P.K’s Marathon Journey: Healthy Carb Loading

It's been quite some time since I've provided a post over here, alas: occasionally life gets in the way of work, as I'm sure many of you know. In this case, all of my "free" time is going into marathon training. It's getting close now, with less than six weeks until the Boston Marathon on Monday, … Continue reading →

How Often Should You Eat: Goodbye “5-6 Small Meals a Day”, Hello…

You’ve no doubt heard it before; to maximize your fat burning potential and keep your metabolism sky-high, you should be consuming 5-6 small meals a day, no questions asked. In theory this makes sense; your body is constantly working to process and digest your meals, thereby actively burning … Continue reading →

Why that Dietary Cleanse May be Making You Fat…and Miserable

Here's a snippet of a conversation I overhead at lunch the other day... Girl 1: Yeah, I figure why not. Girl 2: I've wanted to do a cleanse for a while now, but I don't think I can make it! Girl 1: Let's do it together! It worked great last time. It's just like a total reset for your … Continue reading →

Coconut Oil: A Gift from Heaven or Hell?

Fitness and nutrition trends are very much like fashion trends; in one minute, out the next. Have you ever wondered why this is? There are a couple of reasons for this. First, the advice/trend may not have been all that great to begin with, so with time, it passes by. Alternatively, us … Continue reading →

How to Eat Healthy When You Don’t Have Much to Spend

Have you ever wondered where popular thinking originates? There are things in life we just assume to be true, regardless of any evidence to support them. Today, we're looking at a very common, and very damaging myth that has perpetuated for years. This … Continue reading →