Fitness Articles of the Week #29 – Rising Peanut Butter Costs, Vegan Health and Women Weightlifting

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Every weekend I publish a recap of the best health and fitness articles I’ve read over the past week. Here are my favorites.


Stock Up on Peanut Butter Now Before Prices Get Ridiculous

Is this for real? I eat tons of peanut butter. I wonder how long it will take for prices to drop again. Prices are expected to rise as much as 30-40%. That means a jar that once cost $3.50 will now cost $5.00. Peanut butter is major part of many of our diets, so this is terrible news.


10 Stubborn Food Myths That Just Won’t Die, Debunked by Science

A great one from Lifehacker. These are myths I hear friends and family repeat all the time. I should just direct them to this article from now on, because they never take my word for it.


CrossFit 515 – 501 Double Unders (Bobby)

I can’t do double-unders, but have you ever tried to jump rope for longer than 2 or more minutes non-stop? Not only is it hard just because the jump rope gets caught on your feet, but after about a minute, your arms hurt from swinging the rope and your legs burn from jumping. The guy in this video is awesome.


Veganism Debunked – infographic

Infographics are a great way to share facts in an a fun and easy-to-understand way. If you’re thinking about becoming vegan or already are and need some facts to explain to


Finish It Monday: You Can Reach Your Goals Faster With This Simple Dietary Twist

Read her tips on eating a clean diet. If you’re trying to live a healthier lifestyle, eating clean should be a goal.


Why are so many people eating vegan?

The three biggest reasons – ethics, environment, and health.


Got Health?

This article really digs into the argument of whether or not a vegan diet is healthier than an omnivores. No punches pulled here and many vegans are going to be upset by this one. The key takeaway from this article is that “promoting a “plant-based” diet for health reasons feeds our society’s focus on selfishness by implying that animal suffering is not worthy of people’s concern.” We should focus on the terrible treatment of animals instead.


CrossFit Gym Locator

Wow, I never realized how many CrossFit gyms there were. I drive right by one on my way home from work even. This is a fantastic resource.


The Lifehacker Workout: Exercise for Normal People

This workout takes some of the best ideas from the toughest workouts on the market, ie. Crossfit, P90X, Insanity and tailors it to be more manageable for beginners. Excellent idea.


84 Days In 48 Seconds: Body Transformation Time Lapse – YouTube

Wow, this guy made a ton of progress. I bet it was a lot of hard work.


10 Min Home Workout w/ 1 Dumbbell – YouTube

If you’ve only got 10 minutes and you’re looking to burn some calories fast and get a full-body workout, here’s a good one.


Recipe: No-Trick Granola Treats

This sounds delicious and easy, but probably a little messy. Looking at the ingredients, it’s probably pretty cheap too.


Women, Weightlifting and Irrational Fears

Here are some great videos showing extremely strong women who lift heavy weight and aren’t big and bulky like the bodybuilders in the magazines. My friends girlfriend has the same irrational fear of getting bulky and because of that fear, she continues to use ridiculous cardio routines from Shape magazine or spends time on the elliptical, which she always burns out on, then quits.

Fitness Articles of the Week #28 – Mustard Steroids, Fuckarounditis and a Zombie Workout

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Every weekend I publish a recap of the best health and fitness articles I’ve read over the past week. Here are my favorites.


Lift weights, eat mustard, build muscles?

A recent study shows that a specific plant steroid, found in plants such as mustards, has a similar response to anabolic steroids and with minimal side effects. Interesting.


Medical Research and Treatment Information from Medify.com

Medify is an awesome resource, full of all sorts of medical studies and free abstracts. The search box says to enter a “condition or treatment,” but you can also type things such as “green tea” (I had to type “green-tea” with a dash for some reason) and find related studies. Good stuff.


Fuckarounditis

Another great one from Martin Berkhan. This seems like a rant at first, but it’s actually an extremely informative post about how to make fitness goals and how to design a routine that really works. It’s long, but if you’re doing routines out of a magazine, you should probably read it.


Will a Multivitamin Cover B12 Needs?

If you’re vegan, you need to make sure you’re getting the right amount of B12.


Why Can’t I Get Enough Sleep?

I learned a lot about sleep from this article. I sleep fairly well actually, but I wake up every night to urinate, which according to this article, shouldn’t happen. I’m definitely gonna do some more research.


The Forgotten 4 Hour Body workout revealed

If you need a new awesome routine to try out, this post has it. I’ve done this 4HB workout and I also saw some good results. I only did it for a month before I decide to do a weight loss contest, which had a provided workout that I told myself I would stick to no matter what. I saw great results from that one too. Maybe I should get back to the 4HB workouts now.


DIY Foam Roller Alternatives

Foam rollers aren’t very expensive to begin with, but hey, every penny counts. I’ve been planning on buying one, and probably still will, but I thought this was a cool idea.


The Skinny Vegan’s Guide to Gaining Muscle

Here’s more proof that mass can be gained using a minimalist workout routine and eating vegan. Awesome job. The “vegan fat shake” recipe is great too. I really want to try it. I’ve also been trying to put on weight, and since about May (5 months) I’ve put on about 27 lbs. It’s so hard!


Grocery List of a Pro Triathlete

It’s not all vegan, but if you look at a lot of their favorite foods, it’s almost all natural, whole foods. I don’t know why, but I’ve never used peanut butter as a veggie dip. My family is very vegan-unfriendly and never has dip for us, so I’m gonna take some peanut butter with me to the family get-together this weekend 😀


1200 Calorie Diet

I’ve heard that The Biggest Loser puts a lot of focus on 1200 calorie diets and I’ve always wondered what one looked like. Well, here’s an example. I would starve on that diet! My stomach hurts just thinking about how hungry I’d be.


Doctors are NOT Dietitians

I love the quote from Scott A. Cunneen, MD, FACS. It’s sad, but it’s true. If you need advice about your diet, ask a dietician, not your doctor.


King Creatine: Your Expert Guide To The Sovereign Muscle-Building Supplement

Anyone trying to put on muscle should understand what creatine does and how it can help. This article pretty much sums it up. I buy flavorless creatine and just mix it in to my daily protein shakes.


Watch the Food Matters Movie for Free

I hate linking to Dr. Mercola’s website, because I very much dislike the crazy advice he spreads, but this is an interesting movie that you might find interesting. It’s free to watch until tomorrow. Better get on it!


Do the Zombie Workout: It’ll Leave You Dead Tired

Very creative way to incorporate a workout routine with Halloween!

Fitness Articles of the Week #26 – Frankenfoods, Kickboxing and Homemade Exercise Equipment

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Every weekend I publish a recap of the best health and fitness articles I’ve read over the past week. Here are my favorites.


Frankenfood Fears

This is a must-read article for anyone who is concerned about genetically modified foods. The post points out that genetic modification has been around for thousands of years, but people are more worried now, even though science of today has made it much safer.


Five Best Fitness Tracking Web Sites and Services

I track everything I do when it comes to fitness. I track all of my weight-training on printed sheets and I track cardio, runs and cycling, using Runkeeper. I’ve used the tracking tools at Bodybuilding.com as well. Tracking is the only way you’ll ever truly be able to see your progress. It’s a must.


Mental Training for Runners: Boosting the Motivation and Running Performance

This article is short, but provides a great tip that I’ve heard in several places, but I’ve never tried – using a mantra. I’m more of a beginner runner, but I eventually want to run a marathon, so I should get used to using a mantra during hard runs.


Doctors Urge Plant-Based Diet

This article is just a quick mention about a new report from The World Preservation Foundation, titled “Plant-Based Diets: A Solution to Our Public Health Crisis” (Click to download the PDF report).


7 Foods That Give You Gas

Admittedly, I’ve always suffered from excessive gas, much to the dismay of my fiance, and here’s a great article explaining more about the types of foods that cause gas. I’ve noticed in the past couple of weeks after eating easily digestible foods from the Thrive fitness book from Brendan Brazier, that my gas has been reduced drastically.


Grunt & Shen’s Workshop: Homemade Exercise Equipment

This is awesome. If you can’t afford new workout equipment, build your own. The TRX-style stuff is great. I plan to build my own stuff soon.


5 Squat Tips from an All-Time World Record Holder

Squats are something I work on continuously, but I can tell you that reading articles like this have greatly helped me with better form, which in turn results in being able to lift heavier weight with less pain. One thing I would disagree with here though, is about looking up. Many articles I’ve read suggest that you should look ahead and maybe slightly downward, to prevent injury or strain, but not directly up or down.


Kickboxing Workout

I wish I had a heavy bag, because this workout looks like lots of fun. I should put a heavy bag on my Amazon wishlist.


Don’t Be That Awkward Runner – YouTube

This is a hilarious video. I sure hope I’m not an awkward runner.


Raising Calves: How To Maximize Their Growth Potential!

For most people, calves training sucks, and I’m in that same group. I can’t grow my calves to save my life. I’ve tried many routines just like this one, but who knows, maybe this one will work. I’ll give it a go 😀

Fitness Articles of the Week #25 – 27 Bananas-a-day, Convict Workouts and Mass-Cooking Corn

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Every weekend I publish a recap of the best health and fitness articles I’ve read over the past week. Here are my favorites.


30 Days, 900 Very Ripe Bananas

This is one of the craziest diets I’ve ever heard of, but it sounds very tempting to try out. I think I could eat 27 bananas a day and not get tired of them. I might give this one a shot.


How to Get a Complete Workout with Nothing But Your Body

This is a great, thorough article on using only your body weight to get in shape. I also like the recommendations about how to determine pushup sets. Do as many as you possibly can, until failure, than 1/2 that number and do 3 sets of that many reps. Sounds like a great workout.


Exercise Like a Convict for an Equipment-Free Workout

If you’re ever trapped in a tiny room and you absolutely need to squeeze in a workout, you should check out all the videos from the ConvictConditioning Youtube account.


7-Eleven Expands Vegan Items

This is a sign that veganism is finally going mainstream. I don’t usually buy anything from 7-11 mostly because they’re so expensive, but it’s exciting to know that these options are becoming available.


The Kitchen Scale – A Tool Whose Time Has Come

This article has completely opened my eyes to how to use a digital kitchen scale for preparing foods. I use my scale all the time, but only for measuring portions of already prepared meals. I HATE trying to get stuff like molasses out of a tablespoon. Instead I’ll just use the scale and pour directly into the bowl!


Cook Corn for a Crowd in a Cooler

Damn, this is a great idea! I want to try this one right away. We’ve been getting a lot of rain lately, but if the weather is nice this weekend, maybe I’ll throw a BBQ, with the main course being corn. 😉

Fitness Articles of the Week #24 – Hidden Meat, Avoiding Wheat and Curious George

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Every weekend I publish a recap of the best health and fitness articles I’ve read over the past week. Here are my favorites.


Meat you may not know you’re eating

When I saw the title of this post, I knew it was going to mention the latest controversy with Chipotle using bacon in their pinto beans. I don’t eat at Panda Express, but I would’ve never guessed that their rice isn’t vegetarian. McDonalds using beef seasoning on their fries isn’t much of a surprise to me though.


Knowshon Moreno on Crossfit – YouTube

Knowshon Moreno is a running back on the Denver Broncos, my team, so I had to post this video of him experiencing Crossfit.


Nearly half of runners may be drinking too much during races

Runners have their own preferred methods of optimal hydration during races, but it seems that quite a bit of those people have the wrong idea of optimal.


Kettlebell Vertical Swing Burpee

Burpees are hard enough, so adding a kettlebell swing probably makes this a killer workout. Check out the instructional video to learn proper form.


Hardgainer Helpers: A Supplement Guide For The Mass-Hungry

Another great article for the skinny folks out there looking to get bigger. This one’s all about the supplements.


Against The Grain: How Wheat Wrecks Your Health And Physique

This is a very interesting interview with Dr. William Davis, who believes wheat should be cut entirely out of our diets. I think anyone out there on a gluten-free diet, but still consuming wheat products, would also find some of the claims from Dr. Davis interesting.


Family meals help children to be less fussy about food

This makes sense, doesn’t it? If you’re trying to get your kids to eat healthy, sit down as a family and eat healthy together. Friendly interaction between parents and children is far more likely to be successful than coercion.


Gullible George

Read on as an episode of Curious George is dissected by the good folks at Science Based Medicine. It’s a fun read.


9 Foods That Can Fool You

Everything mentioned here is generally healthy, but when we go for ease and buy food in cans or if we don’t read labels properly, we might actually be eating foods that were once healthy, but not any longer.

Fitness Articles of the Week #23 – Vigorous Cycling, Peanut Butter and Compression Clothing

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Every weekend I publish a recap of the best health and fitness articles I’ve read over the past week. Here are my favorites. Have a great Labor Day weekend!


Cycling fast: Vigorous daily exercise recommended for a longer life

It seems there’s a correlation in longer mortality rates and high intensity cycling. The study shows that it’s not the duration, but actual intensity, although optimal intensity has not yet been determined. I would assume that it’s just like any other exercise – the harder you work, the better the results.


Easy Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili

It sounds so easy and looks so delicious. I hope it’s as good as it sounds. I’ve been looking for a reason to get the crock pot out, and this is one mighty fine reason if you ask me! I love chili. I can’t wait!


The Volume Ladder Smart Bomb

Ladder-style workouts are always super-challenging, but isn’t that what makes it fun? This one is designed to get your muscle growing after hitting a wall, so do it for a couple weeks and jump back into your regular routine. I can already picture myself “sucking wind” doing this one.


2 Times a Week for Twice the Gains

I’ve been lifting weights for a long time and I remember the first time I heard about minimalist training like this. I didn’t believe it and I wouldn’t even consider trying it in fear of losing any progress I’ve made. Then I came across the Stronglifts 5×5 website and all of the testimonials persuaded me to give it a go. I can attest to the progress these types of plans can provide. I’ve never bench pressed or squatted more in my life and I continue to make gains every week. Give it a shot.


What is the point of compression sleeves for running?

Some great information about when and why to use compression clothing. Granted, the information is provided by a company who stands to profit from spreading information about the benefits. It’s still a great starting point for more research.


Boxing Is Not A Good Sports Option For Children And Teenagers, Says American Academy Of Pediatrics

It’s great when children want to be active and have a desire to be athletic but sometimes we don’t not think of the negative effects sports like boxing can have on the brain at a young age.


3 Fixes for Weak Body Parts

You can’t go wrong by applying the Einstein philosophy to plateaus in bodybuilding!


The jarring truth about peanut butter

Peanut butter is generally considered to be healthy because it contains lots of protein and healthy fats, but as this article points out, it really depends on the peanut butter you buy. Basically, go organic and read labels.


7 Superfoods from the Sea

A great article from the P90X newsletter. I actually just read some informative stuff about sea vegetables in the Thrive: The Vegan Nutrition Guide. I’m not a fan of seafood taste at all, but I’m willing to give these veggies a try. They’re so nutritious, I have to at least taste them once.


Eat to Get Big Without Getting Fat

There is so much good information in here, especially for me since I’m trying to put on weight, but the problem is that I have to try to figure out how to make it work around a vegan diet. I’m gonna work on putting a meal plan together for this.


Just when you thought that the world couldn’t get any fatter…

Wow, take a look at these predictions. By 2030, researchers predict obesity among men to rise from 32% (already a ridiculous number) to 50%. Or how about 539,000 additional cases of cancer per year? Crazy.


The Bittersweet Truth About Sugar

Sugar makes foods delicious, but is it really worth all the negative things it does to your body? It makes you age faster, it suppresses your immune system and raises insulin levels, among other things. Limit your intake!


Matchup of the Week: Barbecue Wings

Very cool comparison between Tyson BBQ wings and Gardein’s vegan BBQ wings. The vegan version is so much healthier.


The Ultimate Vegan Baking Cheat Sheet

Very handy guide for the new vegan who likes to cook. When I first went vegan I thought I wouldn’t be able to cook or bake much anymore, but then I sought out some cookbooks and learned that there are lots of alternatives. In fact, just the other day I made some awesome cupcakes from the Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World cookbook 😉


Decrease in smoking reduces death rates within months

I started smoking when I was 15. At one point I was up to about a pack a day and then I gradually cut back to about a pack a week and then maybe only 3-4 cigarettes every weekend. I quit smoking completely last year in August and I feel great.

Fitness Articles of the Week #22 – Big Dogs, Interval Training and Intermittent Fasting,

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Every weekend I publish a recap of the best health and fitness articles I’ve read over the past week. Here are my favorites.


Tips How To Prevent A Dog Attack On Your Next Run

I’ve never been chased by a dog when I’ve been out running, but I’ve always worried about it. We’re so vulnerable out on the trails and there’s nowhere to go. Here are some excellent “dos” and “don’ts” to prevent being bitten.


Muscle-Building Effect Of Protein Beverages For Athletes Investigated By Researchers

According to one study, you can increase muscle protein synthesis more by consuming a large amount of whey protein immediately after exercise as opposed to several smaller doses. A second study shows that muscle protein synthesis is 33% greater when consuming a leucine-enriched protein beverage as compared to a lower-leucine beverage. Obviously being vegan, I can’t consume whey, but this info can certainly be adapted to a vegan diet.


The Complete Guide To Interval Training

I love infographics because they make statistics interesting and fun to read. This one is no different and it’s one of the most thorough infographics I’ve seen. Great stuff!


What to eat before heading to the gym!

I was just looking for information like this for the Warrior Dash last weekend. I did find a few tips before I left, but this article mentions most of what you need to know.


5 High-Calorie Breakfasts for More Muscle

I can’t use the recipes provided here, but I really like the generic meal plan. It’s hard to find information regarding morning workouts, so this is super-helpful for me.


Beat The Heat With A Healthy Summertime Smoothie

I have to admit that I found this article kinda boring, but skip to the end to get to the recipes. I really need to start including veggies in my morning shakes.


The Ultimate Guide to Intermittent Fasting and extremely low Body fat %!

I’m not happy with the title of this post, because it’s definitely not the “ultimate” guide to intermittent fasting, but it is a handy and quick guide for anyone just learning about intermittent fasting. As this article mentions, visit Martin Berkhans site if you want to learn everything there is to know about intermittent fasting.

Fitness Articles of the Week #21 – Gaining Weight, The Ace of Spades and Vegan Candy

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Every weekend I publish a recap of the best health and fitness articles I’ve read over the past week. Here are my favorites.


Alcohol Interferes With the Restorative Functions of Sleep

I always hear people telling others to have a couple beers or some wine before bed to help them sleep, and I always tell them that while alcohol might help you get to sleep, you won’t sleep well and you won’t wake up refreshed. Well, here’s another study proving it.


Reprogram Yourself To Eat For Mass

This explains everything you need to know about gaining weight if that’s what you’re trying to do. It’s a very thorough method too. I also like the way this guy writes. People try to be as politically correct as possible, but the Fit Jerk doesn’t. It’s fun to read 😀


Deck of Cards Workout

I come across this idea every now and then and I always want to try it out but then I forget about it. Maybe this time will be different? There’s also an Excel spreadsheet download on this page to help you create other workout variations.


Preparing Triathletes for the Chaos of Open Water

I’m too scared to compete in a triathlon for many of the reasons stated in this article, but I’m also not a good swimmer. I’ve only barely learned how to swim a month ago, so it’s not fair for me to pass judgement, but open-water swimming in a race sounds scary to me.


15 minutes of fitness a day can add 3 years to your life

A large study completed in Taiwan shows that just 15 minutes of exercise per day can add three years to your life. This doesn’t have to be crazy interval training either. That 15 minutes of exercise can be anything from lifting weights to a brisk walk – as long as you make it at least a moderate form of exercise.


A Land of Vegan Candy

I know I shouldn’t be eating candy, but once in a while isn’t so bad. It’s good to see there are some vegan options I can eat. I actually just found out about Sour Patch Kids a couple weeks ago on my own.


7 Powerful Tips To Master Perfect Barbell Row Technique

I’ve been doing barbell rows for a long time but I can never remember which way my hands should go so I decided to look it up on my phone while I was at the gym. I went straight to Stronglifts.com because I’ve gotten such good information from there over the past couple of months. This article explains so much and as it turns out, I’ve been doing rows wrong this whole time. I did my final set at the gym using the explained method and it felt amazing. It was like a revelation.


No Bones About It: Eating Dried Plums Helps Prevent Fractures and Osteoporosis, Study Suggests

I’m all for eating foods that can strengthen my bones and plums are delicious! I’m not sure I’ve ever had dried plums though. I’ll give it a shot.

Fitness Articles of the Week #20 – Power Rack Training, Sex Workouts and Barefoot Running

Every weekend I publish a recap of the best health and fitness articles I’ve read over the past week. Here are my favorites.


Jimmy Pena’s Power Rack Series

Here’s the first part in a series of training articles based on pushing your self to the limits without a training partner by using a power rack. I’ve been searching like crazy for an affordable power rack on Craigslist to do some training like this.


Exercise Benefits Cancer Survivors, New Report

I’ve always thought that it was common knowledge that exercise and physical fitness was beneficial to cancer survivors, but I guess I don’t really know how that idea got into my head. It just seems right I suppose. Well at least this report proves it.


Cell-Based Alternative to Animal Testing? Genomic Biomarker Signature Can Predict Skin Sensitizers, Study Finds

This is great news! This is a huge step in making unnecessary animal testing a thing of the past.


Downsize Your Plates for Willpower-Free Portion Control

It sounds so simple that you probably don’t believe it, but psychology has proven that by using smaller dinnerware, you’re more likely to eat less. If you’re struggling with dieting, give it a try.


Calories Burned from Sexual Activity

Here’s a fun calculator that will show you how many calories you burn while having sex depending on your weight and the duration of the session. 😀


The 12 cent Kettlebell for your 4 hour body workout

Another awesome project from Instructables. I definitely want to make this one.


How to Prepare for Barefooting

If you’re considering barefoot running, you should probably prepare your muscles first. Here are some great tips on getting your feet and calves in shape. I can tell you from experience that just jumping into barefoot running will result in horribly sore legs the next day.


Mindful Eating, or Mindlessly Eating Better?

One thing I really found interesting in this article is about how not only are our body composition and cholesterol levels different based on whether we were raised on a healthy or junk food diet, but also our biology. If you were raised on junk food, your brain will find unhealthy foods the most rewarding. It’s a great reason to instill healthy eating habits in our children, but that’s not what this article is about.


Germany’s Strongest Man Is A Vegetarian

Patrik Baboumian has just won Germany’s Strongest Man 2011 and guess what? He’s a vegetarian! People always seem to think that vegans and vegetarians are weak and skinny but as Baboumian stated, “being vegetarian makes you a better athlete!”


How To Exercise While You Sit

The stories about how sitting all day can kill you has been all over the media in recent months, but what can you really do about it? Well here are some simple and easy exercises you can do in your chair to hopefully help keep death at bay for just a little while longer.

Fitness Articles of the Week #19 – Water Workouts, Fat Kids, and Bedphones

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Every weekend I publish a recap of the best health and fitness articles I’ve read over the past week. Here are my favorites.


4 Water Workouts For a Speedo-Friendly Body

This has everything you need to start swimming such as the gear you need, pool etiquette, swim technique and what look like some intense workouts (at least to a beginner swimmer like me).


Horrifying new product alert – body fat scales for children

*sigh* It’s too bad that our society has become so unhealthy that a body fat scale for children has become marketable.


Insurance Must Eliminate Co-Pay for the Pill

Not everyone can afford birth control, and sadly that results in many unplanned pregnancies, so I think it’s great that birth control is now completely covered by health insurance.


Licence to Smoke: Taking Vitamin Pills May Undermine Motivation to Reduce Smoking

A study has shown that some smokers who take multivitamins tend to believe that because they take a vitamin, the chances of cancer are reduced so they end up smoking more, negating the positive effects of the vitamin.


I ran my first 50 mile ultra marathon last week – The Oatmeal

The Oatmeal is one of the best viral marketers ever. Just about everything he creates is hilarious and often spreads like crazy over the internet. I make sure to follow his blog so I don’t miss anything and as it turns out, he’s also into fitness, which is something I never knew about him. Read his post about his first ultra-marathon. It makes me never want to try one.


Watch Your Diet for Hidden Allergies to Avoid Mysterious Migraines

I’ve been reading a lot lately about nutrition and this keeps coming up, so I thought it would be a good time to mention it on the blog. If you get migraines and don’t know why, it’s definitely worth going to the doctor to get tested for food allergens.


10 Healthy “Poor” Man’s Foods for When You Have Nothing to Eat

Most of these foods should already be in your diet, but if not, the low price might sway you towards buying more of them. I eat a ton of peanut butter, oatmeal, brown rice, beans and potatoes and I can attest to the fact that my shopping bill isn’t crazy.


Scientists Identify What Makes Us Feel ‘Bad’ When We’re Sick, How to Treat It

You know how when you get sick, you just don’t have the energy to get up and do anything? This is your body’s way of fighting the illness, by diverting energy. The symptoms of this battle are lethargy, loss of appetite and fever. Scientist may have figured out a way around this by injecting orexin into rats. This could be great for those who suffer from low energy in cases such as cancer, HIV and other diseases.


Secrets From The Country’s Thinnest State

If you want to increase your chances of getting and staying healthy, come to my home state, Colorado!


Fresh Fig and Date Shake

I don’t know what a fig is, but this shake sounds tasty!


Soy Isoflavones and Estrogen

Ahhh, I’ve been meaning to look for articles explaining how phytoestrogens in soy are not the the same as estrogen. And then reading through the article, Ginny led me to another article written by Jack Norris, RD who is a genius in the vegan health field. Both are good reads.


Bedphones Are Ultra-Thin & Light So You Can Sleep [PICS]

I would always go to sleep with music on when I was younger because I believed it helped me sleep better. When I decided to keep the stereo off for a while, I found that I was completely wrong, and I slept so much better. But if you’re the type who just can’t get to sleep without some noise in your ears, try these out. Seems like a really cool idea.