Another common question that I get is related to Vitamin D.  It seems the popularity and use of Vitamin D in supplement form has risen and a lot of people are becoming savvy about the details and necessity of this, but for those who are asking, let's cover the Vitamin...

Gains & Gut Health We all fit somewhere on the spectrum of losing weight and building muscle. Traditionally, we have been taught that if you aren’t losing weight or building muscle at a desirable rate then “you just aren’t working hard enough.” But what if your...

Another frequent question I get from people is to recommend the best book to get started on better nutrition.  Seems like a simple question.  It's not. Something I like to ask audiences when I do nutrition talks is to guess the top selling genre of book sales.  Answer...

I am definitely a morning coffee drinker.  I came to the habit later in my life than many, but in recent years have come to really appreciate good coffee.  However, my afternoon habit is tea. I'm sipping a nice cup right now as I type away mid afternoon.  This habit...

Cast Iron Cooking It’s all about the simple things in life, especially when it comes to cooking. With food, if it’s complicated and swanky then I tend to steer clear. This is where cooking with my treasured cast iron pans come into play. Leave the comforts of your...

I wanted to take a few minutes this week to explain about BCAAs.  This is a very frequent question, and seems to be coming my way more and more often.  BCAAs refer to Branched-Chain Amino Acids.  I won't bore you with tons of detail, but just the basics to give you a...

I had a really interesting conversation with a gentleman at the gym this morning.  He showed me a picture he found online of a 71 year old guy who's in fantastic shape.  6-pack abs, great looking skin, muscles galore, and really a pretty good looking older guy.  The...

Hot Flashes and Fitness   We all expect to get hot and sweaty during our workouts, that’s a sign of a successful session. It’s when those hot and sweaty sensations don’t settle down afterwards that fun fitness becomes frustrating. Over the years, I have learned that...