I know what you’re thinking. What? Peanut Butter? You mean the stuff everyone tells me to avoid? This guy is crazy!
Consistent with my previous posts, I’m going to debunk another common myth–that you must avoid peanut butter at all costs when dieting. That’s right, peanut butter is a healthy choice and, in my opinion, [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Diet'
Stop Avoiding Peanut Butter Immediately!
May 10th, 2010 · No Comments · Diet
Tags:antioxidants·Healthy Fat·Lower Cholesterol·Peanut Butter·Peanuts·Protein
Why and What You Should Be Eating Before Bedtime
January 20th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Diet, Health
For years there have been misconceptions about eating before bed. Many people often tend to associate meals before bed to fat storage and weight gain. These arguments aren’t entirely incorrect, but I’ll argue that the benefits of a healthy snack before bed does more good than bad to your body.
Sleep is the body’s time [...]
Tags:bedtime snack·eating before bed·fat·fat loss·healthy bedtime snack·muscle·muscle building·tissue repair
What Energy Drink Companies Don’t Want You to Know
January 13th, 2010 · No Comments · Diet, General, Health, Supplements
For years, many people have turned to energy drinks for an added kick to help them get through the day or other stressful situations. Do all the ingredients in energy drinks really work? The answer is very controversial. Many ingredients in energy drinks, such as Taurine, are added because of hype or inconclusive evidence.
Most tests [...]
Tags:Caffeine·energy·energy drink·natural energy·Supplements·Taurine
4 Reasons Why You Need to Be Eating Whole Eggs
January 11th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Diet
Eggs have gotten a bad rap for quite a while. Many people have strayed away from them because of their high cholesterol and saturated fat content. On the contrary, I happen to think eggs are one of nature’s superfoods. They are full of vitamins, minerals, and have many other unique properties that help the body [...]
Tags:Cholesterol·Egg·Egg White·Egg Yolk·Saturate Fat·Whole Egg
Is Honey a Healthy Alternative to Sugar? The Answer May Surprise You.
January 8th, 2010 · No Comments · Diet, Health
Honey is one of the oldest sweeteners known to man. For many years it has been said to be healthier than sugar because it is natural. Unfortunately, although honey has some very unique and beneficial properties, it is not a smart alternative to table sugar.
To get technical, we can refer to the glycemic index. The [...]
Tags:antioxidants·Blood sugar·Glycemic Index·Honey·natural·sucrose·sugar·table sugar
The 90/10 Rule–The Most Effective Way to Get Your Diet in Check
January 2nd, 2010 · No Comments · Diet, Health
The most important part of any healthy lifestyle is diet. Unfortunately, I think fitness marketing has really blurred the line between being healthy and being excessive. The fact is, we aren’t all fitness models and bodybuilders, so it’s absolutely ridiculous to eat like them. I admit it, i too fell victim to the obsessive eating [...]
Tags:Diet
2010 Fitness Resolutions–How to Reach Your Goals
January 1st, 2010 · No Comments · Diet, Fitness, General, Health
It’s the time of the year when gyms around the country flood with people. Everyone is excited for the chance to begin the with yet another clean, fitness slate. Some are getting ready for spring break, while others are en route to grabbing health by its horns. This is also the time of the year [...]
Keep It Simple, Stupid
December 28th, 2009 · No Comments · Diet, Fitness, Health, Workouts
When it comes to the latest fitness, diets, and health tips, it is important to remember that simple, in most cases, is always better.
I’ve recently realized how beneficial it can be to find the most simple fitness/diet plan and stick to it. Not only so you don’t wear yourself out and lose interest, but also [...]