Babies Gluten Type I Diabetes Tom Nikkola

Gluten Consumption, Babies, and the Risk of Type I Diabetes

There are no good reasons to eat gluten. There are numerous reasons to avoid gluten-containing foods. This includes babies as much as it includes adults. Yet, parents are often encouraged to give their kids cereal once they start eating whole foods. Perhaps, these findings from The Annual Meeting of the … Keep reading…

Which Diet Is Best

Which Diet Is Best To Start With?

Within 24 hours of starting VIGOR Training, half of the member-athletes send me a message, wondering what diet they should follow. Outside of training for a physique competition or a special event, like a wedding or class reunion, I usually steer people away from a specific diet. Note: if you … Keep reading…

Keto and The Tenacious Pursuit of Optimal Health | Tom Nikkola 1

The Ultimate Guide to the Ketogenic Diet (Keto)

Keto is the diet of the decade. As with many things in nutrition, the ketogenic diet is surrounded by myths, misinformation, and exaggeration. The truth about keto is that it’s better than the alarmists would have you believe, and not the panacea that your best friend thinks it is. What … Keep reading…

Do Detox Diets Work | Tom Nikkola

Do Detox Diets Work?

“Do detox diets work?” “What do you think about me going on a 12-day water fast?” “Should I get a juicer and start juicing?” When I’m faced with these questions or conversations, I often try to do my best to dodge them, not because I don’t have something to say, … Keep reading…

28 Days - Four Weeks Of Fat Loss - Tom Nikkola

28 Days: 4-Week Muscle Gain Fat Loss Diet

Assuming you’re following an awesome strength and conditioning program (like VIGOR Training), 28 Days could be the best muscle gain, fat loss diet available. It isn’t easy, but it’s incredibly effective. And you only need to stick with it for four weeks. Can you do that? The Problem With “Slow … Keep reading…

Tom Nikkola Diet

The Easiest Diet I’ve Ever Followed 

In the past, I didn’t mind using my free time to cook, prepare, and pack meals for the week. I’d make a bunch of the same foods, pack them into microwavable dishes, and take some to work each day. It was very logical, methodical, and…boring. During another period of our … Keep reading…

How To Dine Out And Stick To Your Diet | Tom Nikola

How to Easily Dine Out and Stick to Your Diet

I remember the days of preparing my meals on Sundays and Wednesdays, cooking in bulk, portioning out my protein, fat and carbs. For most of my career, I carried an Igloo Cooler to work everyday. That cooler even came with me when I was dressed in business attire. Most days … Keep reading…