As a kid, I didn’t like veggies. Maybe that wasn’t entirely true – if you count corn and french fries as veggies. (BTW, I was also 188-lbs in middle school) Luckily, I had an Italian mother who insisted that I ‘try’ veggies even if I didn’t like them, especially green veggies. Brussels Sprouts are an oddity […]
Category Archives: Nutrition
This is an easy one. Use as an appetizer Use as a snack Use as a dip Growing up we called it Olive Tapenade and made it with olive oil. Many people call it Muffuletta Spread. It’s even healthier and more buttery with Macadamia nut oil Muffuletta Spread From my book Cooking with Gold Download Here (For those of […]
How do you feel about Office Pancakes? I guess you could also make them at home but the point is you can make them anywhere! I just made this in the office this morning and thought I’d share it with you. Office Pancake: Strength Genesis Grass Fed New Zealand Protein – 2 scoops Strength Genesis Austrian Macadamia Nut Oil – 1 […]
Happy Friday! I was thinking about this weekend being Mother’s Day and was looking for something that would be delicious and also healthy. And I wanted to break away and offer something different than the traditional Ham, steak, turkey meals. If you want to have a little fun and have some adventure, I thought about a wonderful […]
Happy Tuesday! We’re still chugging along!!! More workouts, recipes and motivation are coming your way….. Let’s hope for more positive news this week. I hope you noticed the email I sent Sunday/Monday regarding COVID-19 and Heart disease. In Oregon, 60% of ALL Covid Death individuals had heart disease. Furthermore – 100% had Underlying Conditions. COVID-19 […]
Happy Friday! It sure seems that we’re getting closer to being able to return back to work and Dr. Derek Health & Fitness! As I promised from day one of ‘NY State on Pause’, I will continue sending you workouts, recipes, sleep and motivational information. We’ll get through this – we’re almost there! Still I […]
Happy Tuesday! As promised, I will NOT give up on you! More workouts, recipes and motivation are coming your way. I see other health clubs and gyms continue to bill members even though they do not have access to facilities or services at this time. And while I get that people need to run a gym business, […]
Happy Friday! It seems that we’re hearing more good news that businesses may soon be reopening – let’s keep our fingers crossed that our region and our industry are ones that reopen sooner rather than later! As I promised from day one of ‘NY State on Pause’, I will continue sending you workouts, recipes, sleep and […]
Happy Tuesday! Good nutritional judgment is not just for the prevention of weight and body fat, but also for improved immune function. As I have mentioned, written and exclaimed, poor nutritional choices (sugars/carbs) will injure and hurt your immune system almost instantly. So please make your dietary choices as low carb as possible, especially during […]
For those of you who observed Easter, my hope is that: You had a wonderful day! Exercised good nutritional judgement! Good nutritional judgment is not just for the prevention of weight and body fat, but also for improved immune function. As I have mentioned, written and exclaimed, poor nutritional choices (sugars/carbs) will injure and hurt […]