I don’t believe in New Year’s resolutions. Quite simply, I think that if you want to make a change or strive for a particular goal, then just start doing it. There’s no need to wait for an arbitrary calendar date to start improving yourself. That being said, I’m not going to use this post as a resolution for things to…
A few years ago I learned some exciting news. My beloved canned tuna, which had long been vilified for its mercury content, might actually be completely safe. Of course, many seafood options contain mercury, but tuna gets the most attention because its levels are among the highest and it is so commonly consumed. The research I found explained that selenium…
For some reason, the double-under has become the new muscle-up. I’ve seen gen pop clients and competitive athletes alike beg, borrow, and steal to achieve this seemingly impossible task. Not to make light of their struggle, but I find it amusing, considering that jumping rope is something most of us did quite often as kids. We didn’t do it for…
You know that old saying: “Good, fast, or cheap. You can only have two out of three.” I find that, for most people, the same concept applies to work, training, and health. If you have a busy stressful lifestyle and career, AND you beat yourself up in the gym most days each week, then how long will it be before…
I’ve posted before about nutrient timing suggestions to maximize your health and performance. But since some folks want to know the why, or are just plain skeptical, I wanted to write up an article that outlines some of the research behind optimal timing of your macronutrients. Perhaps the most misunderstood aspect of nutrient timing is breakfast. It’s been traditional wisdom…
Hands down, the most common adjustment I have to make to my client’s eating habits is “eat more.” Rarely do I see someone who eats quality foods and is overweight due to overeating. And most of the time, the under-eating is caused by a busy, stressful, and/or high achieving lifestyle. This on-the-go life, coupled with the misguided thoughts of “If…
We all know by now that we should eat fruits and veggies. And most of us know we should try to include a variety of them in our diet. But did you know there are ways to take your produce consumption to the next level? After listening to an eye-opening interview with Chris Kresser, I was excited to share these…