This is a continuation to my previous article on Acidosis, Acidic and Alkaline Diets What’s the best way to eat your meals? Certainly our ancestral Cave Men and Cave Women didn’t sit down and enjoy a 3 course meal with an anti-pasta, primi piatti and secondi piatti. They ate what they … [Read more...] about Healthy Food Combining Systems Made Easy
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Why Am I Fat? Here is the Simple Answer
In the last 40 years, obesity, and in particular child obesity has increased at an alarming rate in the United States. The USDA Economic Research Service (ERS), which tracked the percent of total daily calories of the range of food groups from 1970-2008, has given us the clues. You can … [Read more...] about Why Am I Fat? Here is the Simple Answer
More on Carbohydrate Protein and Fat Ratios
I’ve been eating pasta every day for almost a year while living in Italy. Sometimes twice a day. And I’m loving it. My love for carbohydrates probably goes back to my 1980’s College days when I was a big fan of the Robert Haas’ Eat To Win: The Sports Nutrition Bible diet. This … [Read more...] about More on Carbohydrate Protein and Fat Ratios
Basil and Pesto – It’s Better than you Think
Now that I’m living in Italy, one of the most popular foods and spices is basil, otherwise know as Ocimum basilicum. Basil is the key ingredient in pesto – along with pie nuts, parmesan cheese and olive oil. That’s it. It’s my emergency meal when there’s nothing in the house to … [Read more...] about Basil and Pesto – It’s Better than you Think
What is DHEA? Benefits of DHEA Supplements (which is Banned in Track!)
Thanks to Ken Stone for pointing this out to me. Masters [cycling] track racer Kenny Williams tested positive for the banned substance DHEA in a test taken at United States masters nationals in Colorado Springs. In a letter first published at cycle-smart.com, Williams called the … [Read more...] about What is DHEA? Benefits of DHEA Supplements (which is Banned in Track!)
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 come up and we hear that crowd And we remember why we came You’d be amazed what … [Read more...] about Glorified Pop Tarts – The Truth behind Cereal Bars and Breakfast Bars
More Natural Painkillers – MSM and Celadrin
I am currently based about 40 minutes north of Rome in a town called Nepi. Nepi is famous for their natural bubbly spring water (Acqua di Nepi) where locals can bring their empty bottles and fill them up for free between the hours of 2-6pm. The bubbly water tastes like Perrier but the price … [Read more...] about More Natural Painkillers – MSM and Celadrin
Interview with Alicia Weber – Part 2
Matt Bogdanowicz’s is a sub-Masters middle distance runner who set WR for 1 minute pull-ups (46), 1 hour pull-ups (522), 30 minute pull-ups (433 set in 2006) but missed the 30 minute WR on Oct 2007 (completed 417 when the current record at the time was 442). In comparison, Alicia Weber is a former … [Read more...] about Interview with Alicia Weber – Part 2
Energy Drinks vs. Sports Drinks – Know Thy Difference
Now I’m getting worried. When an eight year old become sick from the unpleasant after effects from energy drinks such as Red Bull, I have to ask one thing: Where are heck are the parents? Seriously, there’s a huge difference in Gatorade, or Tiger Gatorade Focus, and Red Bull or Monster drinks. … [Read more...] about Energy Drinks vs. Sports Drinks – Know Thy Difference
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 … [Read more...] about Saturated Fats, Monounsaturated Fats, Polyunsaturated Fats, and Terrible Trans Fats
