I’m often asked what food should be eaten prior to competition for fuel, consumed prior to bed to burn fat or to assist in getting a good night’s sleep.While there are certainly individual choices that are better than others, the whole is greater than the sum of the parts.Synergy is defined as the interaction of multiple elements in a system to produce an effect … [Read more...]
Eating Healthy on a Budget
I headed to Cal State Fullerton out of high school, baseball scholarship in hand. I found myself living in a dorm room as a young 18 year old with no clue how to be a man. Everything was new, and I was totally unaware how nutrition would impact me, either on the field or in terms of my health.My tuition was paid for, but I still didn’t have much in the way of a bank … [Read more...]
Essential Foods - My Top 20
I've been asked about my shopping list, so I figured I'd use today's post to present you with my must have items. I keep all of these foods in heavy rotation and find myself upset when they are not near. All other foods I can go without for extended periods of time.I buy organic whenever possible. I’m leaving out the items that I buy for my boys; I'll address that ball of … [Read more...]
How to Eat Wisely While Traveling
Traveling can cause even the most dedicated, disciplined eater to stray off course.Here’s a pretty natural unfolding of events. You arrive in a foreign city, and your body’s clock is off. You've been stuck on an airplane and taken the strong, bold step of avoiding snacks at the airport, assuming you’ll grab a meal first thing upon arrival. But you ate breakfast at 6:00 am … [Read more...]