Simple Health And Weight Loss To Do List
Small changes made and sustained over time are a much easier way to lose weight than crash diets. Sure, you might not lose weight as quickly as your friend who is eating only 2 apricots a day, but...
View ArticleProtein: The Coolest Nutrient?
I think protein is awesome. It does all sorts of cool stuff in your body: It forms antibodies to protect you when viruses and bacteria wanna play dirty It forms enzymes to help you digest your food It...
View ArticleStretching Makes You Weaker (Sometimes That’s A Good Thing)
“Ya gotta stretch before you work out!” How often have you heard this advice? Lots of times, I’ll bet. But it’s only kinda sorta true. Stretching is traditionally recommended pre-exercise as a way to...
View ArticleA Few Posts About Gymnastics
For a while I was helping with a blog for a local gymnastics team. Well, that blog is down but here are a few posts that will be of interest for gymnastics parents, coaches, and athletes: 10 Tips For...
View ArticleYour Blood Type And What NOT To Eat
When I was in college I was friends with an insanely strong football player. He could jump out of the gym, lift more weight than anyone, and outrun the track stars…. Plus he was good-looking (the...
View ArticleAdd Fat To Lower Insulin Response? Nope
It’s time to clear something up. Books, magazines, and weight loss courses have all been spreading a bit of misinformation about eating fats and your body’s insulin response. After vilifying insulin...
View ArticleResearch: Eating Kelp Helps Lower Estrogen (And Fight Cancer!)
What is brown kelp? Wikipedia has the answer: Fucus vesiculosus, known by the common name bladder wrack or bladderwrack, is a seaweed found on the coasts of the North Sea, the western Baltic Sea, and...
View ArticleResearch: Ashwagandha For Increased Testosterone
Ashwagandha is an herb used extensively in Indian Ayurvedic medicine. But does it have benefits for someone living in the modern world? The research says “Yes!” What is ashwagandha? It is an herb that...
View Article5 Hidden Energy Thieves
Want more energy? Take a look at these five sneaky energy sappers and make some simple changes. Energy Thief #1: Medication Many drugs have energy-stealing side effects. Antidepressants and...
View ArticleQuick Review Of “Green For Life”
Lately I’ve been studying raw eating. It’s definitely not the best way to eat, but incorporating more raw foods into your diet is great for improving health. Latest of the books I’ve read about raw...
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