A few weeks ago, my clients Heather and Gary brought me a jar of homemade pickles. They got the recipe from Once Upon A Chef, and I must say, those pickles were tasty! I put them in my beast of a salad every day, and when there were no more left, this is what I…
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…
If you’ve read my book Lean and Mean, you’ll know that I’m a big fan of leftover dinner for breakfast and lunch. You make enough at night to carry you through two more meals the following day. It’s a convenient way to prepare your meals and stay on track. There’ll be the odd time, however,…
Albert Einstein once defined insanity as doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results. There are many examples of insane traditions in the health and fitness world. Here are some that come to mind… Insane Nutrition Tradition We’re told to eat less to lose weight, so people restrict their calories…
During an episode of The Motivation and Muscle Podcast Show, Brooks Kubik, author of Dinosaur Training Secrets, talked about how weight lifters of the ’30s and ’40s would gravitate toward high protein and low carb diets. There was not much nutrition information or courses back then. They did it more by instinct. When their diet…
The Truth About Fruit: Fructose, Fat Loss, and Seasonal Eating JP: You once sent me a flowchart detailing the metabolic pathway of fructose. While fruits are praised for their antioxidants and fiber, why do they often hinder fat loss? And why is it important to eat fruits in season? Dr. S: Don’t get me wrong—fruit…
It’s been said over and over: “Abs are made in the kitchen, not in the gym!” If you want to get in shape, most experts believe that 80% of the battle is diet and 20% is exercise. The problem, of course, is that there are thousands of diets to choose from. But if you understand…
As a healthcare professional, it often feels like an uphill battle when your message goes against the grain. Unless you have “Dr.” in front of your name, people don’t listen. They hear you, but they don’t follow your advice. A friend of mine is a naturopathic doctor (ND), and her husband is a medical doctor…