For years I’ve paid zero attention to those silly little rules saying you can’t eat after 7 pm or cut out all carbohydrates at night. Now, granted, I think those rules serve a purpose, cutting people off from the chip bag during prime snacking time for instance. But, 7 pm isn’t the witching hour after …
For years people have bought into the notion that 3,500 calories added or subtracted from one’s diet means you will gain or lose one pound, respectively. It’s an easy concept to grasp and helps people feel in control of their weight. And, if you’ve followed the man who went on the Twinkie diet, this formula does …
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By: Aicacia Young Not On A Diet virtual intern, LSU With this obesity epidemic gaining more and more attention in the media, have you ever wondered why we make such poor food choices in America? It’s not because we hate our health, or ourselves, but because something prevents us from making healthier choices on a …
Last week I had the fabulous opportunity to visit Mountain Valley Farm in beautiful Ellijay, GA. The picture above shows my colleague’s young son with Frank Wright whose family founded this farm in 1840 and he brought dairy cows here 40 years ago. First and foremost, this farm is beautiful. If you have the opportunity …
Every endurance and strength athlete knows what they fuel their body with, especially their nutrient timing tactics, will affect their performance and recovery. And, many team sport athletes get this concept as well – even if you make it far on raw talent at some point poor nutrition catches up with you. Add sprint athletes …
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Hot off the Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism press: Chocolate milk once again proves itself as a recovery beverage. Scientists at the University of Texas at Austin found that chocolate milk (which has a great combo of carbohydrate and protein) was a better post-workout beverage than a carbohydrate only sports drink or placebo. In this …
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