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1. The Religion of Pre and Post Workout Nutrition by Will Brink
Pre– and post–workout nutrition is all the rage these days, and for good reason. For some, however, it's become more than a science–it's become their religion, or perhaps just a place to focus their OCD–like tendencies. Regardless, people have taken the topic of pre– and post–workout nutrition to a level that is not justified by the research, or at least not confirmed by the research that currently exists. see full article
2. Foods Containing Essential Fatty Acids – The Ugly Truth That No One Is Telling You! by Vijay K Raisinghani
We all know that essential fatty acids –– Omega 3 and Omega 6 are vital for our overall health and well–being. So, what are the best natural foods containing essential fatty acids in high levels? Find out the expert answers in this article. see full article
3. The poison in our food supply that most people are STILL eating every day by Tom Venuto
Most people are literally eating poison every day without giving it a second thought. Eating this substance can make you fat and even small amounts (2% of total energy intake) are consistently linked to coronary heart disease. The research also confirms that it will increase visceral fat, contribute to insulin resistance, increase risk of type 2 diabetes, adversely affect cholesterol levels, trigger systemic inflammation, disrupt glucose–insulin homeostasis and adversely affect almost every cell in your body, including hepatocytes, adipocytes, macrophages and endothelial cells. see full article
4. Blackberries Nutrition Facts by Adam Khan
When the plant antioxidant story became public a few years ago, one of the first fruits to rise to the top of the ORAC charts was the blackberry (Rubus ursinus). see full article
5. Scary Skinny Tabloid Tell–Alls by Tom Venuto
I admit it. I bought the National Enquirer. I know, you should never admit you bought the Enquirer, but the headline GOT me! "Hollywood's Deadly Skin And Bones Diet: Stars Risking Their Lives To Be Thin." Not to be outdone, IN TOUCH magazine's cover story was remarkably similar with the headline: "SCARY SKINNY!" Actually, I wasn't "reading" the Enquirer at all, I was, ahem, "Doing professional research..." see full article
6. Fuel Your Cardiovascular Capacity With Kettlebells! by Brandon Richey
I want to let you in on a secret that a lot of top endurance athletes aren't aware of. You can obtain massive cardiovascular capacity from training with kettlebells. If you don't believe me then I challenge you to swing a moderately heavy bell for a good solid 50 or 60 reps! Thats all you have to do and you'll quickly find out just how hard your heart will start beating from using this ancient device. I have humbled both marathoners and triathletes with the iron cannonball. see full article
7. The 2 Pounds Per Week Rule – And How To Burn Fat Faster by Tom Venuto
Why do you always hear that 2 pounds a week is the maximum you should lose? If you train hard while watching calories carefully shouldn't you be able to lose more weight without losing muscle or damaging your health? What if you want to lose fat faster? How do you explain the fast weight losses on The Biggest Loser? With the diet marketplace flooded with rapid weight loss claims, these questions need and deserve some honest answers. Want to know where that 2 pounds per week rule comes from and what it really takes to burn more than 2 pounds of fat per week? Read on. see full article
8. Beef Nutrition Facts by Adam Khan
Beef is a common food item and is used to refer to meat that comes from bovines such as domestic cattle, water buffalo and antelopes. The main source of beef is, however, from domestic cattle (cows and bulls). see full article
9. Fight Fitness Fraud With Fitness Skepticism by Tom Venuto
The fitness industry is full of misconceptions and myths as well as blatant scams and lies. As Winston Churchill said, "A lie gets half way around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on." If Churchill could only see the Internet today! see full article
10. Choose Your Vitamins Carefully–– All Are Not Created Equal by Patrick McTigue
The nutritional supplements industry has standards that leave a lot to be desired. There is a lot of variation between product lines that are offered to customers. The labels are not always a clear indication of what is really in the bottle. Independent studies have shown repeatedly that there are discrepancies between label contents and what actually makes up the supplements. see full article
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