Is bulletproof coffee worth all the hype?

Why bulletproof coffee is not miraculous for weight loss.

May 21, 2018October 15, 2017 by Mike Luque

The ketogenic diet, coconut oil & bulletproof coffee: what they have in common, and why they’re not miraculous for weight loss

The ketogenic diet and bulletproof coffee are all the rage, the hot topic of discussion on social media and in gyms. Is there any validity to the big bulletproof fad? In this guest post, registered dietitian Lindsay Orbeta, MS, RD, CSSD, gives us some real scientific information on bulletproof coffee, coconut oil and a real ketogenic diet.

Don't buy non-fat yogurt. You need a healthy source of fat.

Put down the zero fat yogurt and step away! You NEED dietary fat.

January 13, 2017February 21, 2014 by Mike Luque

Even in the midst of an obesity epidemic, we still need to eat fats.

320px-Triolein_3D_spacefill — Triolein, a tricglyceride of oleic acid, a healthy omega-9 fatty acid

Recently I was enjoying one of my stand by recipes, slow cooked beans and vegetables. However, I wasn’t following my own recipe and my “healthy” diet was about to be sabotaged… by fat!

But not because I was eating too much.

Counting Calories? Don’t waist your time.

March 31, 2018November 13, 2013 by Mike Luque

Why are you counting calories? Your body doesn’t “need” them.

So you want to change your body composition. This is the ratio of lean body mass to body fat. It’s the healthiest way to think about your “weight”. Weight as a raw number doesn’t really tell you alot.

You’ve frequently heard that to change your body composition,

Aerobic exercise is essential but doesn't have to be boring.

Aerobic Exercise is a necessity for a healthy lifestyle.

November 21, 2018September 20, 2013 by Mike Luque

Aerobic exercise is essential but people get it wrong in both directions.

The possibilities in aerobic exercise probably generate more unnecessary “debates” than any other single fitness concept. But make no mistake, a properly programmed cardio workout program is essential to physical fitness and doing it right is easy.

But don’t be That Guy ===>

Healthy snacks are an important part of healthy eating.

December 29, 2017July 8, 2013 by Mike Luque

Healthy snacks are an important part of healthy eating.

Choosing the right healthy snacks can help you maintain vibrant health. Humans are naturally grazers and there are health benefits to eating throughout the day.

Exercise and weight loss questions and answers part 1

January 14, 2017April 11, 2013 by Mike Luque

Exercise and weight loss. Questions & Answers

Exercise and weight loss are frequently discussed on message boards. I occasionally venture into these fitness forums and answer questions.

Q: I recently began a workout routine and have been doing my cardio mostly on the elliptical machine.