The Clear Picture Of Why We Become Unhealthy.
When I analyze what we humans prioritize on when we spend money it becomes clear that we need to reevaluate what we are doing. We spend so much money
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SALT SHAKEDOWN
I agree salt intake should be regulated. Around the world we humans are numbing our taste buds with the over consumption of salt. Regain your
A SAMPLE FOOD PLAN
A SAMPLE FOOD PLAN to help you eat healthier and get in shape: Breakfast : Organic Cereals,(those you fill yourself from a bin), in the morning wi
SECRETS OF PROPER NUTRITION
For ease of use, I’ve summarized the principles and guidelines of proper nutrition below. Please refer to these 12 secrets of proper nutrition, shou
SUPPLEMENTS – A HELPING HAND
The nutritional supplement industry is a huge, I mean absolutely huge business. And most of the money being made is on products that are little mor
FAT LOSS TIME…ONE LAST CALL FOR ALCOHOL
It amazes me that people think they can eat right for fat loss all week and then spend the weekend getting plastered while chugging down loads of beer
THE WORD ON SODIUM
Often times you can lose fat but actually look worse in the mirror due to bloating. This is usually a symptom of too much sodium. An overabundance of
MY FAVORITE HEALTHY TREAT
The one treat I would say is permissible more often is a few ounces of organic dark chocolate. This actually has healthy antioxidant properties and ca
TREATS, SODIUM, & ALCOHOL
You may have noticed the food chart does not contain cookies, ice cream, cakes, candy, etc. This is for obvious reasons, as these foods are not requ
RECIPE IDEAS
I’m not a big fan of most cookbooks, as they do not formulate their meal ideas using the types of lean body foods that you should be focusing on. Bu
MEAL AND SNACK CREATION
To make one of your 3 meals per day, simply choose 1-2 portions of carbohydrates, 1-2 portions of vegetables, and 1 portion of protein. To make one of
LEAN BODY SECRET
In addition, staying on the exact same level of calories for too long (which will happen with strict calorie restriction) can actually be detrimental
MEAL & SNACK CREATION – USE PORTIONS
Remember, by looking at your food index you now know the approximate number of calories you’ll need to eat each day to lose fat consistently. And ag
NUTRIENT RATIOS
I believe nutrient ratios are a bit overblown by most fat loss experts. There are varying opinions on this subject, but what I’ve found is that so l
COOKING AND FOOD PREPARATION
Great food choices can be totally destroyed if they are prepared using unhealthy methods. Fried foods and foods cooked in the unhealthy oils previousl
THE TWO MOST IMPORTANT MEALS
Here’s another diet cliché for you…”breakfast is the most important meal of the day”. True! Well, sort of. It’s actually one of the t
BE A GRAZER – MINI MEALS
The next component of proper nutrition that we want to address involves how to spread out your meals for optimum nutrient absorption and fat loss pote
THE VALUE OF WATER
OK, you’re probably thinking, wait a minute, water is not a food, so what’s it doing here? The reality is that water is the most important eleme
ORGANICS, GLYCEMIC INDEX, & PH
There is a lot of talk and controversy surrounding the value of eating organic foods, paying attention to the glycemic index value of foods, and watch
FRUITS AND VEGGIES
During childhood most of us hated vegetables, hiding the stuff under the carper if we could. Technically fruits and veggies are carbohydrates and the
FATS
There is perhaps no other subject surrounded by more confusion in the field of nutrition than that of dietary fats. A few years ago, a lot of the expe
WHY “DIETS” DON’T WORK
A lot of experts will say “diets don’t work”, and then put you on a diet! Truth be told, diets do work…at least partially. Let me explain
FUELING YOUR FAT BURNING SYSTEM
The principles of proper exercise will do wonders for your body, confidence, and self-esteem. You have to lay the groundwork for your fat burning expe
THE CALORIE REALITY & MICRONUTRIENT MIRACLE
Just about everything you eat or drink has calories. We expend energy and burn calories in our bodies, and then need to eat more calories so we can
REACH FOR NUTRIENTS
What I’ve found is that when you switch your focus from starting with carbs, protein, and fat ratios to first looking at and picking foods that are
GET A HANDLE ON YOUR RMR
Focusing on nutrient rich foods makes our job of creating a calorie deficit a lot easier. But while you don’t have to count calories, you should
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THE (ANIMAL) PROTEIN OBSESSION
Proteins are the literal building blocks of your body. They are necessary for the building and maintenance of your bodies tissue and cells, and also h