The main focus of the Paleo Diet is to recreate the dietary intake of our caveman ancestors. The source of this idea is that many of the chronic diseases that have become more prevalent over the centuries (such as diabetes and heart disease) are directly related to the over processing and chemical additives to many of the foods we eat.

Some people include only cardio in their exercise routines, while others stick solely to strength training. To be fair, many who only do cardio are endurance athletes that benefit from being as light as possible (i.e. runners), while those who stick to lifting are usually bodybuilders or powerlifters who must add muscle mass to increase strength or aesthetics. However, both groups can benefit from spending some time in the other camp.

When you see a container of protein powder that contains milk-based protein, the source is usually whey protein. But that doesn’t mean it should be your only source of supplemental protein!

I often get asked whether it would be better to eat your first meal before a morning workout or wait until afterwards. The answer to this really depends on the overall goal you hope to achieve.

It’s common to see advertisements that set unreasonable expectations for muscle growth (like the old Cell-Tech label that promised “7 lbs. in 7 days!”). The truth is, just like fat loss, muscle gain is a slow process.

HMB (or b-Hydroxy b-methylbutyrate) is a metabolite (an intermediate product formed during a chemical reaction) of the amino acid leucine. Leucine is one of the 3 branched chain amino acids (BCAAs), which have been proven to decrease muscle soreness by increasing the rate of muscle repair when taken before, during, or after a strength training workout.

Nutrigenomics considers a person’s genetics in personalizing their nutrition recommendations and assessing their risk for chronic disease. This scientific approach involves analyzing a person’s genes to determine what dietary changes they should make to improve health and prevent or treat disease.

One of the most common questions I get at my nutrition seminars is “how can I cut carbohydrates out of my life?”

The holidays can be a time of joy and excitement at the prospect of seeing friends and family and enjoying seasonal traditions, but it can also be a time of stress and anxiety when it comes to navigating the dinner table.

Over the past decade, numerous alternatives to dairy milk have popped up in grocery stores across the nation.