Within the span of about a week, I unintentionally came across two big lists of diet and nutrition related tips. One claimed to contain the “50 best tips,” while the other apparently took things to a whole other level to contain the “101 best tips.” Upon seeing this, there were three thoughts that immediately popped into my head: … Read more
QUESTION: I recently came across the concept of negative calorie foods (a food that supposedly burns more calories during digestion than the food itself actually contains… like celery and certain other fruits and vegetables) and wanted to know a few things. First, is this a real thing? Second, assuming it is, do I need to log these … Read more
Ever see one of those extremely useful lists of superfoods? Of course you have! A new one pops up somewhere every 5 minutes, so it’s pretty hard to avoid. But if you somehow haven’t seen this before, let me fill you in on what you’ve been missing. What Are Superfoods? Superfoods are foods that are considered to be significantly better … Read more
QUESTION: I’ve always seen people (including you) recommend that people trying to lose fat or build muscle should eat a high protein diet, with the exact recommendation most often being 1 gram per pound of body weight. Sometimes a little lower, sometimes a little higher. However, I recently read that an intake this high could be dangerous … Read more
I’ve spent a lot of time over the years writing stuff designed to help you put together the diet and workout that is going to work best for you and your goals. However, one question that keeps coming up over and over again regardless of the topic I’m writing about is… “okay, but what do YOU do?” As … Read more
QUESTION: I’m currently looking to lose about 30-40lbs of fat and I’ve already calculated my calorie, protein, fat and carb intake based on your recommendations. However, I understand that as I gradually lose weight, those initial numbers that I’ve calculated will no longer be right for me. So I was wondering, how often should I recalculate … Read more
QUESTION: I’ve been told that the human body can only process, digest and absorb about 20-30 grams of protein in a single meal, and the rest goes to waste. Is there any truth to this? Because if there is, it would mean most people would need to eat a higher number of meals per day in order to meet … Read more
As you probably know, I wrote a book called Superior Muscle Growth. And one of the many topics I cover in SMG is nutrient timing… specifically the pre-, during and post-workout meals. This includes: Looking at the history of these meals and the various recommendations given for them (complete with Back To The Future references and everything). Making … Read more
As you may have heard, your diet is going to play a very meaningful role in your ability to lose fat, build muscle or make whatever other improvements you’re looking to make to your body. And in that “diet” category – at the very top of the list – is your total calorie, protein, fat and carb intake each day. … Read more
Your daily calorie intake is a key component of your diet. In fact, when it comes to losing fat or gaining muscle, it’s THE key component. Plenty of other stuff matters too, of course. It’s just that calories matter the most. That’s why the very first step to putting together a diet that is designed to support your goals is … Read more