“Carbs aren’t the problem – you’re eating too many calories.” Another stupid myth. Listen to the real experts. Prof Noakes says: “Weight gain cannot occur without the ingestion of more calories than are needed by the body. In this sense the energy balance model of obesity is correct. But the point is that the over-ingestion […]
“Eating less and exercising more is the key to weight loss.” – Another stupid statement that has helped us remain FAT Ben Greenfield says: “Eating less does not create the need to burn body fat. Instead, it creates the need for the body to slow down. Contrary to popular opinion, the body hangs on to […]
“Bread is not the enemy. Why deprive yourself of something you love?” Dr. Tom O’Bryan says: “No human has the enzymes to fully digest the proteins of wheat, rye, and barley. These grains will cause inflammation and intestinal permeability every time they are eaten. Dr Alessio Fasano conducted research at Harvard University and recently published […]
As a personal trainer, I have a responsibility to my clients to provide them with the best advice based on up-to-date science. I recently watched a video interview by some young personal trainers on #wastebook, and the advice they provided about health and nutrition prompted me to write this article. This is a small section […]
The world’s healthiest foods are the basis for my preference for fueling after exercise. I train in excess of 24 hours a week, so I take this seriously. They are whole foods and they are nutrient-rich. Here are the three top takeaways: Most people fuel incorrectly because they do not plan and instead go for […]
Five tips for running a successful marathon! If you’re a marathon runner, you’ll understand that there’s a lot more to running a marathon than simply being a good runner. Below, I provide my top five tips to help you run a successful marathon. Understand where your current capabilities are and train accordingly. Running a marathon […]
