By now, you’re familiar with my stance on supplements. The query of whether to use protein powder continually comes up, however. The most recent example occurred in my own home!My 14 year old, Chase, came up to me the other day and asked for protein powder. I looked at him, paused, and took a deep breath before asking why. He explained he needed it after his off-season … [Read more...]
Mushrooms
Before I hit the pillow each night, I look forward to my breakfast with great anticipation. Occasionally I find myself awakening, wishing I was able to speed the world’s clock up. I can’t wait to throw my robe on, march downstairs and crack open my eggs – six to eight of them, depending on my hunger and activity level for the day. The eggs alone are worth my early rise, but … [Read more...]
Building a Better Salad
Ask most Americans to describe a salad and they will craft a picture of a lettuce heavy base, a few pieces of broccoli, some shredded carrots and perhaps a few slices of chicken breast. They’ll top it all off with some crunchy croutons and a creamy dressing poured out of a bottle or squeezed from a package. Better choice than cereal? Of course. Nutritionally dense? Eh. It’s a … [Read more...]
Choose Dark Meat (With Sample Recipe)
Dark meat has taken an unreasonable fall from grace over the years. It’s scrumptious, so block the noise of those folks who speak of its unsavory implications. At your next shopping excursion, choose dark meat over white meat; its health benefits are numerous and as an ancillary benefit, cheaper, too.I remember Thanksgiving with my grandfather, who turns 100 in June. He’d … [Read more...]
Eat Carbs! Particularly This One (with Recipe)
A friend recently asked me if I have a sweet tooth. The answer is unequivocally yes!What I've found, however, is when we change our lifestyle to remove nearly all the added, refined sugar from our diets, real food begins to taste sweet. We can satisfy our desire for decadence in a manner consistent with our fitness goals.Low carb eating plans are a popular fad, but I am … [Read more...]