Nutrition Blog
How to overcome Sugar and Caffeine addiction
Some quick hints and tips on how to combat or eliminate some of the addictions many people struggle with on a daily (if not hourly) basis. Now I am going to break this into two sections as I know there are some of you who want the "magic pill" version and there are...
Healing Nutrition
Green based Polyphenols and alkaline based foods: Healthy Carbs: Kale Spinach Broccoli Asparagus Grapes Lettuce Onions Peppers Cauliflower Apples Celery Carrots Blueberries Oranges Raspberries Bananas Honey Healthy Fats: Avocadoes Coconut Oil Coconut Almonds Almond...
Glycemic Index Foods
What is the Glycemic Index? The Glycemic Index, GI, is a scale that ranks carbohydrate-rich foods in order of how they affect body's blood sugar levels( glucose) compared to glucose or white bread. The GI of glucose is 100. Not all the carbs have the same effect on...
FODMAPS
FODMAPS What are FODMAPs? FODMAPs are a group of small carbohydrate (sugar) molecules found in everyday foods. Carbohydrates are made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen and provide an important source of energy for the body. FODMAPs are carbohydrates that may be poorly...
Fat Burning Myths
As bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts, we're constantly trying to figure out the best workout, most effective eating program and quickest way to burn fat. Unfortunately a lot of obstacles are in our way. The biggest is misinformation. Myths surrounding fat loss have...
Diet Types
I get numerous questions and comments about the different types of diets currently on the market so I wanted to share with you some of the information I have collected. This is not from my personal experience but rather from clients, colleagues and testimonials from...
Dark Chocolate Considerations
I hear many people justify their cravings and excessive consumption of chocolate by saying "dark chocolate is good for you". So what does that really mean? Is it good for you? Are there any health benefits? How much is enough? I hope to dispel some of these myths and...
Coconut Oil
Hello team, It has been some time and I hope you are enjoying the summer. I wanted to write a quick article on Coconut oil and some of the health benefits associated with it. As many of you know, I am an advocate of sufficient amounts of protein, veggies, fruits and...
Cleansing & Detoxification
A very important aspect in maintaining optimal health is to do periodic cleanses or detoxification. The reason for this is twofold. The first revolves around eliminating toxins and chemicals from your body that have been percolating for an extended period of time....