Protein Powders, Meal Replacement and Workout/Recovery Shakes…What’s the Difference?
Protein powder, meal replacement powder (MRP), workout/recovery shake…these are all supplements that I recommend, but there is a lot of confusion surrounding them. Most people think they are all the same, “I just buy a big bag/jug of protein powder from Costco/Gold’s Gym/GNC and use it for everything.” This maybe a step in the right direction, however, they each have their unique purpose. All these supplements contain protein, but they vary in type of protein, absorption rate, carb content as well as fiber content and vitamins and minerals additives. There is...
read moreHoliday Nutrition Tip #2
Last week we discussed how crucial it is for you to have a PLAN to control your calorie intake during the holidays. In fact, on the Grocery Store Tour this last Saturday we really pounded home that if you “fail to plan, plan to fail”. Today’s tip is even more simple and expands on the premise. Plan on staying away from the booze. Look, a drink or two isn’t going to be the end of the world. But when two turns to three… I’m not getting on my soap box here. I’m just telling you something you already know: Booze leads to bad decisions. And in this case,...
read moreFit 4 Fall Body Transformation Winners
We just recently finished our Fit 4 Fall Body Transformation Contest. A no holds barred contest comparing total percent body fat lost and visual changes when comparing before and after pics. It was just a 7 week program but both our winner lost 4% body fat. I’ve never seen such a dichotomy with winners. In the men’s division Kelly Wilkinson lost close to 20 lbs with over 17 lbs being body fat. He did lose 2.5 lbs of muscle, but I’ll gladly trade 2.5 lbs of muscle for 17 pounds of fat any day. In two boot camp phases Kelly has lost 69 lbs. Way to go Teek!!...
read moreThe Perfect 4th of July Steak and Nutrition Tip #2
The 4th of July usually means parades, fireworks and BBQ. But, if you’re eating healthy do you need to limit yourself to just grilled chicken or does your 4th of July BBQ have to be a cheat meal? Heck no! Here is a simple recipe for the perfect steak out of the Gourmet Nutrition vol 2 cookbook, and some suggestions for side dishes. Ingredients: olive oil cooking spray beef tenderloin 6 oz course sea salt 2 pinches pepper 1 pinch ground cinnamon 1 pinch pure honey (warmed) 1 tsp Preheat...
read moreNutrition Tip #1, and the Famous Banana Cream Pie Oatmeal Recipe
One of the most common questions I get asked is, “What do you eat, Mat?” I get asked this as if the answer should take 1 minute to answer. This typifies America’s attitude towards food. My mother-in-law has a saying up in her kitchen that describes it best, “If we are what we eat then I’m either fast, cheap or easy.” Nutrition needs to be a priority in our lives, and I’ve said this before, it can’t be an after thought. Grabbing a bagel or yogurt on the way out the door in the morning or lunch through a fast food drive thru shows little...
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