paleo

The other day I was out with a group of people and a few of us started talking about fitness and nutrition. A couple others overheard us discussing various topics, gave us the most awkward look, and then walked away. It was as if I let out the stinkiest protein fart ever and they were downwind...

Nutrition*is an extremely complex science that deals with a system so intricate that it is oft difficult to fathom. Our bodies require many different things from the food we eat and we need the specific sustenance they offer in varying quantities and forms. One of the largest factors in...

NUTRITION*AND*SPECIAL DIETS Nutrition is an extremely complex science that deals with a system so intricate that it is oft difficult to fathom. Our bodies require many different things from the food we eat and we need the specific sustenance they offer in varying quantities and forms. One of...

Humans*evolved millions of years ago in a much different environment than*our own. The so-called Paleo diet takes its name from the Paleolithic period, which began when humans first started to use stone tools. The theory behind the diet is that our modern pattern of food consumption...

by Matt Weik Being a business owner myself, I always enjoy a good story about how businesses first got started – the struggles, the triumphs, the growth. Being that I live in Pennsylvania, which just happens to be the home of Bakery Barn (Pittsburgh, PA), I thought it would be cool to share...

The Law Of Psychic Entropy: Entropy is a scientific term for loss of energy. Another name for this law is "the law of mental energy drain." We now know that willpower is like a battery. It can be drained and it can be charged. Research has shown that any type of thought or "self editing" drains...

When you’re “retaining water,” what that actually means is that extra water is hanging around in the tissue between your cells. There are all kinds of reasons why this could possibly happen… Diet: Carbohydrates and Salt Carbohydrates and salt both cause water retention. This is why some people...

Being told what you want to hear is nice, and comforting. Being told what you need to hear is not always pleasant, but it’s extremely helpful. There’s a ton of blatant nonsense in the health and fitness industry. Let’s filter through some of it right now with some uncomfortable truths about...

by Jason Ferruggia Confused about the best muscle building diet to become a strong, lean badass? Sick of trying to figure out exactly how to eat for optimal health AND physical performance? You’re not alone. With thousands of conflicting articles, it seems like you can’t eat anything anymore...

Here is an article on how carbohydrates don't necessarily induce insulin resistance but instead the refined carbohydrates, sugars, gut irritants, and chronic stress etc does. "If you’ve been around the Paleo world for any length of time, you’re probably familiar with an explanation that goes...

Why Do Bodybuilders Hate Crossfit So Much? by Cade Thomas There are a few words or phrases that can make most bodybuilders sick to their stomach; Cardio, tilapia, jogging, asparagus, pretty much any exercise other than lifting, and the...

Almost everyone has a favorite muscle group they like to train and develop best. For most of the new or young builders this is the biceps/arms. Why is this, probably because strong arms and especially the flexed biceps is the summum of showing your strength. On the other hand, most people also...

<header class="entry-header">The Diet That Has No Name (and Why It May be the Best Thing Ever)by Nia Shanks </header>“What diet do you follow?” she inquired as I devoured my bowl of delicious, spicy Thai chicken soup. When the waiter asked how spicy I wanted my soup perhaps I shouldn’t have...

The Inflammatory Response in Athletes by Anthony Roberts Inflammation has become a hot online topic lately, primarily due to a crop of experts who have made the term a part of many trainers and trainees new vocabularies. “Inflammation is...

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The NFL Players Association put out a warning to its players that if they were eating meat from Mexico or China, there was a chance that the meat could be tainted with steroids. It sounds crazy to think that a positive test could result from a burger, but this is real and there are not only a...

Everybody knows that if you want to lead a healthy life you have to work out regularly. Working out regularly helps combat mental health issues, reduces your body fat, it improves your muscle health and raises your metabolism. It’s common knowledge. It is also common knowledge that, though you...

The Paleo Diet By*Matt McMillen*, Reviewed by*Michael Dansinger, MD The Promise Eat like a caveman and shed pounds. That's the theory behind the Paleo Diet. Loren Cordain, PhD, who literally wrote the book on*The Paleo Diet, claims that by eating like our prehistoric ancestors, we’ll be...