The biggest myth is that ‘overconsumption’ of protein is going to do something bad to your kidneys or your bones. The evidence on renal health and high protein diets is quite clear: if you don’t have kidney problems then more protein is not going to hurt your kidney function! Even the WHO/FAO and the US/Canadian.. Read more →

Myth – Fiber is essential for healthy bowel movements. A lot of people think that if they’re constipated (more often than if they have loose bowels) that it’s because they’re not eating enough fiber. However, ironically, adding more fiber for many people can actually cause more constipation and discomfort, but this is often due to.. Read more →

The hormone grehlin rises in anticipation of meals, making us hungry, and then falls after we’ve eaten. However, grehlin actually gets entrained to your typical meal schedule and it will cause hunger in anticipation of a time when you would normally eat. If you’re used to eating more frequently than you currently do (or you’re.. Read more →

Holiday weekend reminder: Exercise should not be done as a punishment for what you have consumed. Doing extra cardio in an attempt to offset dietary deviation represents a dysfunctional relationship with food and exercise.

You produce what you believe. Even if a thought is rooted in something untrue, if you believe it, it will become true to *you*. If you believe you can’t do something, can’t stick to a diet, aren’t ever going to get in shape or meet a goal you set for yourself, you’re probably right. You.. Read more →

There is a price to pay for getting in shape. It’s not free. It has a cost associated with it; whether that’s not being able to eat 8 cookies whenever you THINK your body is specifically telling you it needs cookies (it’s not by the way), or having to get to the gym when you.. Read more →