Category Archives: Beyond the Books
No-Bake Fruit & Nut Bars (Homemade Larabars)
Though one may classify them in the “high-glycemic” column, Larabars are one of the more nutritious snack bars on the market. Using only real-food ingredients (from predominantly fruits and nuts), and refraining from using grains, industrial oils, and additives/preservatives. Keeping in mind, of course, that I’m talking about Larabar Original – which pretty much boils…
Paleo (& Egg-Free) Banana Chocolate Muffins
No Grains, Legumes or Dairy? Gluten, Soy, and Egg-Free? What more can you ask for? …Well, some animal protein would be nice! Simply put, these muffins are in the treat/indulgence column – as they’re pretty well a combination of sugar (fruit) and fat (nuts), with minimal protein. So they shouldn’t end up on your breakfast/snack…
8 Tips For a Strong Immune System
At the time of writing this article, we’re in the midst of a pandemic – with the spread of Coronavirus hitting North America and the rest of the world, and essentially forcing us all into lockdown. So, I thought it was fitting to put together a list on what can be done from a nutrition,…
5-Ingredient (Not-Quite Low-Carb) Paleo Pancakes
When you decide to remove wheat and other grains from your diet, there’s a few comfort foods you really feel like you’re missing out on. Pancakes being one of them! Fortunately, there’s a simple solution; that I’d argue, is just as good as the real thing. And believe it or not, many of my friends…
Struggling to Reach Your Goals? Time For a Paradigm Shift (And Maybe Some New Friends)
Setting and reaching a short-term goal isn’t easy, but most people are capable of doing it. Partly because they know where they’re going, and they know what’s required to get there, but predominantly because there’s an expiry date – so their goal is a priority for the 30, 60, or 90 day period. Unfortunately, the…
5 Small Nutrition Tweaks That Make a BIG Difference
They say it’s the little things that make all the difference, and this is especially the case when it comes to nutrition. Although, I’d take it one step further and say it’s the little things done consistently that make all the difference. Since this is usually the piece that’s holding people back from reaching their…
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis – The Most Common Autoimmune Condition You’ve Never Heard Of
Thyroid receptors are present in every cell in the body, and the thyroid hormones affect all major systems – having a direct impact on digestion, metabolism, cholesterol, body temperature, glucose tolerance, cognitive function, and fertility (to name a few). Sadly, thyroid dysfunction is on the rise. And though it’s rarely discussed, synthetic hormone medications are…
Strength Innovation – Bridged Floor Press
Not every exercise needs to be functional, and not every exercise needs to maximize strength. The end result is the same, in that we get stronger and move better, but often times this is because we’ve improved our muscle activation and coordination. “Is the Bridged Floor Press more functional than the Bench Press?” Yes. “Does…