Sad Truth Behind the USDA Food Guide Pyramid
One thing I have learned through the years is that the USDA has done a GREAT job on ingraining the food guide pyramid into the heads of Americans. From schools, to doctors offices, to gyms, to restaurants, and books/magazine ads its easy to spot anywhere. This has...
What are NON Paleo/Primal Foods Anyway? Why should I avoid them?
The Paleolithic era is assumed to cover over 2.5 million years ending around 20,000 years ago. The food of this period consisted of lean meats, fowl, fish, eggs, vegetables, nuts and fruit. Our ancestors were lean, tall, strong, fit and in good health. They were...
The #1 Protein Powder to Avoid At All Costs
High protein, low carbohydrate diets have been repeatedly shown to be the most effective for both muscle building and weight loss. Protein is essential for healthy muscle growth and maintenance. Whey protein has become the gold standard of protein for many athletes...
The 3 Primary Factors Involved In Effective Fitness Nutrition
Fitness nutrition is simply how to use food (and sometimes supplements) to build muscle and improve sustained energy and stamina. It is important to supply your muscles with the appropriate fuel at the appropriate time to provide them with the proper signals and...