Milk for Workout Recovery??

No, no, no! Milk isn't part of the #PaleoDiet, and it DOESN'T do a body good! This statement from an excerpt in an article ACSM's (the organization through which I'm certified through; one of the few valid certifying bodies!) e-newsletter:  The introduction to the piece mentions that the PhD who wrote the article 'has received […]

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Technique: Tying a Filet Mignon Roast

While one of my favourite meals to prepare is also the simplest- a rare, grass-fed filet mignon steak (I sear it in a cast-iron skillet with….nothing), there's also a lot to be said for the beautiful presentation of a stuffed filet mignon roast. NOT stuffed as in bread-stuffing; rather, I do a saute of mushrooms […]

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Portable Pre-Workout Meal: Babyfood!

Yes, I'm serious; I eat baby food.   Why not just eat a regular banana with some egg whites, right before a workout?  NO reason at all EXCEPT- you can keep a jar or two of natural, nothing added baby food in your gym bag and, since it's non-perishable, you needn't worry about it going […]

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