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…
I take a probiotic every day, but not in pill or powder form. Instead, I get my daily dose from sauerkraut, a fermented vegetable packed with beneficial bacteria. It’s a staple in my “beast of a salad” and something I recommend eating regularly for optimal health. You can make your own sauerkraut if you’d like—Sally…
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.
Food can have a dramatic effect on testosterone. Soy, for example, can soak up testosterone like a sponge. It increases levels of sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG), which binds to testosterone and renders it inactive. The isoflavones in soy also bind strongly to androgen receptors, blocking free testosterone and even inducing estrogen-like effects in the body….
Without a doubt, most people hire me to help them lose weight. Of course, they want to gain muscle in the process, but their main goal is fat loss. They want the inches to melt away and their bodies to firm up so they can look great in their jeans—and even better on the beach!…
Everything works for a while, and vegetarianism is no exception. Many people adopt a vegetarian lifestyle believing it will improve their health and longevity. While it may provide benefits for a period of time, the unfortunate reality is that going too long without animal protein can lead to nutritional deficiencies, poor health, illness, and even…