Sushi seems like a healthy choice, but does it really keep your blood sugar in check? Let’s take a closer look. Check out this graph from @jwberezi. His blood sugar levels spiked after having sushi around 6pm. Despite a post-dinner walk, his levels stayed elevated until 6am the next morning! Why? Sushi rice is often…
It can be hard to work out with so many distractions and difficulties keeping us from the gym. When we are able to work out, focusing on the exercise and blocking out distractions can be even harder. Too often, we power through a workout and check it off the list without thinking about how to…
Health experts warn that a lingering effect of the coronavirus pandemic could be a mental health crisis. While therapy and medications for stress and anxiety are often necessary, the foods you eat can also play a role in your well-being. An American Psychiatric Association poll released in March found that 36% of Americans felt the…
One aspect of a meal you can’t appreciate in a photo is taste—and today’s salad was crazy good! Every bite was unique and bursting with flavor. The fresh, rainbow-colored ingredients were packed with macronutrients (protein, carbs, and fat), micronutrients (vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, and antioxidants), and fiber.👉 Check out the full breakdown here. Some “meatheads” claim…
If you’ve read my book Lean and Mean, you’ll know I’m a big fan of leftover dinner for breakfast and lunch. Just make enough food at night to carry you through the next day. It’s a simple, effective way to prep your meals and stay on track. But what happens when you run out of…
There’s quite a bit of confusion when it comes to adding fat to vegetables. Can you cook spinach in bacon fat or melt butter on broccoli? Some say yes, others say no. Let’s look at both sides of the argument. The Good Fat adds flavor, which encourages you to eat more vegetables. It also improves…
Resisting certain foods can be incredibly challenging, and once you give in to temptation, stopping after just one bite feels nearly impossible. Here’s why.
With food more abundant than ever, we should be thriving—but instead, many people feel lethargic, gain body fat instead of muscle, and suffer from chronic disease at increasing rates. Nutrition plays a key role in reversing these trends, and it all starts with a proper breakfast. Rethinking Breakfast You’ve likely heard the saying: “Eat breakfast…
Back in the summer of 2012, I was approached by a 34-year-old male who was overweight and dealing with some health issues. He was planning to propose to his girlfriend, which meant a wedding in the near future, so he wanted to get in shape for the big day. Let’s call him Louis, after one…
A typical second or third meal of my day is a hearty salad. This “beast” of a meal delivers a balanced mix of protein, fat, and carbohydrates, covering all colors of the nutrient rainbow. It satisfies hunger, tastes great, and, as far as I’m concerned, a salad a day will keep the doctor away—provided the…