Can you get hooked on diet soda? Diet soda – whether “sweeten” by aspartame or Splenda or whatever comes next falls into the too good to be true category. That which seems innocent, fuels unhealthy eating and adds some undesirable psychological dependency and chemicals into our body. Great article from Denise Mann of Health/ CNN. [...]
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Hooked on Diet Soda?
Posted: March 2, 2011 by David Kohrell in NutritionTags: Aspartame, CNN, Diet Coke, Diet soda, Drink, Health, Soft drink, Weight loss
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Nutrition – which is more evil? Carbs or Fat?
Posted: March 1, 2011 by David Kohrell in NutritionTags: Carbohydrate, Carbs, Diabetes mellitus type 2, Fat, Harvard School of Public Health, Heart disease, Los Angeles Times, Nutrition, Refined grains, United States
A reversal on carbs Fat was once the devil. Now more nutritionists are pointing accusingly at sugar and refined grains. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times) December 20, 2010|By Marni Jameson, Special to the Los Angeles Times Most people can count calories. Many have a clue about where fat lurks in their diets. However, fewer [...]
2010 Year in Review and 2011 Goals.
Posted: January 1, 2011 by David Kohrell in Crossfit, Cycling, Marathons, Nutrition, Rowing, Running, Spinning, Strength Training, Swimming, TriathlonsTags: Crossfit, Crossfit Angie, Crossfit WOD, Cycling, goals, Marathon, Pose Running, pull ups, Running, Running with dogs, Speed work, Swimming, Triathlons
Farewell 2010. Hello 2011! Challenges, opportunities, failure, success, valleys and mountaintops – I encountered a mix of those as well as everyone who reads this post (and like every year before). For the exercise side of my life, the opportunities and successes jump to the front of my mind. The change-up in exercise and nutrition [...]
Proof Positive of Training Change – from Aerobic Only to Aerobic + Strength + Anaerobic Burst
Posted: November 24, 2010 by David Kohrell in Crossfit, Cycling, Marathons, Nutrition, P90x, Rowing, Running, Strength Training, Swimming, TriathlonsTags: Aerobic, Anaerobic, Bench, Burpees, clean and jerk, Core Strength, Crossfit, Crossfit Angie, Crossfit WOD, deadlifts, Exercise, goals, handstand pushups, Jump Rope, Knees to Elbows, Marathon, Marathons, P90x, Pillar Strength, pull ups, Running, Running with dogs, Squats, Swimming, Tabata, Triathlon, Triathlons
Summary If you’re an aerobic athlete (runner, swimmer, cyclist, triathlete) who’s reached a plateau, has found more miles does not translate into success and wonders if strength training might help – please read. I’m not offering a quick fix, food gimmick, shake, or simple trick. Over the last year I’ve ventured into a different way [...]
Sugar Supresses Immune System | Mark’s Daily Apple
Posted: March 30, 2010 by David Kohrell in NutritionTags: Nutrition, Paleo diet, sugar, Zone diet
Sugar Supresses Immune System | Mark’s Daily Apple Been studying about nutrition and slowly transforming my family’s lives since October 2009. There’s a two prong purpose: 1) eat as healthful and simply as possible and 2) save money by avoiding fast food and excess. I’m not a strong advocate of mixes, shakes, recovery drinks – [...]
