When it comes to butter vs. margarine, many consumers are confused by the differences and are unsure which might be a healthier choice. Butter has two issues working against it. For one, since it’s made from animal fat, butter contains dietary cholesterol; margarine, which is made from plant fats, contains none. Many individuals can process dietary cholesterol with minimal effects [...]
This world is full of amazing experiences, things to do, mountains to climb, people to meet and delicious foods to eat. But of all the things to do on this planet, just about all of them require the use of your body. Since we only get one body, it makes sense to be nice to it. If you’re abusive, hateful [...]
As an investment in their future finances, many adults make use of 401k plans, social security, pensions, etc. Each and every pay period, these forward-thinking individuals set money aside so that they’ll have income during retirement. But what is wealth without health? A 53-year study on the measurable benefits of physical activity will be published in the October issue of [...]
The first time I encountered forced reps was while working with a trainer in Sydney, Australia. I was performing my final set of barbell bicep curls and approaching muscle failure. Just as I was about to complete my last rep, the trainer grabbed the barbell with two hands and shouted for me to continue. By assisting the movement, he was [...]
Dear Davey, I recently bought a protein shake, but when I got home and read the ingredients more carefully, I realized just HOW MUCH SUGAR is in it! It has over 50 grams of sugar per serving! Is that bad? Does the sugar prevent muscle growth? Does the sugar out-weigh the protein content? From, Christopher Hey Christopher, It seems like [...]
As it turns out, soda can serve many useful household purposes. And none of those purposes include actually drinking it. I decided to make a video on the subject. And it’s something that every person on this planet needs to see. In the comments below, let me know if it changes the way you look at soda.
Last weekend, I went with my family to Block Island – a small chunk of land some 13 miles off the coast of my home state, Rhode Island. Block Island is a wonderful and largely untouched island (it’s considered on of the last 12 great places in the Western Hemisphere by the Nature Conservancy) with pristine beaches, hiking trails and [...]
People often ask me about the differences between whey and casein protein – and which is better. The truth is, both offer certain advantages and disadvantages. First things first, both whey and casein are derived from milk. Whey makes up 20% of the protein content found in milk; casein is the other 80%. The big difference between whey and casein [...]
Last month, we looked at the top sources of sodium – and how it’s possible to cut back on our salt intake. Today, let’s look at the top calorie sources for the average American male. By examining where our calories are coming from, we can restructure our diet to support our fitness goals and overall health. Here’s how the list [...]
Dear Davey, I’m trying to lose weight and get in shape. So far, I’ve lost a few pounds and some of my friends think that I look great. Even so, I still overhear strangers snickering at my weight and kids pointing me out to their parents. I try to laugh it off but it kills me inside. When I look [...]
