Fuel w/ Fat: 3 Ways Fat Improves Your Performance

Fuel w/ Fat: 3 Ways Fat Improves Your Performance

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Long ago people used to believe that fat was the enemy…I can distinctly remember my mom buying Fat Free Italian Dressing when I was a kid….Let me repeat that, FAT FREE Italian Dressing.  You don’t have to be a Michelin starred chef to know that Italian dressing is basically oil, vinegar, and spices…so WTF WAS IN THAT DRESSING?

Luckily, things have changed, and people are starting to wise up.  Keto diets are popping up, and Bulletproof coffees are a plenty (click here, for an awesome recipe).  However, there are still people out there that think fat is the devil. I’m here to tell you that fat is only good for you, but it can help you increase your performance.

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Supplement Breakdown: What are the Essentials?

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With in the last few years, the supplement industry has exploded in popularity.  Everyone is looking for the next thing that will make them bigger, leaner, and lift more weight.  But the reality is, most of the products out there are GARBAGE.  

With virtually no regulations, there are tens of thousands of products on the market.  Many of which, are low quality, and unnecessary.  But with all these choices, where do you start?…After this post will you will know where to start and what to look for!

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Inflammation Nation: How to Reduce Chronic Inflammation

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In the 80’s and 90’s it was cholesterol.  A couple years ago it was gluten.  Now, we have a new public enemy #1 in America…Inflammation.

 Inflammation has quickly become public enemy #1 among health care practitioners.  Inflammation has been around forever, but is now finally being understood was one of the leading causes of disease.  Chronic inflammation can lead to everything from acne, to neurological disorders (YIKES!!).  As daunting as that may sound, there are many ways to help prevent inflammation from controlling your life.  All we have to do, is clean up our diets little bit, and move a little bit more.

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Magic Mushroom Bulletproof Coffee Recipe

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As some of you may know, I recently conducted an experiment using mushroom powder, to determine if it would actually make me smarter (you can catch up here) .  Over that time period, and though some trial and error, I  managed to develop a drink that I LOVED.  A drink that gave me sustained energy over the course of my day.  A drink that made me more focused and more productive….and I want to share the recipe with you today!

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The Great Shroom Experiment, Part II

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Welcome back everyone, and thank you for tuning in to the exciting conclusion of The Great Shroom Experiment!! …In part I, I gave you guys a  little background on dried mushroom powders and showed the results from my initial memory, and cognitive tests.  If you missed Part I, check it out here…In today’s post we will be looking at the results from the re-test, the effects of the mushroom powder on my daily performance, and whether or not you should be adding it in your daily routine!

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The Great Shroom Experiment, Part I

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Today’s post is all about my experiment with shrooms.  Lets get this out of the way, I LOVE shrooms.   But before you guys start questioning my sanity, we’re not talking about the psychedelic kind.  No, I’m not talking about the kind that leads you  on a spirit journey to the desert, talking quantum physics to a cactus…I’m talking about the kind that increases focus, improves nerve health, and improves memory.  I’m talking about the ‘shrooms that increase performance. 

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