The Consequence of Convenience

As spring arrives, so does the delicious spring time crops such as the crunchy asparagus, spinach, parsnips, with summer bringing much more in savory Wisconsin fare like the delicious Door County cherries….We certainly know we “should” eat in-season, organic, veggies but let’s face it, many of us do not. What we also do not do, is think of what the consequences our food choices have and what price we will eventually pay for the convenience of processed foods. Sure, they are cheaper, much quicker to prepare, require little to no thought… but the short term convenience and cost savings could very well cost you your life…

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Naughty or Nice...G.I. Survival During the Holidays

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas...chances are you are about to embark on a digestive roller coaster that you wish you could get off. Oh yes, it is that time of year again, you may find yourself nestled all snug in your beds with those visions of sugar plums in your head...but down below a digestive health nightmare is in full swing. Coming out of this sugar laden, dairy inflamed, wheat coma might take a while...

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Dryland Skating Specific Speed Training for Hockey

Dryland Skating Specific Speed Training For Hockey - Presented at the 2011 Boston Sports Medicine and Performance Group "Standing on the Shoulders of Giants Symposium"

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Squatting - a Function of Daily Life

There has been an ongoing debate on whether to Squat or not. It never seems to amaze me that people still think in absolutes. Isn't the squat a function of human existence? Do we not perform this on a daily basis? If you don't you better have your GI tract tested because it's a mess...

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Breakfast Dejavu

Many of us tend to eat the same things over and over and over again. This is typically not a good thing to do, but who can blame you – when you run a busy lifestyle it is difficult to step out of the routine especially when it comes to meals and certainly when it comes down to breakfast. However, just because it is difficult doesn’t mean it is a ticket to not try. The body needs to have variety – and good quality variety.

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