Shark Fin Soup and Benefits of Shark Cartilage
June 19, 2008 by Jimson Lee
When I was a boy (and that was a longtime ago) I remember eating Shark Fin Soup for New Year’s Day dinner. The occasional wedding dinner would also serve it as an appetizer.
Unlike the Bird Nest soup (which isn’t really a bird nest) and the Egg Roll (which doesn’t contain any eggs), Shark Fin Soup […]
Personal Goal Setting & Planning Success
June 2, 2008 by Jimson Lee
Just before the New Year’s, I wrote a post on The Power of Writing Down Your Goals.
Tom Venuto had another great example that didn’t include Harvard Graduates. In his Blog, he wrote:
(Guess Who)
“I will come to America, which is the country for me. Once here, I will become the greatest bodybuilder in […]
Nutrition for Recovery - Post Workout Drink Controversy
May 26, 2008 by Jimson Lee
I’ll ask the question: What is the best Post Workout Drink for Nutrition and Recovery?
Specifically, what should the ratio of protein and carbohydrates be? Should you also add glutamine or BCAA? How about creatine?
Several theories exists, depending on your sport (speed/power or endurance sports), the number of workouts per day (two for […]
Essential Fatty Acids and Fish Oil Benefits and Risks
May 24, 2008 by Jimson Lee
This is Part 1 of a 2 Part series.
When reading fish oil supplement labels:
Make sure the type of fish from which the fish oil is extracted is listed.
Look for terms “coldwater,” “deep water” and “wild” as opposed to “farm-raised.”
In what ocean or hemisphere was the fish caught? North Atlantic, deep, coldwater is said to be […]
Complete Guide to Essential Fatty Acids and Fish Oil
May 23, 2008 by Jimson Lee
This article was guest blogged by Mitch Pellecchia of VitaCost.com who wrote Complete Guide to Protein Powder Supplements, A Guide to Vitamin B12 Supplements and What are Amino Acids?
About Essential Fatty Acids and Fish Oil
By now, most of us have heard of essential fatty acids (EFAs) and their potential health benefits. They’re said to sustain […]
The 12 Commandments to Better Health and Wellness
May 22, 2008 by Jimson Lee
This article is guest blogged by Joe Sarti. Joe blogged recently on the topic of Nutrition and Kettlebell Training to Improve Your 40 Yard Dash Time
The Commandments of Being Healthy
1. Commitment
What do goals, deadlines, words mean if you are not willing to commitment to seeing them through? What is more important than committing to […]
111 Egg Recipies and Egg White Recipes
May 20, 2008 by Jimson Lee
After I posted the article on Egg Whites International contest, Wendy from La Jolla sent me this ebook to share with my readers.
Eggs, particularly egg whites, are a good source of protein.
This special ebook has a section devoted to cooking of eggs, and includes 111 recipes including Omelets.
>> Click here to download your copy of […]
What are Amino Acids?
May 12, 2008 by Jimson Lee
This article was guest blogged by Mitch Pellecchia of VitaCost.com who wrote Complete Guide to Protein Powder Supplements and A Guide to Vitamin B12 Supplements. His other upcoming articles include Essential Fatty Acids and Fish Oil.
What are Amino Acids?
Amino acids occur naturally in the body. They’re nitrogen-containing compounds which compose the structure of proteins […]
Complete Guide to Protein Powder Supplements - Part 2
May 5, 2008 by Jimson Lee
- How much protein do athletes need?
- What’s the best protein?
- When should protein be consumed around training for optimal results?
>> Click here for the ultimate book on protein intake for both strength, power and endurance athletes
Complete Guide to Protein Powder Supplements
- Part 1 can be found here.
Side effects of protein powder, safety and toxicity
There […]
Complete Guide to Protein Powder Supplements
May 5, 2008 by Jimson Lee
- How much protein do athletes need?
- What’s the best protein?
- When should protein be consumed around training for optimal results?
>> Click here for the ultimate book on protein intake for both strength, power and endurance athletes
This article was guest blogged by Mitch Pellecchia of VitaCost.com who wrote A Guide to Vitamin B12 Supplements. […]
Are the Foods You Are Eating Keeping You in Pain?
April 29, 2008 by Jimson Lee
During the summer in the Pacific Northwest, we do get our fair share of mosquitoes, and one of my tips to reduce the pain and inflammation is taking Omega 3 supplements. Lots of it.
I didn’t realize it at the time until I contacted Jesse Cannone, and he mentioned trying an “Anti-Inflammatory Diet” as certain […]
A Guide to Vitamin B12 Supplements
April 24, 2008 by Jimson Lee
In January, I wrote 2 articles on Vitamin B12 Deficiency Debate and Why is Vitamin B12 the Scapegoat.
Mitch Pellecchia of VitaCost.com submitted this article, along with several others with topics ranging from Protein Powders, Amino Acids, and Essential Fatty Acids and Fish Oil. I like the fact that he cites all his references at […]
Post-Workout Recovery Drinks and Fat Loss
April 21, 2008 by Jimson Lee
I am very big on post-workout recovery drinks. Why? Because my commute back home from the track is 20-30 minutes. And by the time dinner is ready, we are looking at up to 2 hours from the end of the workout to sitting down at the dinner table. Certainly not good […]
Top 10 Supplement Checklist
April 7, 2008 by Jimson Lee
Thanks to Social Bookmarking, the article The Top 5 Supplements to Take (or Top 3 if You’re on a Budget) is one of the most popular articles on this Blog.
Marc David of www.nobullbodybuilding.com expands this list to a Top 10 Supplement Checklist.
A few days ago this kid posted his supplement stack pictures. He […]
Caffeine Effects on Short-Term Performance during Prolonged Exercise in the Heat
April 2, 2008 by Jimson Lee
During my College years, I was known for drinking a Dunkin Donuts thermos of coffee before my 100 meter dashes. I wasn’t a great starter, and my ability to react to the gun was average, not great like Armin Hary.
Basically, I would consume coffee for caffeine to help my “alertness” while […]
How To Prevent Eating Disorders in Sports
March 26, 2008 by Jimson Lee
If you coach middle or long distance, you really have to watch out for eating disorders, particularly in female athletes.
There is so much pressure to be thin and light. One has look at all the successful distance runners out there, African or non-African, and their body types are all the same: stick thin. […]
How Much Sleep Do I Need?
March 19, 2008 by Jimson Lee
How much sleep do people need?
I posed a similar question on one of my earliest blog entries on The Best Method to Sleep using your REM cycle. My theory is sleep in multiples of 90 minutes REM cycles, such as sleeping 6 or 7.5 hours per night. In my case, sometimes it’s only […]
The REAL Effects of Alcohol On Your Body
March 12, 2008 by Jimson Lee
As a rebuttal to Tom Venuto’s Calories and Alcohol article, Marc David from www.nobullbodybuilding.com fame had this to say about the REAL Effects of Alcohol On Your Body. As always, be sure to check the references cited at the end of the article.
If you are curious as to the effects of alcohol on the […]
Calories in Alcohol and Weight Loss
March 5, 2008 by Jimson Lee
I remember the fall of 1988 where my varsity athletes had to attend a compulsory “Awareness seminar” on Drugs.
Now we all remember what happened in September 1988, right? But after sitting in a room with hundreds of varsity athletes and coaches, they failed to mention the number 1 most harmful and deadly drug in […]
Sleep Disruption and Daylight Savings Time Change
March 2, 2008 by Jimson Lee
Just a reminder, Daylight Savings Time is a week away in USA & Canada (March 9, 2008)
I’m certainly looking forward to longer days, as I’m tired of finishing track practices in total darkness.
The one hour time difference, either from Daylight Savings/Standard Time, or traveling one time zone, does make a difference on your sleep patterns. […]
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