Deep Dish Protein Pizza Quiche

Posted April 15, 2009 in Recipes 2 Comments »

How to Make Deep Dish Protein Pizza Quiche

Pizza Quiche
Pizza Quiche

Pizza quiche fortified with protein.

How can you go wrong?

Pizza is so good. I don’t care who you are or what kind of diet you are on, right now you want to eat pizza. I do too. That’s why I am showing you today, a super-tight recipe for protein fortified deep dish pizza quiche.

There is a ton of protein in this recipe and quite a bit of fat if you choose to use the original ingredients. I have suggested ways to eliminate fat by substituting lower fat versions of cream (milk), eggs, cream cheese, and cheese. You can use the full fat versions for a fattier, tastier, greasier pizza quiche.

You are encouraged to experiment with toppings as well. Meat and vegetables are great toppings for pizza quiche!

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MovNat Gets You Out of the Human Zoo and Back Into the Jungle

Posted April 13, 2009 in Conditioning, Workout Routines 6 Comments »
Erwan Le Corre
Erwan Le Corre

I recently read a couple articles about a type of training called MovNat, derived from something called Methode Naturelle. As a training philosophy based on functionality, I found it to be a breath of fresh air.

This, along with some of the principles of CrossFit, odd object training, and strongman training, comprise the recent direction of my training focus. I still primarily lift weights, but this is the type of fitness that is really starting to interest me.

Being able to jump, climb, throw, run, defend, lift, and swim, really makes you feel good about yourself, and this type of functional training is what MovNat is all about.

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Zola Acai Juice Free Product Giveaway

Posted April 10, 2009 in Contests 9 Comments »

Acai Berries
Acai Berries

It’s Project Swole’s second ever product giveaway!

Note: This contest is now over. To read more about my Zola Acai Juice products reviews, go here: Zola Acai Juice

If you play your cards right you can win good stuff:

  • 3 bottles of Zola acai juice
  • 4 bottles of Zola acai smoothies
  • one acai seed bracelet
  • one Zola t-shirt

About Zola AcaiZola Helps CommunityZola Products & Prizes
Contest DetailsE-mail SubmissionsBonus Prize
How We Choose WinnerTerms & ConditionsGo Ahead and Enter!

Zola Juices and Smoothies

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Core Training with Sandbags

Posted April 8, 2009 in Sandbags 10 Comments »
Josh Henkin

Josh Henkin is owner of Sandbag Fitness Systems, and the creator of the Ultimate Sandbag. Josh is a graduate of Arizona State University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science/Physical Education.

Josh is an NSCA certified strength and conditioning specialist, certified club coach with USA weightlifting, and certified Russian kettlebell instructor and a certified corrective high performance exercise kinesiologist. Coach Henkin is well known nationally as an expert in fitness and sports performance training and has been invited to appear at national conferences and write for numerous fitness magazines.

Core Training With Sandbags

Abs, six pack, ripped wash board!

Got your attention?

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Arugula and Melon Salad

Posted April 3, 2009 in Recipes 3 Comments »
Eatricious
Eatricious

This healthy recipe is provided by Eatricious.com, which will inevitably be your source for information about healthy restaurant foods.

Currently they are Alpha testing and the website is not available for login, but you can sign up with your e-mail address to give it a try. I’m told they plan to go live with a Beta release this summer, at which time you will be sent all the proper login information.

Eatricious

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Your Food Links

Posted April 2, 2009 in Health No Comments »
Your Links
Your Links

Do you want to list your food related links at Project Swole?

It works like this: leave a comment with your favorite link of all time for today’s category.

Wow, that’s simple!

For more links and other link categories, check out Your Links at Project Swole.

Today’s theme is Food.

A happy bonus: the best links of all I will surely submit to multiple social bookmark sharing websites, which means more traffic for you! =)

Here’s my link of the day: Healthy Recipes from the Healthy Irishman

“The Healthy Irishman Fueling your body with healthy food. Fueling your mind with the wealth of health.”

The Healthy Irishman delivers tasty healthy recipes on a daily basis, while also being witty and smart. This is a blog that I surf to whenever I am trying to think of a new recipe to try.

Project Swole has a couple healthy recipes, but nothing compared to the Healthy Irishman. If you are looking for new, innovative, healthy recipes, check it out.

An honorable mention is: Get Whole Foods at Your Local Whole Foods Market

Whole Foods Market is the #1 whole food retailer in the country. On this website you can find healthy recipes, local Whole Foods Market locations, as well as tons of articles and other information about healthy food.

If you are looking to make a healthy impact on your diet, you should consider switching from processed foods to whole foods. You will see and feel the difference.

Now it’s your turn. But don’t submit links to pages that have nothing to do with food, because I won’t approve those comments. =)

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How to Gain Weight By Not Skipping Meals

Posted April 1, 2009 in Nutrition Tip 6 Comments »
Dr. John Berardi
John Berardi

Since the late 1990’s Dr. John Berardi has published 8 scientific abstracts; 15 scientific papers and textbook chapters; presented at nearly 50 scientific, exercise, and nutrition related conferences; and published countless articles online.

His first articles at Testosterone Magazine so many years ago, provided me with the basis for everything I know about nutrition today. Now I will turn some of that knowledge over to you in the form of Nutrition Tips written by Dr. Berardi himself.

Today’s Topic – Eating as the Means to an End

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Do Black Americans Receive Equality in Health Care?

Posted March 30, 2009 in Medical 13 Comments »
Black Doctor
Black Doctor

Different studies have been focusing on how racism has affected the health industry in the United States all over the years.

Will this term, under President Barack Obama pose positive changes, given that he is the first black president?

We have to remember American history to examine the trends of racism and how it affected the health industry of the United States.

The United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, define race as self-identification of a person or group of persons as a result of physical characteristics, geographic location and ancestry. Race has been used interchangeably with ethnicity, which refers to a larger categorization which includes the language, diet, religion and political factors.

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How to Squat with Bad Knees, to Fix Bad Knees, and to Avoid Bad Knees

Posted March 25, 2009 in Weight Training, Your Questions 23 Comments »
SQUAT
SQUAT

At one point someone asked me a question about squatting with bad knees. I knew a little bit about it, but I wanted to get more professional opinions before I wrote a full response.

I have compiled the results here and would like you to also read the resources listed at the bottom of this post for more information.

Much of this information was comprised from articles written by Dr. Fred Hatfield (aka Dr. Squat) and from the training certification guide from the ISSA.

Squats are both difficult to defend and difficult to disparage. There are pros and cons to both sides. Let’s examine the facts.

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How to Get Bigger Biceps

Posted March 20, 2009 in Your Questions 5 Comments »
Your Questions
Your Questions

I get plenty of questions in various comments throughout the website, but I also get comments and questions via the Project Swole Contact Form.

Generally I address those questions through e-mail, but often I do not have the time to reply to each and every question personally.

From now on I want to take a more proactive approach to answering Your Health Questions by posting them separately in the blog. This way we can be sure that everyone benefits from the Q & A.

JD wrote:

“I know you don’t approve of an “arms” day, but I’ve always had more trouble adding mass and strength to my arms, as opposed to my torso.

I started including an arms day into my routine for the past 4 or 5 weeks in an effort to combat my naturally scrawny arms. I’ve seen definite progress with my triceps, but no matter what I do, I can’t seem to improve my biceps.

I do several relevant compound exercises during the rest of the week (chin-ups, bent-over barbell rows, close-grip cable rows, etc.), in addition to my arms workout.

Any thoughts or suggestions? FYI: I’m 6’0, 165 pounds. Thanks!”

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Lynx Performance Grips

Posted March 19, 2009 in Product Reviews 7 Comments »

Deadlifts
Deadlifts

I lift heavy.

Well, heavy for me at least.

Sometimes my grip strength doesn’t always allow me to lift a maximal weight for certain exercises. Typically this might happen with an exercise where I try to use more than my max deadlift or if I’m hauling around 150 lb dumbbells.

In these circumstances, I have to employ one of the following third party tools to help me hold onto the bar.

Click each item to browse to the review:

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Your Powerlifting Links

Posted March 18, 2009 in Health No Comments »
Your Links
Your Links

I want to start a new feature on Project Swole called Your Links.

Basically it works like this: leave a comment with your favorite link of all time for the list’s theme.

Today’s theme is Powerlifting.

The best links of all I will surely Stumble, Digg, Mixx, and submit to Health Ranker and OnlyWire.

Here’s my link of the day: Powerlifting Articles at Westside Barbell

Louie Simmons and the Westside Barbell guys write some seriously good training articles for powerlifters and strength athletes. Read them all.

An honorable mention is: Powerlifting Articles at Elite Fitness

Dave Tate runs Elite Fitness and he is a disciple of Louie Simmons, but is also an expert in his own right. Read all these articles too.

Now it’s your turn. But don’t submit links to non-powerlifting pages because I won’t approve those comments. =)

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How to Train With Sandbags for Fat Loss

Posted March 11, 2009 in Sandbags 1 Comment »
Josh Henkin

Josh Henkin is owner of Sandbag Fitness Systems, and the creator of the Ultimate Sandbag. Josh is a graduate of Arizona State University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science/Physical Education.

Josh is an NSCA certified strength and conditioning specialist, certified club coach with USA weightlifting, and certified Russian kettlebell instructor and a certified corrective high performance exercise kinesiologist. Coach Henkin is well known nationally as an expert in fitness and sports performance training and has been invited to appear at national conferences and write for numerous fitness magazines.

How to Lose Fat by Training With Sandbags

Fat loss, two words that you can say anywhere and you will get people’s attention. Getting leaner, more sculpted, or however you want to classify it is always a goal. I don’t care if you are speaking about professional athletes, housewives, or weekend warriors. Heck, even little kids know what a six-pack is!

The real question is how do you achieve these goals in a world that is crazier than ever?

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Is Fresh Food Healthier Than Canned Food?

Posted March 10, 2009 in Your Questions 3 Comments »
Your Questions
Your Questions

I get plenty of questions in various comments throughout the website, but I also get comments and questions via the Project Swole Contact Form.

Generally I address those questions through e-mail, but often I do not have the time to reply to each and every question personally.

From now on I want to take a more proactive approach to answering Your Health Questions by posting them separately in the blog. This way we can be sure that everyone benefits from the Q & A.

Rav wrote:

“I have a question regarding canned beans. Is it there any difference in the nutrient content between canned beans and soaking the beans yourself and cooking them?”

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Zero Calorie Sobe Lifewater

Posted March 8, 2009 in Product Reviews 67 Comments »

Water is so good for you that you should be drinking at least 64 ounces a day. But try as we may, sometimes water gets boring and the 64 ounces don’t always make it down the hatch.

Sobe Lizard

Some of us turn to diet soda, some turn to coffee, while others turn to Crystal Lite or other 0 calorie drink mixes.

Relative to living a healthy lifestyle, those products are good in some ways and bad in some ways. Diet soda and Crystal Lite have nasty sweeteners and dyes. Coffee has caffeine and turns your teeth brown.

The point is to find a tasty 0 calorie beverage with added vitamins and minerals that not only tastes good but also has additional benefits. If you are interested you should read my review below.

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What Kind of Product Reviews do You Want to See on Project Swole?

Posted March 7, 2009 in Product Reviews 3 Comments »
Thumbs Up
Thumbs Up!

I have received many inquiries lately about reviewing products on Project Swole.

I have turned a couple products down because I have no interest in them, such as all natural Viagra alternatives, which I just don’t need.

Many other products I have said yes to and will be reviewing them in the coming weeks.

Here is an example of some of the products I have tried:

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The Truth About Fasting to Lose Weight

Posted March 6, 2009 in Diet, Healthy Lifestyle 28 Comments »
Update: I wrote this article with regards to fasting for 24 hours or longer. I did not intend to address intermittent fasting with this post. Since I wrote this, I have learned about intermittent fasting and fully support it as a fat loss strategy. I still don’t support fasting for more than 24 hours though. 1/4/2011
Fasting
Fasting

What is fasting?

Fasting is when you don’t eat anything at all for a prolonged period of time. I’m betting you have heard of “breakfast”? This is a meal that essentially breaks your overnight fast.

Is it healthy to fast overnight?

Your overnight fast isn’t that bad. Some hardcore individuals do set an alarm clock to wake up 4 hours into their sleep cycle in order to swill down a protein shake. I have actually done this before, except that I planned it out as follows:

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Salmon Jerky

Posted March 5, 2009 in Recipes 3 Comments »
Salmon Jerky
Salmon Jerky

How to Make Salmon Jerky

The winner of the Project Swole recoup|90 product giveaway is Ken from Texas.

Ken sent in this awesome recipe for salmon jerky, which is great because I love salmon and I love jerky.

Salmon is one of the healthiest foods you can eat because of it’s high fish oil and protein content.

Congratulations Ken, I hope you enjoy your recoup|90 fish oil.

Please also check out Ken’s website Decorating with Tulle.

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How to Get Free Fish Oil Capsules

Posted February 27, 2009 in Contests, Supplements No Comments »

There are only two days left to qualify for the free giveaway of a month’s supply of recoup|90 fish oil!

Find the original contest post at the Project Swole free fish oil giveaway page.

Why would you even want to take fish oil?

Just read the following articles and you will be convinced:

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Bromalite Review

Posted February 23, 2009 in Product Reviews, Supplements No Comments »
Bromalite Probiotics
Get a Free Trial

Many of you have been asking about my free trial review of Bromalite, so here it is.

First, re-read my post about receiving a free trial of Bromalite the All Natural Digestive Supplement. This post will tell you what is in Bromalite, how to take it, why you might want to take it, and why the product interests me in the first place.

The manufacturers of Bromalite sent me a bottle in the mail for free, and asked if I would do a product review. I’m not going to be biased either way, for or against this product. Here is my honest review.

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