Eating Right

My Favorite Oils

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Olive oil is great for salad dressing, but did you know that it’s not the best for cooking? Did you also know that Canola oil is downright toxic? Yep. Check out this article for more on that. My favorite oils also happen to be the best for cooking too! They are Coconut oil, Avocado oil and Ghee.…

Does Meat Cause Cancer?

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You may have heard about the report issued on 10/26/2015 by the World Health Organization (WHO), which found that the consumption of processed meats causes cancer. Based on a review of studies they picked from around the world, the health organization’s Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) claimed that processed meats, such as hot dogs, sausages and bacon can cause…

Everything in Moderation, Right?

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When I hear people say “Everything in Moderation”, it’s basically just an excuse to eat stuff they know is damaging to their health. Those people never look or feel like me either. They are paying the price for this philosophy and I’ll explain why here. Is cyanide OK in moderation as long as it’s in something that tastes good?…

New Revolutionary Recipes

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Check out HardBodCafe.com for some new fat-burning, metabolism-boosting VLOGs and recipes! Namely: Is Fresh or Frozen Best?  One Pot Fitness Pasta! Chinese Cabbage Club Taco Sammich!

Finding Those “Gem” Restaurants on the Road

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Travel nutrition can be difficult, but only if you think it should be. It’s actually pretty easy with the right mindset and a web browser (smartphone or computer). Last weekend, when I was traveling to Portland for a stair race with some friends, we asked the concierge at the hotel for a great healthy restaurant nearby. That’s usually a…

Food Crisis Prevention

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Have you ever felt so hungry that you feel frantic and then end up eating junk because that’s all that seems to be quickly available? When your blood sugar drops, your brain is hard-wired to eat the nearest, quickest thing and that usually means something processed. Thinking you can use willpower to wait until you can…