You Know You Should Eat Better But…

You Know You Should Eat Better But…

It is impossible to count the number of times someone has told me they know they should and that they want to eat better directly followed by the word “but.”

Spruce Up Your Lemonade

Spruce Up Your Lemonade

We’ve all heard of strawberry lemonade. But that’s so twenty years ago! Summer is on its way so let’s get creative with this favorite deck-sitting drink

Pros and Cons of Microwaves – is using a microwave safe?

Pros and Cons of Microwaves – is using a microwave safe?

There are often heated (pun intended) conversations online about microwave use. One camp believes microwaving food sucks all the nutrients out of it. Another claims that microwave radiation causes brain cancer. And then there is the crowd saying microwaves are fine and everyone needs to get a grip.

Beets, Not Just for Athletes

Beets, Not Just for Athletes

Boy do I wish I’d known then what I know now. Being winded would have never been a limiting factor in my game. Hence athletes today use beets for “legal blood doping.”

The Risk of Lead in Bone Broth

The Risk of Lead in Bone Broth

The Risk of Lead in Bone Broth – Because of Covid-19/the novel coronavirus (nCoV) there has been A LOT of information online this week about how to stay healthy. If you haven’t gotten the memo – WASH YOUR HANDS!

Are Natural Flavors Food?

Are Natural Flavors Food?

When reading a list of ingredients, it’s pretty easy to skim right over “natural flavors.” It sounds so innocuous. It has the word “natural” and it’s just “flavor.” So how bad can it be?

Arsenic in Rice

Arsenic in Rice

It could also be said that arsenic is a naturally occurring compound in the earth and our bodies are pretty good at eliminating it through our urine.

Is Game Changers Right About Protein?

Is Game Changers Right About Protein?

The question about getting enough protein is the first thing the documentary Game Changers addresses with good reason. Both athletes and non-athletes are very concerned that if they eat plant-based they either won’t get enough protein or that they will have to carefully count and balance amino acids.

Hmmmm Chocolate

Hmmmm Chocolate

I’ll summarize what I’ve learned and then you can decide where chocolate fits or doesn’t into your eating habits.

Eggs – The ANTI-Health Food

Eggs – The ANTI-Health Food

We thought it might be helpful for you to have a few of the top reasons eggs are not a great choice all in one place.

Eggs are the most concentrated source of cholesterol in the American diet

Can You Spot Fake Food?

Can You Spot Fake Food?

Anything created, designed and marketed to make a company money. They are responsible to their shareholders. Your health is your problem.

Happy Guts Don’t Bloat

Happy Guts Don’t Bloat

While the initial bacteria you get is determined at birth, there are several things you can do that either help or hurt the health and diversity of your gut garden.

Dr Robyn is a former competitive volleyball player turned psychologist with continuing education in nutrition. Russ is a former competitive bodybuilder and trainer on the Mr. Olympia Tour. They are the co-founders of Whole Food Muscle and the authors of How to Feed a Human The Whole Food Muscle Way. To work with them one on one to improve your health and fitness or to have them speak at your event or organization email them at Health@RnRJourney.com.