Research of the Week Top men and women are hard at work trying to convince you to go on a plant-based diet. Ivermectin combined with doxycycline looks to be an effective, inexpensive COVID treatment. Neanderthals ate some starchy foods. At least ... [Continue Reading]
How to Grill Everything – the Ultimate Guide
June looms. Summer is almost upon us. The sun’s out, people are starting to gather and mingle, the big box stores are stocking charcoal again, and those chicken drumsticks, that tri tip, that lamb leg, and that salmon filet behind the butcher ... [Continue Reading]
Habit Stacking Microworkouts (aka Working Out Without Having to Think About It)
The beauty of microworkouts is that you can do them virtually anywhere with minimal time investment, and the cumulative training effect really adds up… if you remember to do them. To be successful with microworkouts, or any form of exercise, ... [Continue Reading]
New and Noteworthy: What I Read This Week — Edition 129
Research of the Week The human cerebellum stands out. Postprandial glucose dips predict subsequent appetite. Probiotics seem to help against COVID. A study into set and setting in a Brazilian ayahuasca church. Humans attribute more moral standing to ... [Continue Reading]
The Best Way to Hydrate, According to a Health Coach
We’re all looking for the perfect formula, right? Just tell me how many grams of fat and carbs to eat. How many steps to take per day. And how many glasses of water I should be drinking within a 24-hour period. We love the precision of it all. The ... [Continue Reading]
A Fresh Look at High-Protein
Ten years ago, I ate a high protein diet. I regularly ate and recommended a gram of protein per pound of bodyweight. That meant I was putting down 160, 170 grams of protein a day myself. Later, I moderated my protein intake and focused more on my fat ... [Continue Reading]
Ways to Get Your Electrolytes (That Aren’t Sports Drinks)
When we talk about “getting enough electrolytes,” we usually mean the big three: sodium, potassium, and magnesium. There are many others, including calcium, chloride, and bicarbonate, but the big three are the ones targeted by supplement and sports ... [Continue Reading]
Gluten-free, Paleo, and Primal Cinco de Mayo Recipes
A lot of people use Cinco de Mayo as an excuse to hit up their favorite taco shop and kick back with a margarita, completely unaware of the historical significance. Did you know that May 5th marks the anniversary of the day that Mexico drove out ... [Continue Reading]
New and Noteworthy: What I Read This Week — Edition 128
Research of the Week In women, taking vitamins, probiotics, vitamin D, and omega-3s seems to reduce the risk of COVID infections. Women who use combined oral contraceptives tend to have higher levels of oxidative stress and CRP. What were the ... [Continue Reading]
Maximum Sustained Power Training, or MSP
There’s a West LA gym called Sirens and Titans run by a very special coach named Jacques LeVore. This coach isn’t the only reason to attend the gym—its entire staff is incredible and impressive—but he is the main reason I decided to ... [Continue Reading]
Thank Goodness for Failure!
For our animal brethren, mistakes are very often fatal. Stockpiling too little food for the winter, zigging when they should have zagged to escape the predator’s clutches, or stepping awkwardly and breaking a leg could, and probably did, spell the ... [Continue Reading]
New and Noteworthy: What I Read This Week — Edition 127
Research of the Week The metabolic and hepatic consequences of a single extended bout of binge drinking and fast food eating. Blocking histamine signaling blocks exercise adaptations. People have been shaping the world for at least 12000 ... [Continue Reading]
Ask a Health Coach: The Adaptation Edition
Hey folks! In this week’s Ask a Health Coach, Erin is talking all about adaptation – from how long it really takes to become fat adapted to dealing with self-sabotage and how to get off the Standard American Diet rollercoaster for good. Keep sending ... [Continue Reading]
Sustainable, Eco-friendly Kitchen Updates
If you’re like me, you spend a ton of time in the kitchen cooking and cleaning. Between food wrappers, food scraps, and used cleaning products, most of my household waste comes from the kitchen. Hopefully, you’re already aware that you should ... [Continue Reading]