Fitness/Exercise
What Vitamins Give you Energy? And Other Natural Ways to Rev Your Body’s Engine
“Why am I always tired with no energy?” my friend asked me again last week. “And what vitamins give you energy? Is there anything natural I can do to change this?” One day of fatigue leads to another. She’s struggled with it for years. And now she’s starting to feel like it’s an epidemic. For…
Read MoreBlood Chemistry for Weight Loss
What if we could get weight loss right as we age by optimizing our blood chemistry? If I had a dollar for every time I heard, “I’ve been eating so well, go to the gym 6 days a week, I’m addressing every component I can think of, and I have not lost a pound! AND…
Read MoreOptimal Blood Sugar Levels
Optimal blood sugar levels are one of the most vital of the blood chemistry numbers. It ensures graceful aging and optimal health. And note, I didn’t say “normal” levels. Averaging over 95 on fasting glucose will whittle away at your eye health, nerve integrity, circulation, healing capacity, body composition, and energy levels. All while producing…
Read MoreProtein Intake: How to Time It With Your Workouts
The importance of protein intake in regards to exercise recovery, muscle gain and fat loss is well understood. Protein supplementation has existed in the world of exercise and nutrition for more than 60 years. And is more popular now than ever. But, are we getting the most out of this amazing nutrient? Timing is everything.…
Read MoreWhey Protein: Which Whey Is Best?
Atkins, Slim Fast, Muscle Milk, Lean Body, Premier, MetRX, Weider, the list goes on. Since gaining popularity with Joe Weider’s shakes in the 60s and 70s, whey protein has been a staple in the foundation of almost every athlete’s nutritional program. But why is this? What makes whey so special? And better yet, what is…
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