"We are born to be fit, strong, and healthy." Robb Wolf

March 18, 2011

Oils & Fats

Have you ever wondered what oils/fats are good to use for cooking? Which ones should be avoided at all costs? The following is a list of oils/fats that can be purchased at your local grocery or specialty store.

March 05, 2011

National Nutrition Month

The American Dietetic Association (ADA) has the month of March as the National Nutrition Month. It started off as being a week back in the early 70's. Since 1980, it was extended to a month due to the public's interest on nutrition.

Now fast-forward to 2010. The ADA released new dietary guidelines to the American public with the hope of improving overall health. Here is the new guideline:

March 02, 2011

End Of The Challenge

I apologize for being late with this post. Andrew and I were in Montreal, well Varennes to be exact, this past weekend at a weightlifting workshop. It was held at Steve Dube's gym, FXV. It was a great experience.

I'm just curious how things went for you during this challenge. Please share your comments, feelings, etc.

February 24, 2011

Homemade Mayonaisse

The following recipe comes to us from Melissa who writes The Clothes Make The Girl. I'm sure this post would have been better suited at the beginning of the challenge. Oh well.

After reading some of the comments, an individual recommended only using the yolk instead of the whole egg. It made the mayo more fluffy and less runny.

Click here for the recipe.

February 16, 2011

So You Want To Gain Weight Eh?

A couple of women have approached me with regards to putting on weight. Only if we could all be blessed with having to ask that question. Hahaha.

Easiest answer... Eat more calories!

February 11, 2011

What Have Wheat And Grains Done For You?

Dr. William Davis, author of the blog Heart Scan Blog, recently did a poll and his readers replied in great numbers. Well, 538 replies. I still think that's pretty good. He asked people if they experience wheat re-exposure syndrome. The results weren't overly shocking, to me, as I experience undesirable gastrointestinal effects after eating any wheat or grain product. And the next day I feel like I'm hungover (I haven't had a drink in almost 11 years now).

I'm curious to see how you, CFK Nutrition readers, feel after consuming wheat/grain & sugar products. Feel free to pick an option in the poll section on the right and post a comment in the 'Comments Section'.

Oh yeah, Dr. Davis, if, by some far off chance, you are reading this, I hope you don't mind that I am using your idea.

February 06, 2011

Real Food Flowchart

Ever wonder if the food that you are eating is real? Check out the following flowchart. As funny as it is, it is quite accurate.

From Summer Tomato