I apologize for not posting anything yet for this week. I have been on the road and get back late Tuesday and haven't had the time nor adequate acces to the internet to get the site updated. However, this week has made me realize the difficulty one can have when living out of a hotel… Read more »
This first article has little to do with nutrition, but is excellent nevertheless. It goes into the hip and its importance to function and power. I feel the Zone is a great starting point for most people. However, it is still high in carbohydrates. Robb Wolf discusses that for many it may be too… Read more »
My eye always catches articles on health and nutrition whether on the news, web, or newspaper. So much of the "healthy" advice given by the doctors and registered dieticians in these articles is total garbage. Getting on my soapbox: America is outraged at the deaths of the 4000+ volunteers who willingly and knowingly made… Read more »
The subject of cholesterol came up at work the other day. One of the guys who eats a low-carb, paleo diet had his cholesterol taken. The results caused bells and whistles going off with the doctors. Of course these doctors advocate a low-fat diet and (incorrectly) assume that the lower the cholesterol, the less risk… Read more »
Now that I have finally gotten my act together I'm going to start posting interesting articles relating to diet, nutrition and health. It gives me something to do while my wife is engrossed in "Project Runway". The first is an outstanding guide for healthy living. It comes from Mark's Daily Apple and is… Read more »
A lot of questions keep coming up regarding nutrition and diet. That is a good thing. The most effective way to find out what works for you is to keep a food journal. Write down what you eat and at what time. This accomplishes a few things. First, it forces you to think… Read more »
I am continually impressed by the dedication shown by everyone at the gym. It is hard to get up at 6 AM or head to the gym at the end of the work day and subject oneself to 5 rounds of "fill in the blank with…". It is amazing seeing the improvement in everyone… Read more »
The dieting merry-go-round is an interesting thing. So much information and good intention, so few favorable results. One result is a sense of failure on the part of dieters that takes on the likeness of a relationship gone bad. Promises are made, only to be broken and a sense of betrayal ensues. Instead of the… Read more »
This blog is purely educational in nature. I would never tell someone they have to eat in a manner that I find fitting. If someone wants my opinion on how to best optimize health and performance, then I will be more than happy to provide it. If you are satisfied with you current diet, then… Read more »
LO-CARB PANCAKES – This recipe is simple and works great for tricking the kids (and wife) into eating healthy. In a bowl combine: 1 egg, 1 Tablespoon of almond flour or ground flax seed, 1 T (vanilla) protein powder, 1 T cream or milk. Heat a 10" pan with 1/2 T of coconut oil (for… Read more »
