Q: Do I have to eat carbs after an intense training session? A: It can be tempting to think that if you train intensely and then deprive yourself of all ‘typical’ carbs (rice, grains, potato, etc.) that you will lose more weight and body fat. However,...
I really must stop watching health themed TV programs… The ABC recently aired a program regarding the science of slowing down the aging process. They reviewed a number of studies in a very professional and entertaining way. But therein lies the problem. Viewers...
One of the most frequent questions I am asked (which usually leads to a heated discussion) is: “Aren’t supplements bad for you and a waste of money?” I’ll tell you what is bad for you and a waste of money; alcohol, sugar, trans fats, soft drinks, processed and...
I’d like to begin this rant by saying how much I respect doctors. The long and expensive years of difficult studies, working night shifts in over crowded hospitals and constantly having to deal with unwell people. It takes a special kind of person to want to do this...
Q: Can I just take 1 fish-oil tablet to get my recommended Omega 3 intake? A: Unfortunately, the typical western diet contains an excess of Omega 6 fatty acids and very low (to non-existent) Omega 3 fatty acids. This imbalance can lead to a whole host of chronic...
