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When you are in the middle of a grueling and seemingly never-ending set of burpees, under the direction of a maniacal fitness guru, you may ask yourself, “Who in their right mind came up with this awful exercise?” It's not often that a single exercise can elicit such a negative response from its practitioners, while still somehow managing to grow in popularity, but that's what ... Continue Reading
When serotonin is in balance in your brain, you’re happier. When it’s working correctly in your gut, it prompts fat burning. Discover more in this post from HowStuffWorks! Is a Hormone in Our Brains the Key to Fat Burning? For the first time, researchers have found a hormone in the brain that stimulates fat metabolism. Biologists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) in ... Continue Reading
By Nick Pineault - The Nutrition Nerd and author of Truth About Fat Burning Foods Claims on eggs cartons can be VERY misleading. Free range eggs... pasture-raised… organic… added lutein… added omega-3… So which ones are the best? The simple answer is: you want the eggs than come from the healthiest hens possible. In other words, hens need to have access to ... Continue Reading
A growing body of research indicates that nature selects underfed species for extended life-span and vice versa – it shortens the life expectancy of overfed species. Under conditions of energy depletion, organisms seem supercharged for survival. Humans are no exception. I'd like to set the record straight regarding pre-workout nutrition. This is a tricky topic that requires a ... Continue Reading
Have you ever marveled at how fast a child heals after getting a scrape? How they seem to have limitless energy? Or the smoothness of a toddler’s skin? What the heck is their secret? Turns out they have naturally high levels of HGH - our #1 youth hormone. HGH regenerates and repairs your cells. It makes your muscles firm, skin tight, bones strong and joints ... Continue Reading
