The other day, I was having a conversation with several nutrition graduate students when someone made the comment that peanut butter is a "terrible food".I've always personally thought that there really is no such thing as a terrible food, or even a bad food for that matter. Tome, it is always a matter of moderation and variety.The problem with peanut butter is the presence of … [Read more...] about Is Peanut Butter Safe?
Nutrition
How Much Cadio Should I Do?
I just read an article in a fitness magazine that was titled "How to walk away the pounds".While this particular article had good intentions, I don't think cardio (especially walking) is an effective tool for weight loss. Consider this, if you are of average weight, you would have to walk 5 miles to burn an extra 500 calories a day. Even at a fairly fast pace, it would take you … [Read more...] about How Much Cadio Should I Do?
Fasting and Muscle Endurance
Alright, I finished Craig Ballatyne's 500 Workout.I don't think that guy likes me...in fact, I think he's trying to kill me!The workout was super intense. I promised Craig I wouldn't give away the entire workout as its available to his members at ttmembers.com, however I can tell you this - I don't think I have ever done that many reps in a workout out before, especially of … [Read more...] about Fasting and Muscle Endurance
Fasting and Athletic Performance
Last night I decided to take a little break from working and watch some television. I flipped to the sports highlight channel and was able to watch the highlights from a couple of this weekend's football games.Boy was I glad I did!The announcers were discussing college football and in particular the Washington State Cougars. Apparently, one of their players on the Cougars fasts … [Read more...] about Fasting and Athletic Performance
What’s Next?
Now that I've finally launched Eat Stop Eat, it's back to writing. I won't be pushing Eat Stop Eat on this blog, (The nutrition help blog will maintain its original purpose of helping people understand nutrition) however, I will be explaining some of the science that I come across as I begin my research for 'Eat Stop Eat Advanced'. I already have some great information that I … [Read more...] about What’s Next?