The doctors are back to discuss winter health strategies! What should be your protocol if you catch a cold or the flu? Do you know how to best handle cold winter weather? What can you do to best fight off Seasonal Affective Disorder? In today’s episode, we welcome the Doctors back to the podcast to…
Caloric restriction has become somewhat controversial. With Social Media at the helm of daily influence, tight bodies abound but mental health and eating disorders are very real concerns. Mere mention of the word ‘restriction’ elicits a visceral stress response in many who have struggled with diets and weight fluctuations over the years. The hard truth,…
From a young age, most of us are encouraged to eat our vegetables. Despite this early emphasis, most children and adults alike fail to meet the daily recommendations for these important sources of nutrients (7-10 servings of fruit/veg). Before diving into the difference between fresh and frozen vegetables, I think it’s important to state that…
Dietary success doesn’t come from meal plans or willpower, but instead comes about with the right mindset and habits. The key foundational habit is having the right food around and readily available, otherwise known as the process of food prep. This doesn’t mean eating broccoli and chicken every day, but instead means you have…
The content of this article was originally published on the Fit in a Fat World blog in March 2013. It has been updated to reflect current views and research. What are multivitamins? Multivitamins, available in the form of tablets, capsules, powders, and liquids, contain an assortment of vitamins and minerals each included at a dose below the…
In the world of nutrition, people like things to be black and white:All carbs are evil!Eggs raise cholesterol!Beef is high in saturated fat, eat lettuce instead!Unfortunately for the dogmatism in all of us, the world of food is one giant grey zone.Today, we’re going to touch base on saturated fats. Here are a few facts:The…
The content of this article was originally published on the Fit in a Fat World blog in March 2013. It has been updated in light of the recent news denouncing the consumption of coconut oil.Which fats and oils are best for your health? The answer isn’t cut and dry, but let’s clear the air on…
I’ve been coaching clients for several years now, long before I became associated with Body IO®. I’m a huge proponent of Carb Backloading™ (CBL), as it was the catalyst for my ascent in the sport of Strongman, so clients are always surprised when I don’t coach them on a strict CBL protocol. Yes, that’s correct: I…
A few years ago it seemed like the nutrition industry was abuzz about protein, but lately the headlines have been stolen by the other macronutrients: fats and carbohydrates. Meeting daily protein requirements is incredibly important for both health and performance, but before diving into protein, let’s touch base quickly on the latest for carbs and…
When I put out content like I did a few months ago, I often receive hate mail from people who assume that I’m strongly against things like caffeine. Given that I love coffee and drink it most mornings, this idea is laughable. Honestly, I love caffeine. In my early twenties, I was told that caffeine…