Category: Nutrition

Thanks to low-carb fad diets, carbohydrates have gotten a bad rap. But carbohydrates are your body’s main source of energy. According to the Mayo Clinic, about 45 to 65 percent of your total daily calories should come from carbohydrates. This is especially true if you exercise. Consuming the right kind of carbohydrates is important. Many people rely on the simple carbs found in sweets and processed foods. Instead, you should focus...

When it comes to nutrition there is a hierarchy of needs that comes into play when determining what I believe is most important. This was made famous by Dr. Eric Helms in his book "The Muscle and Strength Pyramid: Nutrition". He also has one on training that is a great resource as well. As you can see in the image above, there is an order of importance when it comes...