Nutrition Posts

Curing type 2 diabetes is a challenge. And before we get too far into this, I want to make a little distinction between the two types of diabetes that are out there. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition that usually sets in during childhood. People have no control over [...]

When you go to the doctor and you just don’t feel right, the doctor is going to look for disease. Unfortunately, the doctor will rarely test for nutritional deficiencies and probably blame your ills on training. Problem is, many of the issues in today’s society stem from a lack of [...]

Throughout the ages, the martial artist took care of his or her body because it was their most valuable possession. They chose to eat healthy foods in smaller quantities to avoid problems that came with overeating. One could argue that they were the original pioneers of The Fighter’s Nutritional Blueprint: [...]

Springtime brings cold, damp weather to most people. It's a time when we want to get out and do something, train in the outdoors, and get started again. But, after a long winter we might be faced with stiff, achy joints and a little extra flab. These warming herbs can [...]

Maybe your goal was to lose weight this year, and you started off really well. You ate salads, had fruit for snacks, and cleaned up your diet. Even started to feel good, with more energy, your pants fit better, and your training improved. But… it's so hard to keep it [...]

High protein supplements and shakes dominate the bodybuilding, weight loss, and martial arts communities. However, many of these only succeed in stripping people of their money and giving false hope. At worst, they're incredibly detrimental to a person's health. And you don’t build muscle consuming these products! What is Protein?  [...]

What you eat before martial art practice can make or break that day's training. If you're too full, you won’t train well. If you’re too hungry, you’re going to think more about what you’re going to eat on the way home rather than the punch that’s flying towards your face. [...]

What you eat has a distinct effect on how you train, how long you train, and your perception of your training. It can also affect your recovery time and your potential for injury. You really are what you eat. That’s why you want to eat the best foods for your [...]

Over half of all New Year’s resolutions involve weight loss, getting in shape, or eating better. Because we train in the martial arts, we have to take care of our bodies to a better degree than most. Keeping a healthy weight, keeping up with cardio and strength training exercises, and [...]

Though it is indeed hard to argue with the success of certain plump fighters, just imagine if the pudgier fighters get a little more trim and muscular? While their opponents seem too busy with cutting weight and refining their diets, while these professional fighters appear to be just living life [...]

What do the most high profile martial artists in the world eat? Whatever Mario Limaduran cooks for them. Officially announced in December 2018, the Ultimate Fighting Championships, through their Performance Institute, partnered with the “nation’s largest all-organic meal delivery service” Trifecta to feed their elite mixed martial artists each and [...]