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I applaud the efforts by the FDA and consumer advocates who have pushed through a ban on extremely harmful trans fats or hydrogenated oils. I would be careful to celebrate the ultimate victory too soon though. Slapping the "NO TRANS FAT" label on various food items may simply create a smokescreen that hides other harmful ingredients.
If you are involved in competitive athletics at any age or level then you know that unnecessary non-contact injuries are a significant and persistent issue. How is this possible when more science and technology is swirling around sports equipment and human performance than ever before?
Compared to training in any other sport, basketball strength and conditioning approaches are like the wild, wild West. As we are watching in the NBA Finals, the game of basketball has a high-octane, unpredictable nature and a long list of physical skills necessary to compete. This makes it an outstanding game to play or watch, but leads to "basketball specific" training strategies that are all over the map.
If you have ever looked at a new training or fitness program as "THE ONE" that is finally going to get you the results that have eluded you, then you are not alone. The flaw in this approach is looking to the program for results instead of looking in the mirror for them.
Add flavor, nutrient intensity and style to your Taco Tuesdays with this complex dish made simple. Everyone loves tacos but they get a reputation as fast/street food - more about comfort and less about health. This recipe combines the benefits of grass fed beef, sprouted grains and fresh herbs to make a tempting taco that will pack a healthy performance punch!
The pre-draft studs at the NBA Combine remind us each year that everyone's training bucket list includes "jump higher" and "run faster." Logging grueling training hours in search of adding inches to your vertical or shaving seconds off your sprint times with nothing to show is frustrating and unnecessary. Let's cover 4 ways to cut the frustration and get the jump gains and sprint speed you are looking for:
You should be able to do biceps and triceps work without worrying the "beach muscle" police are going to spear tackle you. Let me tell you why arm work is functional, how to do it responsibly and give you four unique exercises to pump your bi's and tri's.
Kale gets all of the publicity for being king of leafy greens, but getting more fresh herbs like cilantro through a batch of pico de gallo is also a great way to bring nutrient-intensity to the table.
Bone Broth - Manny Pacquiao swears by it, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. pays $1,000.00 for a plate of collagen rich oxtail and here at the Lakers, it's no secret (see here, here and here) that we make sure it's always available to our players. Broth from bones is one of the oldest culinary staples and there is booming paleo-driven buzz surrounding it's revival. The question still looms: Beyond the anecdotes, is this so-called joint healthy potion just a fad (as reported by deadspin.com) that may as well be called "hot ham water?"
A few extra miles per hour on your fastball can change everything. This study set out to determine if baseball players could increase their velocity in just 6 weeks. Here's what they found and my take on it all.
The number of athletes that I have worked with who would feel safer licking the bottom of their shoe after a night on Bourbon Street than locking their knees out while training is incredible. Lets get to the bottom of this exercise conundrum.
Planks, turkish get-ups, kettlebell swings, loaded carries and battle ropes - within the last 5 to 10 years they have each taken their turn as the latest and greatest viral exercise. I'm not doubting that the popular exercises listed above deserve the label of great, but just because they're great for lots of people doesn't mean they are right for you. Here's how to recognize if you are resistant to a great exercise:
This post is designed to bring attention to the criminal activity within your diet that is happening below the surface without you knowing
A recent article on the potential benefits of drinking soda is a classic example of cherry-picking a portion of research findings and then translating it in a way that creates shock-value.
The FDA busted down the doors of KIND Snacks and went in for the big take down. They targeted KIND Bars as having too much "evil" saturated fat to be called "healthy." It's nice to see that the FDA is out patrolling grocery store aisles and trying to protect consumers from dietary delinquents. That is, it would be nice to see if they knew what you and I know: saturated fat is not so evil...
Burning primarily sugar for fuel is a devastating error in the quest to shed body fat. Not only does it mean that you limit your chances of torching body fat but the cost of running on sugar at the cellular level is much greater than the cost of burning fat.
Having your pelvis out of position while training may seem like a trivial slip-up. Who really cares where your pelvis is as long as you are burning calories, pounding pavement or pushing weight around? I do. Here is why you should too and how to become a pelvic awareness pro.
This article from Yahoo Health does a great job of showing the importance of recognizing and navigating fitness fads or wearable technology tchotchkes. It also lists some great enduring exercises or fitness tools. Unfortunately, by listing them in a random fashion and suggesting that they will all get you results "no money back guarantee needed," this article is luring people into the workout trap.
The red meat debate is a highly polarizing topic that can quickly and easily create a divide between folks of all backgrounds. The latest chapter in this dispute is an objective review by Aaron E. Carroll recently posted on The Upshot of the New York Times titled "Red Meat is Not the Enemy".