As published on Figure Athlete.
Throughout the last decade, it’s become increasingly apparent that the farming and ranching choices we’ve become accustomed to, are no longer sustainable or supportive to our health or our future. There are many reasons to support organic farming, from keeping pesticides out of our environment, to keeping those same pesticides out [...]

Now that we have covered protein, in Part 1, and carbohydrates, in Part 2, we are going to move on to fats. First things first - most people have a very misguided understanding of fats. Fats provide us with energy and are an essential component of cell membranes, blood clotting, absorbing vitamins, and insulating and [...]

Now that you have a better understanding of the importance of protein, the next topic in this series is Carbohydrates.
Carbohydrates, aka carbs, are the second essential element that must be incorporated into a healthy diet. By essential, I do mean ESSENTIAL. Carbohydrates provide most of the energy needed for our daily activities like walking, climbing [...]

When putting together a nutritiously balanced meal plan, there are a few important factors to consider. The first key element is protein.
As many of us are aware, over the past 10 years there has been an explosion of focus on protein, mainly based upon the introduction of the low-carb craze. Still, many people do not [...]