Whey protein is a great option after a workout, but you don’t need to have a shake. You can eat it! Ricotta cheese is very high in whey protein. I’m sure you’ve heard of curds and whey. Well, consider cottage cheese as the curds and ricotta cheese as the whey. Growing up we use to…
Exercising too close to bedtime can mess up your sleep. It keeps your body in a sympathetic “fight or flight” mode when it should be shifting into a restful state. Watching an action-packed, suspenseful movie or television show can have a similar effect—not only does it elevate your heart rate, but the blue light from…
I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Eric Serrano three times. Here’s the second set of interviews I did with him. Enjoy! Overtraining and Stress JP: How do you detect if someone is overtraining, and is there a way to gauge if stress is the main culprit? Dr. S: When it comes to overtraining, you’ve…
Many people don’t know that Dr. Eric Serrano and I correspond almost daily. He’s a wealth of knowledge—always sharing insights, answering my questions, and sending over a dozen research papers each week. I’ve had the pleasure of visiting him in Ohio, spending time at his home, and meeting up when he’s in town for meals…