Coaches Corner

8 Key Actions to Optimize Performance & Health Together. Health and performance advice don't always go hand in hand. True top performance may not be healthy and actions to optimize performance may yield suboptimal health results, but this is not the case for all actions.   1. Eat More Protein The evidence continues to mount for the benefits of protein in the diet, for all ages and goals and especially post-exercise for recovery. The large majority of the population, including athletes, likely under consume protein, as we discussed here. The caveats here are in certain disease states and if athletes...

A Discussion about Creatine The Drit Cheap, Widely Available Natural Molecule That Is One Of The Most Well-Researched Supplements For Cognition, Muscle Repair, Endurance, Testosterone & Much More. You've no doubt heard of creatine—one of the most popular and well-researched supplements that exists for muscle-building, cognition, endurance, recovery, and much more. Creatine is a supplement I recommend to just about everyone I speak with who asks what basic supplements they should be on to cover as many bases as possible. (The other base supplements that nearly everyone benefits from that I typically recommend, in addition to creatine, are a multi-vitamin,...

Beet Chews vs. Beet Juice. Do amino acids break a fast? And why your body is like a battery. (Ask Dr. Cohen #6) Does Beet'Ums have the same amount of nitric oxide boosting nitrates as your premium organic beet juice powder? How much is required of either to consume to equate? Meaning: (example) 2 chews= same nitrates as 1/2 teaspoon powder or whatever that equation may be. Thanks for your question. It is a bit of apples and oranges based on formula and use. PureClean Beet has more beets and a total higher nitrate content per 10 grams serving but...

16 Delicious High Protein Foods Getting enough protein daily is essential for your overall health. Healthy protein sources include eggs, nuts, lean meats, fish, dairy, and certain grains. Protien powders can also be a great support is they are complete, what is a complete protein?   Proteins are a large category of molecules that support cell structure, immune function, movement, chemical reactions, hormone synthesis, and more. They’re all made up of tiny building blocks called amino acids. Nine of these are essential–meaning your body needs them but can’t make them on its own, so you need to get them in...