Knowledge and Nonsense: The Dessert Effect
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
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
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
Knowledge and Nonsense: FAQ About MMA Conditioning

Jamie Hale addresses these frequently asked questions concerning MMA training.

Knowledge and Nonsense: MaxCondition for Performance—Agility
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
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
Basic Nutrition: Part 1

The energy derived from foods when they are oxidized in the body is measured in kilocalories (thousands of calories).

Does Aspartame Pass the Safety Test?
Does Aspartame Pass the Safety Test?

Is aspartame consumption bad for your health?

High Fructose Corn Syrup: The Real Story
High Fructose Corn Syrup: The Real Story

What’s the real deal with high fructose corn syrup?

Diet Reviews: Mediterranean Diet and 'Eat Right for Your Type'
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
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.

Why Go Organic?
Why Go Organic?

Whether it is made up of conventional or organic foods has little significance.

Problems with Popular Nutrition and Weight Management Programs
Problems with Popular Nutrition and Weight Management Programs

To optimize program effectiveness, a variety of factors should be considered.

Almighty Glucagon!
Almighty Glucagon!

Is glucagon really the chief fat burning hormone?

Sports Illustrated Jinx: Is It Really a Jinx?
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
Water Consumption

Here’s an excerpt from Jamie Hale’s book, Knowledge and Nonsense, regarding water consumption.

Hunger Hormones
Hunger Hormones

The following is an excerpt from Knowledge and Nonsense by Jamie Hale.

Authorities Are Fallible
Authorities Are Fallible

Jamie discusses how evidence and research prove arguments, not certification and fancy degrees.

Elitefts™ Classic: Words of Wisdom
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.

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