The Perfect Pre-Workout Energy Boost

Ahhhhh … a giant plate of pasta the night before a big workout, long-distance run or a big game. It’s what all the athletes do, right? They load up on tons of carbs, so they can get the “extra energy” they’ll need.

Except that they don’t. Get the extra energy, I mean.

Conventional fitness trainers and nutritionists will tell you that pasta and carbohydrates are how you get the strength to perform at maximum capacity.

Could Your Breakfast Give You Cancer?

You knew high-carb foods like breakfast cereals were bad for your waistline. But who thought they could give you cancer?

Today we’ll look at what happens to your Cheerios™ when they’re processed. And the danger to your health. We’ll also discuss healthy ways to get the carbs you need.

Like Pouring Gas on a Wildfire

Dear Member, As you age, you have a good chance of being affected by changes in blood sugar levels. Why? One in four Americans over 60 struggles with this problem.1 But here’s something you need to know before you begin treatment. The American Diabetes Association’s (ADA’s) recommended diet is like pouring gas on a wild fire. [...]

Feast and Rest for a Healthy 2009

Dear Member, Losing weight is probably at the forefront of your mind this time of year. So here’s a “doctor-recommended” resolution for you to take into the New Year: work out less and eat more. I’m not kidding. One of the discoveries I’ve made in my years of working with people on fitness and weight [...]