Our digestive system is the mediator between the outside world and our internal environment. According to the Institute for Functional Medicine (link), the gut is the most important part of health because of its ability to absorb necessary nutrients for life and...
Almost Done with the Whole30(60)!
So we are almost done with our challenge now, and I haven't heard from too many of you lately. How are things going?! What has been the biggest challenge for you to date? Have you figured out any good ways to get past this challenge? What has been your biggest...
This food stuff is great!
We had a nice turnout on Sunday at the Mountain View Farmer's Market (and apparently a couple near misses - sorry to those we didn't get to chat with). Kendra and I were there handing out recipes and answering questions, as well as getting awesome insights from other...
Clearing up a few questions regarding the Whole30 (60) Challenge
We've had great participation from many of you on the challenge so far; as well as some awesome success! 4 pounds lost in the first 3 days 7 pounds lost in the first 2 days More awareness about food choices Being more vigilant about reading food labels There has also...
Introducing the Whole 30 (and 60) Day Challenges
There has been some chatter in the gym recently about a new version of the Whole30, and the cryptic post on our facebook page last week. I am here to tell you that it is indeed upon us! WE WILL BE STARTING MONDAY FEBRUARY 4TH. This challenge will be more involved,...
Egg Yolk Consumption: Article Review
Spending several years in a medical setting, I have become acquainted with reading research studies and identifying the conclusions and ramifications - even if they are not completely the same as those published by the authors in the paper. There has been a study...
Score one for the Paleo Diet
Gluten-Free, Casein-Free Diet May Help Some Children With Autism, Research Suggests Research recently out of Penn State University provides more support for some of the therapeutic effects of a Paleo Diet - exclusion of gluten and casein (wheat and dairy protein,...
WHOLE 30 vers 2.0 (10/1 – 10/30)
VERSUS Just in time for your Halloween prep, we are launching another Whole 30 challenge! This updated version will have many more recipes for you all to try, as well helpful daily...
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What Do You Value
I was listening to a discussion between two strength coaches the other day talking about the excuses they hear from people regarding exercise and nutrition, and it got me thinking. What are your priorities in life and where do exercise and nutrition fit in all that?...
Gall Stones = Celiac Disease?
A few weeks ago, around four o’clock I received a phone call from my lovely girl friend stating she had mid-back pain since 11 o’clock. She said that the pain had not minimized at all throughout this time and was accompanied by shortness of breath and slight nausea...