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Lab residue, osteoporosis and other protein shake concerns (Protein shakes and eating clean – part 2 of 2)

May 14, 2013 in Eat clean

In the previous post about whey protein I concluded that micro/nano-filtered whey mixed up with some hydrolyzed whey is my preferred choice of dairy based protein powder supplementation. But I also stated that I do have three serious health concerns about protein powder supplementation so in this article I’ll outline those and ask for your thoughts [...]

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My whey, the high whey or some other whey? (Protein shakes and eating clean – part 1 of 2)

April 23, 2013 in Eat clean

It’s marketing war out there in proteinshakistan. Good luck trying to make an informed choice by reading the labels of all the brands of protein shakes available. So let’s come together and try to bring some clarity to what the shakes actually contain and discuss if there’s any space for protein shakes in a [...]

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Going raw – 3 tips from my 10 day raw food challenge.

March 26, 2013 in Eat clean

I have had a food epiphany! Being a fairly strict paleoist/primalist I thought I had pretty good diet but I made one tweak to test taking it to the next level. The tweak? I went raw. Well… I’ve come across the raw food movement many years ago but to be honest I dismissed it [...]

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Is This Why You Never Lose Weight?

February 19, 2013 in Eat clean

What percentage of diets fail do you think? Your guess is as good as mine. The only thing we can agree upon is that the number is high, no doubt. The reasons for this can be many but there is one that I feel is most often overlooked. It has got nothing to do [...]

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Why sugar kills and how to break your addiction!

January 30, 2013 in Eat clean

There’s a white little white crystal with similar effect as heroine. Yet, it’s perfectly legal and you probably had some today. It’s highly addictive and studies show a linkage between high abuse of this little white crystal to increased propensity to other types of addiction such as alcoholism and illegal drugs. And it’s not [...]

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The ultimate carbohydrate?

January 8, 2013 in Eat clean

Ok, so you want to clean up your diet but find it difficult to cut out rice, pasta, potatoes and other typical side dishes? I know. Been there. Only meat and vegetables can get a bit boring. Fret not. There’s a little seed that ‘s just short of magic, with a full amino acid [...]

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Why New Years resolutions are BS and what to do instead!

December 27, 2012 in Eat clean, Live consciously, Move freely

Statements about intended actions in the future is nothing but an excuse to not do something today. Read that again and then nod in agreement. C’mon… you now it’s true. How many times have you not said things like “I’ll start eating healthy on Monday”, “I’ll start going to the gym after after my [...]

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Why Are You Using Vitamin Supplements?

December 13, 2012 in Eat clean

Have you ever thought about why you are using the vitamin supplements you use? My money is on that you haven’t. Follow along and I will help you get some clarity around this topic. You see the commercials everywhere basically telling you that if you don’t get the advertised vitamin supplements you will die [...]

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Dairy and Crohn’s disease

December 18, 2011 in Eat clean

Crohn’s disease is evil. It doesn’t really kill you but it’s a life long disease that makes a normal life very difficult. Imagine the worst stomach flu you’ve ever had, and living with that everyday. More than half a million Americans suffer from Crohn’s disease and they are essentially imprisoned by the disease. If [...]

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Break a bad habit! Join my challenge!

November 23, 2011 in Eat clean

Challenge yourself, break a habit and feel fantastic that you are in control of your body and mind. Abstain from one select food or beverage that you know is not good for you but just can’t stop indulging in for 10 days. What’s your bad habit? Too much candy? Bread? Burgers? A sip of alcohol [...]

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