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Weighing in on “Heavy”: New TV Reality Show
March 2, 2011 – 4:30 am | 8 Comments
Weighing in on “Heavy”: New TV Reality Show

The A&E TV show “Heavy” is now on the air. What do I, as a fitness professional, think of the show? Surprise, I’ve got my opinions …

Want a Great Tan? Try Eating Your Veggies
February 24, 2011 – 4:30 am | 2 Comments
Want a Great Tan?  Try Eating Your Veggies

Eating high levels of carotenoids that can be found in fruits and vegetables improves skin tone to the point that the opposite sex notices. Who knew carrots could be so sexy?

Chemicals Around Food Are Leaching Into Our Bodies
February 17, 2011 – 7:00 am | 7 Comments
Chemicals Around Food Are Leaching Into Our Bodies

Chemicals are leaching into our body from the wrappers that store food and from the nonstick pans we cook in. Is this healthy? Do I really have to ask that question …

Is it Real Food? Here’s How to Tell
February 9, 2011 – 10:22 am | No Comment
Is it Real Food? Here’s How to Tell

A great chart on how to determine if food is “real” or not.

Choose Your Fruits and Vegetables Wisely: Organic Can Really Make Sense
February 8, 2011 – 9:57 am | 3 Comments
Choose Your Fruits and Vegetables Wisely: Organic Can Really Make Sense

The best and worst fruits and vegetables based on their rate of absorption of pesticides and other chemicals. A good incentive to buy organic wisely.

Food-Borne Illness Underreported: Check Your State
February 3, 2011 – 4:30 am | No Comment
Food-Borne Illness Underreported: Check Your State

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) keeps track of how often we get sick from the food we eat. Often those numbers are underreported. Here’s a chart to see how your state fares.

Where’s the Beef? What Qualifies As Food These Days
February 1, 2011 – 4:41 am | 2 Comments
Where’s the Beef?  What Qualifies As Food These Days

The Taco Bell lawsuit brings to light lobbying efforts which have somehow negotiated “beef” into only needing to be 35% meat to qualify. What does this mean for what we’re eating?

“The 4-Hour Body”: Thoughts on Week 4
January 31, 2011 – 9:37 am | 40 Comments
“The 4-Hour Body”: Thoughts on Week 4

I’ve been on the Tim Ferriss 4-Hour Body for four full weeks now. Here are my results and my recommendations. Plus a little surprise from Doctor Oz.