Tart Cherry Juice Benefits - The Next Health Antioxidant?
December 8, 2008 by Jimson Lee
I’m a firm believer in a simple post-workout protein drink spiked with 5 or 10 grams of Glutamine after a hard workout. I even recommend this to my marathon runner friends to lessen the pain in their quads 1-2 days after their race.
And for sleep, I simply take Melatonin or Sleepzyme if I need […]
Omega-3 Fatty Acids with Golden vs Brown Flax Seeds
October 28, 2008 by Jimson Lee
This video is a classic.
It is 15 minutes long with speaker James Boschman from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. He is the President and CEO of Randolph and James Flax Mills.
Where the heck is Prince Albert, Saskatchewan?
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan has a population of less than 35,000 and is about 600 miles north of Bismarck, North Dakota. […]
Are French Fries Bad for You?
September 5, 2008 by Jimson Lee
I get asked this question a lot, especially on road trips.
There are several reasons why you, your athletes, or your children should NOT eat french fries.
In contrast, there are reason why you should eat it. One reason is they are yummy with ketchup or mayonnaise.
Back in my Montreal days, I recall the owner of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Egg White Protein and Content
May 17, 2008 by Jimson Lee
- How much protein is in an egg?
- How many grams of protein are in an egg white?
- Is egg white protein good for strength training?
- What is egg protein concentrate?
If you want these answers, you can either buy the Protein Book by Lyle McDonald:
>> Click here for the ultimate book on protein intake for […]
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 […]
Vancouver Meet-up with Yaro Starak and John Chow
May 7, 2008 by Jimson Lee
My Blog started as the book I never published. I liked the features of Wordpress for a CMS (content management system) and how it handles multiple categories and tags. If you like to write and want a way to brain dump your thoughts into linkable chapters, then Wordpress is the only way to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Too Much Soy? Supplementing with Methionine as a Natural Anti-Depressant
February 6, 2008 by Jimson Lee
One of my athletes jokingly commented how people who eat too much health foods, in particular, soy and soy protein are on anti-depressants and look like zombies.
At first, I was irked, then I had to give it some thought. All my athletes supplement with whey or whey protein isolate.
Whey contains all of the essential […]
Nutrition for Athletics: The 2007 IAAF Consensus Statement - Final Thoughts
January 30, 2008 by Jimson Lee
This summary is from the IAAF 2nd International Consensus Conference on “Nutrition for Athletics“ held in Monaco from April 18-20, 2007. Copies of the CD and booklet are available from the IAAF website www.iaaf.org.
Nutrition for athletics: The 2007 IAAF Consensus Statement
Athletics consists of a range of events requiring varying inputs of technique, strength, […]
Nutrition for Travel - IAAF Nutrition for Athletics
January 29, 2008 by Jimson Lee
This summary is from the IAAF 2nd International Consensus Conference on “Nutrition for Athletics“ held in Monaco from April 18-20, 2007. Copies of the CD and booklet are available from the IAAF website www.iaaf.org.
Nutrition for Travel
Presenter: Tom Reilly (GBR)
Travel across time zones and jet lag can have a profound effect on sleep, […]







