You can find a large benefit to applying the scientific method to your beliefs in life. In other words, one of the best ways to grow intellectually is to take things you believe to be right, and methodically and logically try to prove them wrong. Typically, most people do the opposite, they decide something is right, then they seek out research to validate this belief. … [Read more...] about The Scientific Method Simplified
Healthy Ramblings
Peanuts, Peanut Paste and Recalls
It has been a very eventful last few days for me. I moved my little girl into a 'big girl bed'. I was afraid she was going to miss her crib, but she LOVES the new bed, which has made the transition very easy. Then on Valentine's day I was hit with some nasty food poisoning. Really nasty. I think I have it narrowed down to the peanuts in the Mango Salad. Next time … [Read more...] about Peanuts, Peanut Paste and Recalls
Can you GAIN weight while fasting?
"Can I gain weight while fasting?" - This is a common question I get from people who are curious about Eat Stop Eat. The truth is, yes, you can gain weight even though you are fasting. Fasting is an AMAZING way to create a calorie deficit, and as a result of this fact fasting is also a highly effective way to lose body fat, but it is NOT magic by any means. As an … [Read more...] about Can you GAIN weight while fasting?
The one word you need to know for healthy eating
Variety. To tell you the truth this was going to be the topic of my next book (it still might be), but it’s become so important lately that I need to share this with you RIGHT NOW. Variety is the ‘the one word key’ to eating healthy. The one word that DOES NOT mean healthy is: Avoidance. Yet this is where 99.99% of all of our nutrition recommendations come … [Read more...] about The one word you need to know for healthy eating
The Ultimate Pizza
I had an amazing time at the first ever Turbulence Training Seminar. I met fantastic people (thank you for braving the weather!!) and we had some great conversations about metabolism and the secret to healthy eating... It was simply a great weekend - even with the snow and horrible driving conditions. Now I am back home (at last) and I'm taking some tome to make the ULTIMATE … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Pizza