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6 Steps to a Healthy Paleo Diet

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The Paleo diet is perfect for maintaining good health and for supporting treatment and avoiding conditions such as gastro-intestinal disturbances, malabsorption, autoimmune diseases, blood sugar regulation, inflammation, and weight management. However, there is a lot of confusion and misinformation about what the Paleo Diet is and how best to do it. The Paleo diet today […]

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Does Life Create Free Radical Damage?

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Does Life Create Free Radical Damage? What is Free Radical Damage? Oxidative stress is what happens in your body when you have too many free radicals. Specifically this damage is caused by an unstable molecule that steals another electron. The molecule gets unstable because an electron was taken away from it, and this creates a […]

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Best Paleo Protein Powder

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 Best Paleo Protein Powder  PurePaleo is the best Paleo protein powder that I have found so far. It is dairy free, grain and legume free and is made from grass fed beef. If you are looking for a protein powder to fuel your workout, loose weight, gain muscle, or have as a healthy breakfast on the go then look […]

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5 ways to reduce free radical damage when training

5 ways to reduce free radical damage when training   We all know that long training sessions are stressful on the body. But did you know that prolonged exercise results in free radical damage (FRD)? Over time, FRD results in premature aging and can lead to serious health conditions later in life. The sources for […]

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5 Common Nutrition Training Mistakes for Endurance Athletes

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 5 Common Nutrition Training Mistakes for Endurance Athletes    What are the 5 common nutrition training mistakes endurance athletes?  Surely you have heard of carbo-loading the night before the race. That is supposedly the best time to restock muscles glycogen. But is that true? Not really. Keep reading if you would like to learn about the most […]

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The Essentials to Look For in a Whey Protein Powder

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The Essentials to Look For in a Whey Protein Powder When you are training hard and need to make sure you are getting enough protein to recover from workouts, and build lean muscle, you want to get the best. Your best choice is all-natural, 100% grass fed cows’ whey, NOT a pesticide-treated, grain-fed product. Compared […]

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Best Sources of Carbohydrates for an Athlete

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Best Sources of Carbohydrates for an Athlete As an athlete you have additional nutritional requirements that need to be met. Carbohydrates for fueling workouts and building glycogen stores are one example. But what are the best sources of carbohydrates for an athlete?  You have many choices on how to fuel your body, and in my […]

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Are you eating too much sugar?

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Are you eating too much sugar?   Are you consuming too much sugar? The answer most likely is yes. The average American consumes about 150 pounds of sugar per year. That amounts to 3 pounds every week, or 500 extra calories per day. According to Forbes Magazine, back in 1822 the average American consumed 45 […]