Author: Kirk Charles

I have been challenging my clients to consume more raw vegetables and fruits over the last year.  We all know…

In 2011, the USDA replaced the Food Pyramid with MyPlate, which was based on USDA dietary guidelines. The original Food…

Younger folks have unbelievable energy. I always recommend working out with them to keep you young. It’s a challenge and it keeps…

There are many additives in meat products and processed food that we’re completely unaware of. When I learned about transglutaminase—affectionately known…

Dr. Paul Kouchakoff made one of the more prominent discoveries in the 1930s. He found that consumption of cooked and…

After years of working with clients, I’ve concluded that cheese is a highly addictive food! When most people come to me…

If you’ve ever known anyone with diverticulitis (which is a gastrointestinal disease characterized by inflammation of abnormal pouches that can…

What you eat before a workout has great influence regarding the quality of your workout. Many years ago, I was…

I’ve had several clients with skin conditions, ranging from eczema to plaque psoriasis. Many had been going back and forth…

This problem that Americans have with blood pressure is really stressing everyone out.  One-third of Americans are afflicted by it…

How much fat should you have? I have no clue. Each person’s body is different. But, as a personal trainer,…

Inherently plants are safer to eat than animal products because the viruses, bacteria, fungus and parasites that attack animals could…