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Even though we all have heard time and again how important it is to get in our recommended servings of fruits and vegetables, most of us rarely do despite all of the health benefits associated with consuming them. However it’s not just eating our fruits and vegetables that benefit us, but also eating them seasonally. There are several reasons why consuming seasonal fruits and vegetables ranks even higher than just eating fruits and vegetables. 1. Flavorful Foods Produce that is eaten in... Read Full Story

I know I’m going to piss a few people off by criticizing something people ‘love’ or is associated with a ‘good cause’ …so, let’s not waste any time then, shall we? Here is the dark side of marathons hardly anyone’s talking about… The Marathon. An event which captures the world’s imagination…and it’s checkbook. This ancient Greek story may have a few different versions. So here’s the nutshell: In the 5th Century BC, a messenger (professional runner) named Pheidippides was sent 145 miles to... Read Full Story

In this blog, I’ll show you how cardio can damage the thyroid as well as explain the popular knee-jerk response people give when they hear that cardio is not a good idea: ‘ …but it feels good .’ I also want to show you how ‘feeling good’ from exercise can contribute to the slow demise in your health. Oh, and I explain food addiction for ya… At the end, I comment on probably the most difficult and seemingly ‘counter-intuitive’ part of for most people (including the fitness industry) to... Read Full Story

I was going to start this blog with ‘this is kind of a rehash on this topic…’ but then I went to a fitness convention this past weekend…the same weekend as the NYC marathon. I soon realized that rehash is sometimes necessary. So my new opener is this: ‘you probably have no idea how much this topic (cardio) needs to be addressed…again.’ So I have compiled a bunch of relevant points, links and quotes from real-world experts on the topic of cardio & aerobics: what’s wrong with it, why there are... Read Full Story

My client recently left NYC, took her kids and moved to the country. A single mother with two amazing kids, left the hustle and bustle of Manhattan and set up an organic sustainable farm in upstate New York. They grow most of their own food. They compost, reuse pretty much everything, waste nothing and use animals for pest control. It looks like ‘the simple life’, but truthfully it is hard work that makes you strong and is thoroughly rewarding. The animals are heritage breeds (endangered... Read Full Story

Ever had this happen to you? Someone asks you what you ate for dinner and if you respond with something delicious and nutrient dense like grass fed beef, coconut oil, bacon or bone broth – that the conversation takes a puzzling turn of event s ? Have you noticed how sooo many people talk with absolute authority on health, nutrition, weight loss or disease? And how they aggressively dismiss an opinion if it’s unpopular? Has anyone ever lured you into a conversation, just so they can... Read Full Story

I just returned from a trip to Florida where I visited family, friends and clients. Since people are traveling a lot right now (summer), I get asked about healthy travel tips and how to socialize with people who do not eat or value health like we do. … and there are some cool photos too… American Alligator, affectionately known as El Lagarto. These bad boys have been around since the Age of Dinosaurs. Do not mess with El Lagarto. The wildlife in Florida is truly amazing. My cousin... Read Full Story

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Are you meat-curious? The Dirty Truth on Vegan/Vegetarian Diets …and How to Transition (and Why you Should) to Sustainable Meat Eating & Truly Eco-Conscious Diet & Lifestyle. This is a Bonus Audio Report when you purchase The Great Health Debate (on sale until this Friday Feb 18, 2011). I recorded an exclusive audio report for readers who purchase The Great Health Debate – on sale until Friday – this is what you get when you purchase this once in a lifetime program through my link... Read Full Story

Here is a short article with 4 great tips on creating a healthy mindset and an audio interview I did recently on Weight Loss Psychology. If you want to get healthy, you have to think like healthy people do. We don’t diet, we don’t ’start new programs’ or give a shit about calories. We find the weight loss & fitness industry to be mostly comical or completely absurd. We think differently, we teach our clients’ to think differently – our most successful clients do not struggle with weight... Read Full Story