Category Archives: Nutrition
How Urgent is Post-Workout Protein?
As demonstrated in a 2012 meta-analysis in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, combining protein supplementation with resistance training clearly enhances strength and muscle for participants of all ages and experience levels. But what doesn’t seem to be clear, is when that protein should be consumed in relation to an exercise session. With strength coaches,…
Olive Oil – When to Use it & What to Look For
Though fats that are predominantly monounsaturated are more stable than polyunsaturated options (vegetable and seed oils), they’re still susceptible to heat. As we’ve learned, cooking with UNsaturated fats (mono or poly) is not wise because of the health risks associated with oxidation – which can occur at any point from oil extraction to your kitchen…
Food & Fitness Opportunity Cost – Are You Prioritizing The Right Priorities?
In life we make choices. And generally the prioritization of these choices revolves around resources. With time being the most precious. For example: We don’t stay up for another episode on Netflix because we work in 10hrs, and we like getting 8hrs of sleep. Or: We play 9 holes on Sunday instead of 18 because…
Ending the Vegetarian Debate Before it Starts
As stated perfectly in 1995 in the journal Current Anthropology: “The incorporation of increasingly greater amounts of animal products into the diet was essential in the development of the large human brain.” Yet so-called health experts continue to recommend and promote meat-free diets? Realistically, there shouldn’t be a ‘debate’ with information like this. As even…
No Salt, Butter, Red Meat, or Coffee? Doc’s Got it All Wrong
Middle aged guy goes into the doctor and discovers he’s on the verge of heart disease. So along with instructing him to take a statin, the doctor tells him to eat less fat and more fiber, stop drinking coffee, and cut down on salt. Because everyone knows: The statin and fiber will lower his cholesterol…
Why Protein After Resistance Training?
Throughout the course of the day, there’s a balance between muscle protein synthesis (MPS) and muscle protein breakdown (MPB). And generally speaking, regular protein consumption stimulates MPS and slightly reduces MPB (positive protein balance); while fasting, or a long time between meals, reduces MPS and slightly increases MPB (negative protein balance). This is important, because…
You Are NOT a Kitavan Islander
You want to lose fat and improve your health, so you start researching the best approach. The more you ask around and read online and in newspapers, the more you get encouraged to experiment with a low carbohydrate strategy. Your new life will consist of meat, vegetables, nuts, seeds, water, coffee, tea, and maybe even…
Quinoa – The High-Carb Seed You Don’t Need
It seems Quinoa has gained a reputation similar to the bean – with the majority of the population convinced it’s a high-protein food that’s somehow equivalent to meat. But just like the bean, it’s far more carbohydrate than it is protein: And realistically, it’s just another over-hyped seed packed with damaging plant defenses. “phytic acid…