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...]
Choosing Organic
I buy organic food whenever possible. However, it’s not always an easy or straight forward choice to make, particularly for folks with budgetary concerns. Organic foods are undeniably more expensive than their conventional counterparts. When it comes to investing in health, however, I recommend biting the bullet if possible.Conventional foods differ from organics in several … [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...]