Another study adds to the evidence that a high-protein diet is best for weight loss. I’ve been promoting the health benefits of a high-protein diet for years. During that time, research and experience have only added evidence to the idea that a high-protein diet is ideal for weight management. A … Keep reading…
Can you lose weight without doing cardio? Should you even do cardio as part of a weight loss program? If you asked the average person how to lose weight, they’d tell you, “eat fewer calories and do lots of cardio.” Heck, if you asked the average, inexperienced personal trainer, he … Keep reading…
Do you eat like a bird and still gain weight? Feel depressed and exhausted even though you eat well and sleep enough? Do you have high cholesterol? It might be low thyroid, also known as hypothyroidism. Low thyroid affects one in seven people, five to eight times as many women … Keep reading…
What are the best sleep hacks? What’s the difference between deep sleep and REM? Which supplements support better sleep? These are just a few of the common questions people ask about sleep. In this blog post, I’ll do my best to provide you the answers to these questions and many … Keep reading…
Is a high-protein diet the best diet you could follow? If so, what are the health benefits? Are there any risks? Read on, and you’ll understand why I believe a high-protein diet is the best diet for health, fitness, and even supporting quality-of-life later in life. What is a High-Protein … Keep reading…
Muscle plays a significant role in your long-term health, fitness, longevity, and even your ability to ward off disease and infection. Yet the vast majority of Americans do little to no strength training. Investing three to five hours per week, lifting weights and doing other movements that challenge your muscles, … Keep reading…
Is coffee good or bad for you? Few topics in nutrition create as much confusion as the health benefits of coffee, or its risks. Yet, when you look at the research, the evidence is clear: coffee is good for you. Of course, I’m referring to a plain cup of Joe. … Keep reading…
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, politicians and policymakers have focused on social distancing, washing hands, and face coverings, three things that might slow the spread of COVID-19. Coming from a health and fitness background, what’s most disturbing to me is the lack of discussion around improving people’s health. If public health … Keep reading…
Data from the United States and Europe shows that those with the highest risk of severe cases of COVID-19 and death from the virus are the elderly, and those with pre-existing health conditions. If you are healthy, you have an extremely low risk of severe illness. Like really low. If … Keep reading…
Though I’m not a barista, I do make a great cup of dark roast coffee. In the search for the best method for brewing dark roast coffee, we’ve tried a lot. We’ve brewed with Keurigs and Cusinarts, French Presses and Pour Overs. We even invested in a Miele countertop unit. … Keep reading…
Which is the best diet for building a long-living, lean, fit body; low-carb, keto, low-fat, or high-protein? If you’re looking for the short answer, it’s a high-protein diet. Does that mean low-fat or low-carb diets never work? Not necessarily. In this article, I’ll explain a little of the pros and … Keep reading…
One in three people sleep less than seven hours each night. One in three people are obese. There might be a connection there. Although everyone who’s overweight or obese isn’t sleep-deprived, and some people who are sleep-deprived might stay skinny, sleep definitely plays a role on body composition for most … Keep reading…