According to Dr. Robert Lustig, a professor at the University of California San Francisco, Americans consume 450 calories of added sugar every day. In a commentary in the journal Nature, Lustig argues that such overconsumption is just as bad as excess alcohol consumption in its health effects. Prof. Daniel Lieberman, an evolutionary biologist at Harvard University, makes a … [Read more...] about Are You Overconsuming Added Sugar?
The Adventure Workout
We shall not cease from explorationAnd the end of all our exploringWill be to arrive where we startedAnd know the place for the first time. —T.S. Eliot For me, the allure of the multisport lifestyle comes from the possibilities it provides for exploring the world. I view fitness as a vehicle for adventure and discovery—both outward and inward. With this in mind, I want … [Read more...] about The Adventure Workout
Recipe: Energized Rice Cakes
This is a great easy-to-make, gluten-free recipe that works well as a pre-workout breakfast or a post-workout (or mid-afternoon) snack. It starts with a basic rice cake. Yes, I know, rice cakes have gotten a bad rap as bland, diet foods. But that’s only if you eat them plain. I was skeptical at first, too, until I tried the recipe below. The truth is that rice cakes act as a … [Read more...] about Recipe: Energized Rice Cakes
Avoid the Hyperinsulin Effect and Stay Off the Blood Sugar Rollercoaster
On a recent trip to Portland, Oregon, I had the opportunity to stop by the original location of the infamous Voodoo Doughnut shop. Open 24 hours a days, 7 days a week (except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s), Voodoo is acclaimed for serving up some incredibly creative renditions of that fried dough confectionary. And when I say creative, I mean bordering on the fanciful … [Read more...] about Avoid the Hyperinsulin Effect and Stay Off the Blood Sugar Rollercoaster
Recipe: Blueberry Oatmeal
Start the day with a hearty breakfast. This oatmeal recipe rounds out traditional oatmeal with some healthy omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids plus the antioxidant properties of delicious blueberries. And by using frozen blueberries, you don’t have to relegate this meal only to blueberry season! Ingredients 1 cup water½ cup oatmeal¾ cup (frozen) blueberries1 tablespoon … [Read more...] about Recipe: Blueberry Oatmeal