The Disturbing Effect of Processed Foods on Our Children's IQs

The Disturbing Effect of Processed Foods on Our Children's IQs

If you have younger children or grandchildren, this will be important information. A recent study in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health found out something disturbing.   They found that kids who eat a lot of unhealthy fats, processed foods, and sugar can...
The Two Exercises That Work The Fastest

The Two Exercises That Work The Fastest

If you asked a group of fitness professionals, what exercise (without equipment) would get you in shape the fastest I would bet that most of them would mention burpees or hill sprints. If all you did was a combination of burpees and hill sprints, you would be in...
How To Avoid Counting Calories

How To Avoid Counting Calories

In my last post I talked about The Dangers of FitBits and Food Labels. The main point was that it was a tedious and inaccurate way to try and watch your weight.   So what are you supposed to do instead? Let's start with a picture from Precision Nutrition, who I...
The Dangers of Food Labels and FitBits

The Dangers of Food Labels and FitBits

Food labels can be extremely helpful as a guide to help you be more conscious of what you are putting into your body. But a study I read recently hinted they are not that great for calorie counting.   The study (the very fancily titled, "The accuracy of stated energy...

Eggs or Egg Whites?

I had a lot of time on hands this weekend pondering the meaning of life while I was dressed as Richard Simmons. I got to thinking about eggs and all that they have done for us. -They united a country after Humpty Dumpty's unfortunate fall. -They have provided children...