Hello Friends, I am here. And I’m excited to share some knowledge, tying together your diet choices to better manage your arthritis. Of note: For the last few years I’ve taken a very active approach in helping a population that happens to have a higher than average incidence of arthritis. I am not a Doctor,ContinueContinue reading “Intro to Arthritis – Foods That Fuel Your Arthritis”
Category Archives: nutrition
Volunteered Hardship
In today’s world, we come up with activities to mimic our ancestral struggles. As humans, we’ve evolved to leverage tools and technology to answer the call of inconveniences. Instead of running from bears, we go for a jog or a luxuriously paved hike. Instead of hunting for food, we go to the grocery store. InsteadContinueContinue reading “Volunteered Hardship”
Why Weight Loss?
There was a morning you woke up, looked in the mirror and decided you didn’t like what you saw. You grab the extra little flab between your thumb and forefinger, wishing for it to magically disappear. You step on the scale, disappointed, as the number stares at you like some kind of toddler taunting youContinueContinue reading “Why Weight Loss?”
Is Carbonated Water Bad for You?
Hey! I was chatting with a client the other day and he had a question that made me say ‘Hmm’. He asked the question in the title of the post. As with every other answer I ever give, I want to be confident in saying Yay or Nay. On this one I more concerned withContinueContinue reading “Is Carbonated Water Bad for You?”
Improving Your Nutrition: Part 1 – Energy Balance
Energy Balance Whether you are in the middle of deciding to increase mass or drop bodyweight, the very first and most important step in achieving a healthy nutritional balance is figuring out how much energy your body needs. The most simple form of measurement is keeping track of the amount of food you eat. YouContinueContinue reading “Improving Your Nutrition: Part 1 – Energy Balance”
Getting Fit 101: Measurements Worth Tracking
The last couple of weeks I have been riddled with ideas, thoughts and new ways of thinking. I’ve compiled a small group of testers to track a few measureable data points each day, week and month. The intention of the data is to keep track of your health and see how you progress with aContinueContinue reading “Getting Fit 101: Measurements Worth Tracking”
Killing Sugar Cravings
YO! A topic I probably should have addressed in one of my first blog posts ever…sugar cravings. Everyone knows it’s terrible to consume a metric crap ton in one sitting, but I’ll be the first to admit I’ve destroyed a bag of Twizzlers or Skittles in my day. With no regrets. That shit is likeContinueContinue reading “Killing Sugar Cravings”
Easy Diet Changes to Lower Cholesterol
Soluble fiber is the stuff that is found in beans, oats, seeds, etc. Which is a bit different than the stuff in fruits and veggies (still YUGELY beneficial for overall health). Here are some of the best sources of soluble fiber out there to combat high cholesterol! 1)Beans 2)Oats 3)Brussel Sprouts 4)Flaxseed What YOU canContinueContinue reading “Easy Diet Changes to Lower Cholesterol”
Kitchen Makeover
‘If a food is in your possession or located in your residence, either you, someone you love, or someone you marginally tolerate will eventually eat it.’ Today’s Challenge – Give your kitchen a makeover. Get rid of the crap in your fridge. If there is a question as to whether it is crap or not -ContinueContinue reading “Kitchen Makeover”
Your Baseball Card
Baseball cards used to be a huge thing. You’d see the player picture on the front (with a cheesy pose most of the time), combined with the lifetime stats on the back of the card. You could see home runs, batting average and other stats over the career of a player. It was something thatContinueContinue reading “Your Baseball Card”
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