Good wine doesn’t have to be expensive. It’s like art, totally subjective.I’m no wine connoisseur, though I’m interested in learning. I know that I appreciate the occasional glass with a steak or some cheese. But wine doesn’t have to be reserved for special events and treated with reverence. Tonight, I had a glass of Pinot Noir that I genuinely appreciated. It was 9 bucks a … [Read more...]
Moderating Caffeine
Assuming your mission is supreme health and well-being, you'll want to monitor your caffeine intake. While some caffeine can have notable health benefits, consuming copious amounts may disrupt your ability to achieve your fitness goals and present the most powerful version of yourself.If you've been following the blog, you know how strongly I feel about the upside to … [Read more...]
Teas
Most men will opt for coffee over tea, myself included. That doesn’t mean we have to choose. We can appreciate the many health benefits of tea, and we can pair it with music.Today, a ballplayer came up to me, accompanied by several teammates, to inquire about tea. He asked very generally, “What are your thoughts on tea?” I fought the urge to talk about black coffee and … [Read more...]
Juice vs Soda
Orange juice isn’t "just as bad for you as Coke." Don’t fall for that bullshit.Somehow, this became a popular narrative. Especially in dieting circles, folks glanced at a nutrition label, noticed that the sugar and calorie content of the two drinks were similar and determined that they should be uttered in the same breath. This is pure nonsense. Even if OJ isn’t of the … [Read more...]
Replacing “Sports Drinks”
Let’s get straight to the point. There is a far better way to replenish lost fluids than drowning yourself in toxic colorings, chemical additives, and ridiculous amounts of fake sugar. Gatorade, Powerade and the like have no business calling themselves "sports drinks." They have absolutely no place in the nutrition plan of a healthy … [Read more...]