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We can all agree that nobody knows more about how to gain lots of weight than these guys. What they primarily employ is the “meal patterning” technique. The sumo wrestler diet is based on this: 1. Skip breakfast. By depriving their bodies of food after eight hours of sleep, their metabolic rates stay low.
Click to continue reading the rest of the article...What do bread, crackers, cereal, macaroni & cheese, frozen pizza, donuts, and cookies have in common? Besides being at the top of the list of many kids’ favorite foods, they are all possible sources of trans fats. Trans fats are oils that have been chemically-altered (through a process called hydrogenation) from their original liquid states, [...]
Click to continue reading the rest of the article...You have most likely heard a lot about acai berries lately. They are being talked up all over the place as a superfood that is going to be the cure to all sorts of ills. But if you are smart, you want to know a little more about anything you are going to ingest. So, [...]
Click to continue reading the rest of the article...I don’t know about you, but I love a good hamburger on the BBQ. I love them so much that I need to be careful of the ingredients I use or I have a tough time staying lean. I’ve come up with a really healthy, delicious burger recipe that you’ve got to try – it’s [...]
Click to continue reading the rest of the article...Are you eating at least 25 grams of fiber a day? I’m sure you’ve heard all the benefits of improving heart and digestive health, but did you know fiber can help you lose fat as well? Fiber has the ability to expand up to 10 times its weight and size in the stomach. Thus, they [...]
Click to continue reading the rest of the article...Do you know what “sugar alcohols” are? More and more food manufacturers are using it in their products to “hide” the sugars used in their products. If you’re trying to lose fat, or just improve your overall health in general, it’s important that you understand that these are and how they may affect your progress. [...]
Click to continue reading the rest of the article...I have a little nutrition IQ test for you today. See if you can guess correctly which breakfast is healthier below. Breakfast option #1: -Special K cereal with low-fat soy milk -Glass of Orange juice -Half of a wheat bagel Breakfast option #2: -Half of a grapefruit -Whole eggs scrambled with vegetables & organic grass-fed [...]
Click to continue reading the rest of the article...Ready for a truly awesome fat loss technique? Then you’ve got to try “Carbohydrate Cycling” (or “carb cycling”). There’s no question that a low-carb/high-protein diet plan can be effective. However, for most, the disadvantages outweigh the benefits. If you’ve tried them before, you know what I mean: fatigue, crankiness, intense cravings, etc. That’s no way [...]
Click to continue reading the rest of the article...We’ve already heard a gajillion times about the numerous benefits of green tea, but did you know that these teas also have many health benefits that aren’t talked about as often: 1. chammomile tea 2. hibiscus tea (common in most “herbal teas”) *Chammomile* In fact, I just read a study the other day that indicated [...]
Click to continue reading the rest of the article...Be careful what (and how much) you drink! The other day I mentioned that I often have a couple drinks on Saturday, one of my two “high carb days” for the week. I’m able to stay very lean and still enjoy myself on the weekends because I do so in moderation, and I choose my [...]
Click to continue reading the rest of the article...Did you know that it is estimated that 60-70% of your immune system is located in your gut? I’ll explain more on that in a minute. Do you get sick often or are you in almost perfect health 99% of the time? Most people it seems get sick at least once every couple weeks. Other [...]
Click to continue reading the rest of the article...If you’ve been a reader of mine for some time, you probably know that I’m a big proponent of “cheat meals” to actually increase your fat loss efforts and keep your metabolic rate higher. This is basically strategic planned overeating at certain times while keeping overall weekly calorie intake where it needs to be for [...]
Click to continue reading the rest of the article...I bet it’s more than you think, and it could be preventing you from achieving the best possible results, quickly. There are two main problems with consuming too much sugar: it adds up quickly, and it contains very little nutritional value. People who replace nutritionally-rich carbohydrates (fruits, vegetables, natural starchy carbs, etc.) with refined sugar [...]
Click to continue reading the rest of the article...I just came up with a great new recipe that I think you might really enjoy. My sister was visiting us from out of town and I wanted to have her over for dinner. My kids requested tacos, and I usually use extra lean ground turkey, but my sister is a vegetarian and so I [...]
Click to continue reading the rest of the article...How much attention do you give to the meal after your workout? I hope a considerable amount, as this meal helps deliver very important nutrients to your muscles, which is absolutely imperative to achieving good results. I just analyzed two new members’ diet plans this morning and they were both way off the mark with [...]
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