Cruciferous vegetables are of the family Brassicaceae, also known as Cruciferae, and include cauliflower, cabbage, garden cress, bok choy, broccoli, brussels sprouts and similar green leaf vegetables. Other examples include oriental cabbage, arugula, watercress, radish, daikon, wassabi, and various mustards. Ten of the most common cruciferous vegetables are in the species …
What are some exercises beside squats I can use to train my legs? I hear this question for a variety of reasons. Maybe you have some knee, hip, or ankle issues that limit your mobility. Maybe it’s a back or shoulder injury. I knew a guy who couldn’t squat because …
I see this question crop up fairly frequently. There seems to be the belief that doing cardio exercise after fasting is more beneficial than doing cardio exercise within a hour to a few hours of eating. I’m not sure how this got started, but I’ve been hearing it for years. …
The PSMF (Protein Sparing Modified Fast) is a temporary ketogenic style diet that can be used to start weight loss or break a stall in weight loss. As the name says, it’s a modified type of fast and not intended to be a complete diet. The intent behind PSMF is to reduce calories …
Added sugars contribute additional calories and zero nutrients to food. Over the past 30 years, Americans have continued to consume more and more sugar in their diets, and the result has been an obesity epidemic. Reducing sugar cuts calories and can improve heart health and help control weight. Although there is no …
If you’re looking for a healthy way to add calories and protein to your diet, I’ve got a great protein smoothie recipe for you; this is the same smoothie I make and drink after my workouts. You’re going to need a few things: A stick blender, also called a hand …
Jack LaLanne, born in 1914, was a highly respected figure in the American fitness industry. He was seen as “the godfather of fitness” and offered nutritional expertise and motivational speeches. LaLanne turned his life from one of junk food and misbehavior to a healthy life of nutrition and discipline when …
