Metabolism and Insulin

We heard a lot about insulin with all the low-carb diets out there. Problems with insulin are a root cause of some of the most dangerous health conditions, as insulin affects almost every cell in the body. Insulin plays a critical role in how your body uses food. Its...

The truth behind fennel

The truth behind fennel Did you know that Fennel is a great source of fiber, vitamin C and potassium!  When picking out fennel, find a bulb with short, tight, overlapping celery-like stocks.  Find one that is fairly large and with bright white bulbs that are compact...

Frozen Veggies, are they okay?

I often get asked about the quality of fresh veggies over frozen, which are better, which do I prefer, etc.  Well the bottom line is I tend to use both but frozen are always on hand and definitely the easier way to go.  I tend to make big salads and throw on broiled...

Support those adrenals

Your adrenals are key to your overall success!  Your adrenal gland physiology can cause a series of  issues in the body that can negatively impact your training. You can not blame your glads but rather they are doing their job and have to look at the source of what is...

Beware of caffeine in Energy Drinks

There is a reason those Energy Drinks give you the energy, beware of their caffeine content. I am sure several of you have your morning cup of coffee, get to the gym and then need a little pick me up to get you through your workout. At that moment, you think nothing...