In one piece of steak, you get B vitamins, zinc, selenium, iron, niacin, phosphorus, creatine, taurine, glutathione & conjugated linoleic acid.
Not only does it pack a ton of great nutrients it's also a great source of protein to help you build muscle.
2. Eggs
Eggs are one of the healthiest foods on the planet.
They contain vitamin D, choline, lutein, zeaxanthin, omega-3, vitamin b12, iron, vitamin b2+b5, vitamin A, vitamin E, phosphorus, folate, selenium, iodine, & HDL cholesterol while being a great source of protein.
3. Fatty Fish
It's high in Omega 3 fatty acids, B vitamins, potassium & selenium while being rich in protein.
It also contains astaxanthin, which has been shown to reduce inflammation.
Opt for wild caught fish and aim for 2 servings a week.
4. Leafy greens
We're talking about kale, spinach, watercress & arugala.
Leafy greens are loaded with vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants, vitamin C +A + K, while containing calcium, magnesium & manganese.
Greens contain the most nutrients per calorie.
5. Beef liver
It's a great source of protein while containing Vitamins C, D, A, D, E & K, zinc, potassium, magnesium, phosphorous, manganese, iron, chromium, & all of the B vitamins.
It's the most nutrient dense food on the planet.
6. Garlic
Garlic is one of the best ingredients to boost your health & immune function.
It's high in vitamins C, B1, & B6, as well as calcium, potassium, copper, manganese, and selenium.
It also contains allicin, which has been shown to have cancer fighting properties.
7. Blueberries
A handful of blueberries are high in fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, manganese & potassium.
They are also loaded with antioxidants including anthocyanins & other plant compounds, some of which have been shown to have protective effects on your brain.
8. Seaweed
Seaweed is known as the vegetable of the sea & is an easy way to add extra vitamins & minerals to your diet.
It's high in antioxidants & contain folate, riboflavin, thiamin, copper, iron, iodine & magnesium.
After 20+ years of health coaching, here is every fat loss tip I could come up with:
1. Take 5 grams of creatine for the muscles. Take 10-15 grams of creatine for the brain.
2. To build muscle lift weights 3x a week, hitting each muscle at least 2x. Every session, add more reps or weight. Aim for an FFMI of 18.5-22 (men) or 15.5-18.5 (women)
3. To lose weight, eat at a calorie deficit of 500 or slightly higher depending on how much you have to lose.
4. Focus on 2 numbers: Calories and protein. For protein aim 30-60 grams a meal and a total of .7 to 1 gram per lbs of bodyweight.
5. Eat 3 nutrient-dense meals according to your circadian rhythms. No snacking. This improves energy and automates hunger.
Things I've learned becoming a dad at 40 years old:
1. Your health becomes the most important thing in your life. If you want a chance to see your kids grow up you need to take care of your body.
2. Lifting weights becomes a non-negotiable. This will be the difference between independence and the nursing home.
3. You can be 40 years old and feel like in your 20s if you do the right things for your body.
4. You never know how important good health is until you lose it.
5. Having children will light a fire under your ass and increase your capacity to earn.
6. Kids make you feel younger. The ability to see things through your child's eyes and how they embrace curiosity is a great way to ignite your desire to learn new things.
5 hidden signs you might live to 90 or older (87% of people will fail at number 3):
1. Walking speed
This is a sign of function and cardio.
A pace over 1 m/s (2.2 mph) predicts longer life. A stride of over 2.7 mph shows mortality risk drops dramatically. Fast walkers age slower.
2. Resting heart rate
A low RHR means your heart is efficient and your stress response is balanced.
Under 70 bpm is solid. Under 60 bpm is elite longevity territory.
If you’re above 80–90 bpm at rest, it's a sign that you need to build your aerobic engine.
3. Sit-and-rise test
Sitting on the floor and stand back up without using your hands is a display of strength, balance, mobility, coordination, and independence as you age.
By age 85, roughly 2/3's of all injury‑related deaths are due to falls.
Weight loss hacks I know at 46 that I wish I knew at 26:
1. Eat similar meals every single day. This makes eating simple, removes decision-making, and helps you hit your macros and calories consistently.
2. Avoid eating things out of a bag as this can cause overeating. Instead, put your portion on a plate and put the bag away.
3. Get an under-the-desk treadmill. Do walking zoom meetings, watch videos, or read. This will easily add at least 5,000 to 10,000 extra steps per day without even thinking about it.
4. Chew your food until it becomes liquid. This improves digestion and increases your feelings of fullness.