Fair warning – I’m about to make a statement with a random anecdote as my only bit of clearly unscientific “evidence.” Putting away your phone and taking a walk will make you more creative.Tonight, I took my dog (giant blue-nose pit bull, in case you’re curious) on a stroll to my local grocery store in Malibu. As the sun set, I barely noticed. My head was down, staring at … [Read more…]

When training with teammates and loved ones, I’ve often been the one at the end of the workout to emphatically state, “Go home and eat. Make sure you get protein in your system in the next 45 minutes or so. Your muscles will be repairing themselves and you want to provide them with a fertile environment with fuel to do so.”I’m not the only one. This is a popular narrative, … [Read more…]

It’s Friday. I’m assuming more than a few of you are sitting at work, dreaming of starting the weekend. Although this is a blog devoted to promoting and improving your health and well-being, you know I’m no stranger to indulgences. In fact, I preach it. Depriving yourself consistently is ineffective, so I encourage and support you in your occasional cheat meal (or even day!) … [Read more…]

I’m almost ready to start my day. I wrap up my morning by finishing off my last gulp, tipping up my mug for the chunks of yellow and bright orange. Bliss.Wait, that doesn’t sound very appealing, does it? Let’s rewind.I’ve mused before about the health benefits of both turmeric and ginger. Turmeric has been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years, and … [Read more…]

 Since opening my heart to the indoor electric grill, I’ve had some strange, unscientific but supremely tasty successes with some phenomenally healthy flavor combinations.This post is devoted to my new favorite recipe for grilled chicken thighs. If you’ve been following my blog, you know how I sing the praises of  dark meat. If you’re not on board yet, check this … [Read more…]