Tired of reading labels and trying to count calories?
We’ve all been there – counting calories and trying to note it all down. It last about a day then you throw in the towel. Well what if it did not have be that hard. What if it was as easy as picking up your cell phone and scanning a barcode? Sounds like fun right? (more…)
From Scott: I have a bad habit eating before bed. I cant sleep if I don’t. Whats ideal amount of time before going to bed?
Hi Scott, There is no exact time. It really depends on what you’re eating and how the rest of your diet for the day is planned out. I actually eat very close to bed time a lot because I train jiu jitsu until 10:30 at night. My biggest meal is also my dinner after training (more…)
So your brain is cluster fudged with all this info on how to eat correctly. You need X amount of carbs, X amounts of fat, and how much protein, 1 gram per pound of body weight right? (more…)
Before you begin to read this make sure you check out part I and part II to this review if you have not already.
So the results are in and lets just say I am not disappointed. (more…)
So today’s options are; the hamburger, the pizza, sub sandwich, chicken nuggets (ect.). Let’s face it school lunches are crap and are a long yard from being nutrient dense. It is your sophomore year, maybe you’re a junior or even a senior. Don’t worry it’s not too late to take charge. (more…)
Before you begin to read this make sure you check out Part I to this review if you have not already
Ok going into week 2 and I am already down 2 kilos and to be honest I feel great. I do have to agmit though this is a taking a tremendous amount of mental toughness. I am very hungry shortly after meals making it hard to follow the diet. (more…)
So I was reading a jiu jitsu blog one day and ran across a video of Mike Dolce, a former contestant on the UFC Ultimate fighter, now gone to helping those with nutritional needs. The video was on cooking oils and to be honest he was one of the reasons I decided to write an article about what oils to cook with. (more…)
Rather you are an athlete or the average Joe, health should always be number one on your list. Lets face it we all have a bottle of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) lying in the kitchen somewhere but did you know you should not be cooking with extra virgin olive oil? Now your scratching your head thinking “is this guy crazy? Olive oil is healthy!” (more…)
