Here’s the thing: I’m overweight, I love to eat, and I love to eat spicy. So when I heard that capsinoids might help with weight loss, I got curious and dove into the science. I should preface by saying that I’m not a scientist, and I don’t play one on the internet, but here’s what … Read more
Adiponectin is a game changer. In this article, we’ll explore what adiponectin is, why you should care about it, and how your food choices can influence its levels in your body. The goal? To give you the tools you need to improve your metabolic health, manage your weight, and enhance your overall well-being. What is … Read more
Adiponectin is a hormone that often doesn’t get the attention it deserves when we talk about metabolic health. Produced by our adipose tissue, this protein hormone plays a crucial role in a host of metabolic processes including glucose regulation and fat metabolism. Its importance extends to weight management and overall wellness. As someone who battled … Read more
The anabolic window is a concept in sports nutrition suggesting that there is a limited time period after exercise, typically thought to be about 30 minutes, during which the body is optimally primed to accept nutrients (especially protein and carbohydrates) and use them to accelerate muscle recovery and growth. Other names for the anabolic window … Read more
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has been touted for a variety of health benefits and uses, both internally and externally. It’s worth noting that while many people swear by these benefits, scientific evidence for some claims is limited. I personally am in camp ACV, and often use it as a pre-workout drink, so here are some … Read more
Why I’m interested in the slow carb diet: Or here’s a visual version from Tim Ferriss’ 1-pager: What I like about this is really the simplicity. You can watch this segment from the Huberman podcast from June 2023.
Now I definitely do like yogurt. And the fact that it’s supposed to be good for your gut bacteria is something I often justify to eating another bowl of yogurt. But the yogurt that’s beneficial for you isn’t sweet: Yogurt is not supposed to be sweet. When it’s natural, it has a tasty sour tang, … Read more
Here’s a pretty cool video that walks through the meal plan of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson when he was bulking up for playing the role of Hercules: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mv_duZ6v8wI
Turns out Popey was right when it comes to spinach. Spinach DOES help with muscle growth. Chemicals in spinach help to speed up the body’s conversion of protein into muscle mass, as scientists found out in 2008. They extracted specific chemicals from spinach, called phytoecdysteroids, and placed them on human muscle tissue in a lab. The … Read more
I put Quinoa in a blender and pulverized it. Then added 20g into my shake. Tasted fucking delicious. Next time I’ll try 50g. Really? Quinoa for musclebuilding? You sure? Based on what I’ve learned when looking into the matter, I do think that quinoa is a great food for anyone who wants to take in … Read more
