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Glorified Pop Tarts - The Truth behind Cereal Bars and Breakfast Bars

Road Trips.
Jackson Browne Load-Out Stay lyrics says it all:
And these towns all look the same We just pass the time in our hotel rooms And wander ’round backstage Till those lights […]

Vitamin B Complex Supplementation

It is amazing how many items in the local grocery store are supplemented with common vitamins and minerals.
Table salt is iodized, to prevent goiter.
Milk is supplemented with Vitamins A and D because calcium absorption to the bones decreases during the Northern winter months.  Our past generation (before the supplementation) would suffer rickets due to the […]

Saturated Fats, Monounsaturated Fats, Polyunsaturated Fats, and Terrible Trans Fats

I discussed the topic of protein in great detail, and promoted Omega 3 fatty acids.  I even promoted chocolate milk, which contains saturated fats, especially the whole milk variety.
But what about fats?
Here is a brief overview of the 3 main fats: Saturated Fats, Monounsaturated Fats, and Polyunsaturated Fats, and of course, the terrible Trans Fats […]

Cereal and Milk, not Chocolate Milk Better for Recovery?

I’ve harped on the benefits of chocolate milk instead of high priced protein powders in the last few articles.
Now research from The University of Texas at Austin has proved a bowl of whole-grain cereal is just as good .  (Sorry, Fruit Loops, Coco Puffs and Lucky Charms do NOT count!)
Because at the end of the […]

Why Food can be Better than Protein Powders

We all agree protein powders have an edge for convenience. Some are RTD (ready to drink), and some just require cold water and a shaker.

But natural wholesome food sources have extra benefits beyond powders. Beef has iron. Fish has Taurine, Omega 3 oils, and B12. Dairy products have calcium.

The Protein Book […]

Jeremy Wariner and the Simple Whole Foods Diet

This is a good example of a world class athlete chowing down on a Simple Whole Foods Diet of ribs, sausage, baked potato with sour cream, cheese, and brisket! No need to pop pills here, though, maybe some Alka-Seltzer after the meal?

Jeremy quotes, “I can eat whatever I want, whenever I want, and as […]

Recharge with Milk

The Recharge with Milk website (see below) is sponsored by the Dairy Farmers of Canada, of course.

I love their interactive demo on comparing Chocolate Milk with other drinks.

While conventional protein powders contain many of the essential nutrients your body requires after a workout, they contain far more protein than most exercisers need as part of […]

Recovery Drinks with 4:1 Carbs Protein ratio

As a rebuttal to the Gatorade Tiger Focus drink that you consume before and during your competition, you know the competition isn’t resting on their laurels. I’m not referring to the golfers, I’m referring to beverage companies.

Everyone is trying to make a buck these days. What recession? Sports and high level performance […]

Gatorade Tiger Woods Focus, Theanine, and Green Tea

Newsflash: Gatorade and Tiger Woods have launched the reformulated Gatorade Tiger Focus which provides advanced hydration to help promote mental focus, as inspired by Tiger Woods’ legendary mental toughness.

It’s the Masters weekend and I couldn’t help noticing the buzz with the Gatorade Tiger Focus, which is really an enhanced Gatorade Thirst Quencher, with 25% more […]

The Easy Simple Whole Foods Diet

One of my very first articles on this Blog was the Top 5 supplements to take (or top 3 if you are on a budget).

But what about natural wholesome food as supplements?

I agree, in a perfect world, everything you need for your body is at the grocery store. Jeremy Wariner doesn’t take supplements, and […]

5-Hour Energy Shots Drinks

In large American cities, you have to enter your 5 digit zip code when paying by credit card at a gas station. That doesn’t help me with my 6 character Postal code, so I am always forced to go inside and pay the cashier.

On my last trip to Las Vegas, I noticed they really […]

PRECOVERY - Improving Performance with Tart Cherries

This article was written by Marie Spano, MS, RD, CSCS

Traditional Post-exercise Recovery

There are many factors that can influence an athlete’s success: for example, strength and conditioning, sport specific training, nutrition, rest and recovery all play important roles. However, the least well-known but arguably most important aspect is recovery. Athletes who routinely push their physical limits […]

Top 10 Worst Fast Food Places List

There was a lot of buzz last year when Tyson Gay confessed over his preference for fast food.

Even Usain Bolt was eating McDonald Chicken McNuggets in Beijing.

David Oliver’s recent experience in Beijing claims the fast food saved his health and made him perform when it counted. Here is a recent quote on Daily Telegraph:

“A […]

Jessica Hardy and the Supplement Contamination Saga

Once again, we have another case of an alleged supplement contamination.

I don’t know who to believe anymore. It’s a classic case of “he said, she said”.

I’ll let the facts unravel and have the courts decide. Better to be tried by 12, then hung by 6 or shot by 5, right?

But this case is […]

How much Carbs Should a Sprinter Eat Before Competition?

Q&A with Lyle McDonald, author of The Protein Book

Q: SpeedEndurance.com:

Some coaches tell their sprinters not to each too much carbs the night before a race, as the theory is 1 gram of carbohydrates requires 2 grams of water to store as glycogen. The end result may make the athlete feel “bloated”. On the […]

Usain Bolt’s Diet and the Carb, Protein, and Fat ratio

I read an article about Usain Bolt’s Diet, and how he was not a fan of supplements, just like Jeremy Wariner (who can blame them with the scare in supplement contamination?). The only exception was Vitamin C.

The article claimed he ate six daily meals containing 30% carbohydrates, 60% protein, and 10% fats, with most […]

The Fear of Athletic Supplement Contamination

Stop before you drink that protein shake.

According to the study from Dec 2007 commissioned by Informed-Choice, approximately 25% of supplements could be contaminated. According to the report, which can be found here (PDF):

Fifty-eight supplement samples were purchased from popular retail outlets and Internet sites in the United States and sent to HFL (Horseracing Forensic […]

What is the Best Protein Recovery Drink for Sprinters?

Q&A with Lyle McDonald, author of The Protein Book

This question is aimed particularly for sprinters who also do a moderate amount of weight training.

Q: SpeedEndurance.com:

What is the best protein recovery drink for sprinters who have to wait 1-2 hours until they got home from practice to eat a solid home-cooked meal? There are a […]

2009 BC Strength Fitness and Conditioning Conference

Focus on Recovery, Regeneration and Rehabilitation

Our Head Coach, Derek Hansen, will be hosting a Conference on March 7th, 2009 in Vancouver, BC with a theme of Recovery, Regeneration and Rehabilitation. You can download the conference brochure by clicking here. (PDF)

Last year’s conference, Mobility and Movement, was a huge success.

If you live in the Pacific […]

PODCAST - John Berardi - Sports Nutrition On The Go

If you have been to other sports forums and websites, you’ve probably come across the name John Berardi. I heard of Dr. Berardi in 2002 while he was doing his Ph.D. in Kinesiology specializing in Exercise and Nutritional Biochemistry. My Undergrad major was also Exercise Physiology with a concentration in Biochemistry, so of […]

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