Cycling Creatine

Q: I’ve heard that you should cycle creatine?  But someone else at the gym said you don’t need to cycle creatine.  Now I’m confused.  Should you cycle creatine or not?  Adam  J. / Eugene, Oregon  A: In my opinion (and that of most of the top sports nutritionists), yes.  You should cycle creatine, at least [...]

Getting Back on Track

Getting back into the swing of things after a layoff can be a tricky matter. Eager to get back to their previous level, many people hit the ground running, only to find that such unbridalded passion is not always a good thing. For fear of over doing it (or laziness), others may move too slowly [...]

Beating Fatigue

Has your step lost its’ pep?  Has your get-up-and-go got up and went?  If so, then you’re among the majority of adults who periodically suffer from fatigue.    Although your goal is probably not to have enough energy to play hopscotch and hide-n-go-seek like when you were a kid, it would sure enhance your quality [...]

Loaded Cottage Cheese Recipe

I’ll admit, when eaten by itself, cottage cheese is pretty nasty. But even if you’re like me and the thought of eating it turns your stomach, stay with me on this one because when combined with the right ingredients, cottage cheese can be turned into a great recipe. The addition of the Splenda is the key to modifying its horrid taste, and [...]

Protein Cereal: Quick ‘n Easy Breakfast Recipe

This is my absolute favorite “I woke up late” breakfast.  Even in a groggy-headed stupor, you can still prepare this meal in one minute flat.    If you’re feeling adventurous, you can add some strawberries to this for an even more tasty concoction.  Adding three to four ounces of strawberries will only add about ten gram [...]