition for athletes is the timing of carbohydrates for performance in endurance. There are a lot of studies out there with varying results. One frustration people ... Continue Reading
