Knowledge and Nonsense: Does Sucralose lead to bad health and obesity?
Everyone likes a little sweetness.
Knowledge and Nonsense: The Dessert Effect
Have you ever noticed the first bite of almost any food is the most enjoyable?
Knowledge and Nonsense: Health & Diet Claims, Part 1
Does insulin cause obesity? Should you be eating fruit?
Knowledge and Nonsense: Your Taste Preference Trumps All
If you are going to adhere to a diet for the long haul, you’d better incorporate foods you like. Here’s why.
Knowledge and Nonsense: FAQ About MMA Conditioning
Jamie Hale addresses these frequently asked questions concerning MMA training.
Knowledge and Nonsense: MaxCondition for Performance—Agility
Agility is a necessary factor in athletics. But how can it be improved, and how does it relate to strength and speed?
Knowledge and Nonsense: How Expectation Influences Food Likes
Did you know that your expectations play a large role in your taste preferences?
Basic Nutrition: Part 1
The energy derived from foods when they are oxidized in the body is measured in kilocalories (thousands of calories).
The World of Nutrition and Exercise Science: Popular Diets, Part 1
This series will discuss primary research, research reviews, and other science related (specifically exercise and nutrition research) information.
Diet Reviews: Mediterranean Diet and 'Eat Right for Your Type'
Jamie briefly reviews two popular diets—the Mediterranean diet and ‘Eat Right for Your Type.’
Atkins’ New Diet Revolution: Under Investigation
Many people who have followed Atkins’ New Diet Revolution now realize dietary fat isn’t the sole reason people are fat nor is it the evil often promoted by low fat diet advocates.
Problems with Popular Nutrition and Weight Management Programs
To optimize program effectiveness, a variety of factors should be considered.
Sports Illustrated Jinx: Is It Really a Jinx?
There are many coaches, athletes, sports commentators, and sports fans who believe that being featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated isn’t a good thing for an athlete.
Water Consumption
Here’s an excerpt from Jamie Hale’s book, Knowledge and Nonsense, regarding water consumption.
Authorities Are Fallible
Jamie discusses how evidence and research prove arguments, not certification and fancy degrees.
Dirty Versus Clean Dieting: A Roundtable Discussion
Should bodybuilders eat clean (non-processed whole foods) all the time when preparing for contests?
Is Bottled Water Safer than Tap Water?
“Much is being made of the benefits of natural water, but all water needs to be processed so that we can drink it.” —Kevin Prior, water and wastewater chemical scientist
Starvation and Survival
How long can I survive without food? How do I increase survival time without food?
The Big "T"
Testosterone decreases protein degradation and increases protein synthesis, and most evidence concludes that it has a significant effect upon muscle tissue.
BCAA Supplementation Roundtable
Do we need BCAA supplementation? The debate rages on. The following is an excerpt from Knowledge and Nonsense: The science of nutrition and exercise by Jamie Hale.
Countdown
We arrived at Metropolis (a night club) at 6:00 p.m. The fights were scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. The time had finally arrived—Ryan Farhat’s mixed martial arts (MMA) debut.
Elitefts™ Classic: Words of Wisdom
Last night, I was sitting in my office going through some of my training journals and notes that had accumulated over the years.
Pilates Magic
Here’s a question for worshippers of Pilates: don’t you think that Pilates is a form of weight training (added resistance training)?
Popular Diets: Hale’s Review
With so many diet plans and books on the market, how do you choose which one to follow? Which diets will work for you?
Welcome to Candyland
As I approached the entrance to Fit N’ Fun, a large neon sign displaying the facility’s name caught my eye. When I walked in the front door, I noticed several nice paintings and exotic plants in the lobby.
Testing Protein Quality
A variety of methods are used to test protein quality. Different methods yield different ratings for the tested source. In other words, a particular food or supplement may score very high with one test but score lower on other tests.
Protein Timing: Protein Essentials (excerpt from the book)
There’s a window of opportunity around workout time where protein consumption enhances muscle protein synthesis above normal levels (in addition to the protein synthesizing effects of resistance training).
Protein: The Complete Guide
Over the past two to three decades, there has been an almost never-ending debate regarding human requirements for protein. The basic argument has come down to whether or not athletes need more protein than average, sedentary individuals.
Combat Nutrition (Part One)
A few weeks ago I was weighing guys at the Kentucky Fighting Challenge weigh-ins and I realized how bad these athletes needed some direction regarding nutrition. In fact, I have realized this for a long time as I speak with numerous combat athletes weekly. . I finally decided to address this issue with an article.