Taquitos are one of those foods I never considered as a possible homemade meal. It was either a greasy mystery meat tube wrapped in a deep fried corn tortilla picked up in desperation at a gas station on a long road trip, or a limp, disappointing roll of molten napalm microwaved at home from a […]

Last week, I told you all about the wonders of magnesium and how it could do cool stuff like repair DNA and fight cancer, and never do annoying things like get you added to a group chat or invite you to go out after you are already sitting on the couch for the evening. Now for the […]

  Around my house, I get called Wolverine a lot. I never get sick, even when everyone else is infected with a fever, virus, or cold. If I get a cut or a bruise, it heals overnight. There have been times when there was no evidence of an injury at all within a 24 hour […]

It’s time to put away the comfort foods as spring arrives and get to lighter fare. No one wants a gutful of chili while pushing a lawnmower in the heat and humidity that is poised to be unleashed on us soon. Soups and stews go the way of winter coats, electric blankets, and actually enjoying […]

My planned cut for the summer months is not going as planned. It turns out that I really bought into the extra calories to build muscle and strength, and it’s a habit I’m finding difficult to break. Hopefully, I’ll get mad enough at myself to get through those first two weeks needed to break and establish […]

There were foods that I had to get rid of when I first decided it was time to lose the heavy blanket of body fat I had slowly accumulated over the years. I either did not know at the time how to make a version that would fit with my goals, or I was now suddenly […]

What if I told you that it was possible to make a giant chocolate chip cookie that is low on calories, helps you to fight off disease, manage blood sugar, and deliver a helping of fiber, minerals, and protein? I’m hoping by now you’d believe me, and good news, it’s true. You just need to […]

There are some recipes that taste so good, it’s hard to believe it’s a healthier version of a standard meal. This week’s submission fits that bill…or beak, in this case.  Folks, if you are still getting your chicken tacos from a restaurant or even a fast food joint, I implore you to build your own. This […]

It’s that time of year again.  My six month cycle of eating in a slight calorie excess to build whatever lean muscle mass my fifty year old body will allow is coming to an end, and now it’s time to transition to a slight calorie deficit to strip off the excess body fat and see how […]

  I used to think author and sports commentator Mitch Albom was a pretty smart guy.  He always had well thought out takes on the ESPN show The Sports Reporters, and I enjoyed his book Tuesdays with Morrie along with some of his works of fiction. Then I saw him speak at an event and […]