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…
Research can provide golden information to health and fitness professionals. If you’re a personal trainer, here are some recent findings to help you stay ahead of the pack: One Egg a Day Keeps the Doctor Away Based on the results of this meta-analysis, consumption of up to one egg daily may contribute to a decreased…
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…
It’s hard to settle for less when you’ve had the best. The same way a great personal trainer sets the bar high with professionalism, knowledge, and results, high-quality food makes it tough to go back to the standard fare. My wife and I have been using Brooker’s Natural Meats for years, and I have to…
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…