Le Avocado

The Avocado is one of the best foods that you can eat. Many people mistaken the Avocado for a vegetable, but it is really a fruit and is a cousin of the berry family.
Avocados must be used when fully ripe. They do not ripen on the tree and are rarely found ripe in markets. [...]

Poison: High Fructose Corn Syrup

Deadly diseases like diabetes and obesity are running rampant in our country. If you are an athlete and are looking for the “razors edge” against your competition, taking in High Fructose Corn Syrup will limit any advantage that you might have.
Dr. Vince Bellonzi D.C., C.C.N. talks about how the Food [...]

Nature’s N.A.T.O. - Garlic

It is no secret that the herb garlic is great for cooking many Italian dishes like shrimp scampi, and grandma’s meatballs, but it’s real beauty lies in its powerful healthy attributes.
While at the US Open this year, I contracted a nasty cold with flu like symptoms. For 10 day or so, [...]

Green Bean Salad - Soooo Good and Easy to Make!

We all know that nutrition is very important. Without proper nutrition, it is virtually impossible to obtain optimal health. This is why I choose to blog on recipes that I know are delicious and easy to make.
Here is the latest and greatest from Anita Pisani, my mother!
Bon Appetite!
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Anita’s Penne and Broccoli

Penne and Broccoli
1 pound penne pasta
2 heads broccoli, trimmed to florets (about 4 cups)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons butter
3 garlic cloves, sliced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup freshly chopped parsley
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add [...]

Get Rid of the Gluten!

From www.Velonews.Com - Christian Vande Velde came into his own last season with a run of stunning successes: A strong showing at the Tour of California, the pink jersey at the Giro, a stellar fourth place in the Tour de France, and to cap the season, the Tour of Missouri overall win.
This year [...]

Starbucks Oatmeal - Great Pre Training Meal

Many clients of mine want to know what to eat before they come to the gym. Some of them are in a rush to get there and not have time to prepare a meal, while some just simply have no clue as to what to eat. Well, I would like to suggest to [...]

Garage Training Series 2 - The Step Up with C - Rod

When Chris Rodman shows up to train, like his Mother, he brings with him a willingness to take it deep.
Here Chris is demonstrating one of my favorites. The Step Up.
Notice how he really gets that Core firing by lifting up his knee high and standing really tall. By doing [...]

Quick and Easy - Anita’s Broccoli

It’s no secret that broccoli is a super food. It is packed with Vitamins and Minerals. It has been my experience that broccoli has taken on a bad rap for how it tastes. This was the case with my wife Lindsay. Lindsay likes her sweets. Coke, Oatmeal Cream Pies and [...]

Basil - Grow your own! It’s Easy!

There is nothing like picking a fresh herb or vegetable right off the vine. The nutrition value is at its peak, and the taste you get is undeniable.
When I first starting growing my own basil, it was primarily because I didn’t want to spend nearly 3 dollars each time I wanted to make [...]