Health Hound

Remember that professor who lost 27 pounds on the “Twinkie Diet” and argued it didn’t matter how you lost weight if you just reduced your calories? A recent study from Harvard University knocks that bogus theory on its poorly supported head. The study, published in The New England Journal of Medicine, followed 120,877 men and [...]

  by Dr. Kareem F. Samhouri, CSCS, HFS Neuro Metabolic Fat Loss & Fitness Expert Workout Technology has advanced so much in the last several years: At-home aerobics (outdated) Power walking (outdated) Machine-based circuits (outdated) Cardio, cardio, cardio (outdated) Interval-based weight training (Alive & Well) But the principles remain the same… Build cardiovascular endurance Burn [...]

  You start your day with a low-sugar, plant-based protein shake. You diligently eat lean protein, leafy green veggies, high-fiber starches, and good fats at every meal. You’ve pinpointed and eliminated food intolerances. You even hired a coach to hold you accountable for everything you’re writing in your food journal.   Yet for the past [...]

Long time readers of The Hound know there are a wealth of benefits to losing weight. Among the many good reasons to shed those extra pounds are a lowered risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and many improvements to your overall health. But, can losing weight foster World Peace? According to an Israeli based organization [...]

  Yep, you read that headline right. I’ll admit it, the Hound has always enjoyed kicking back with a nice cold one! I recently had the pleasure of touring a local brew pub, and got an inside look at what really goes into making this golden beverage: hops, malted barley, yeast — all natural and [...]

  People who attain and sustain fat loss and fast metabolism stick to protein shakes and meals consisting of lean protein, healthy fats, lots of leafy greens and cruciferous veggies, and high-fiber starches like legumes. Most lean people I know rarely snack. They have a 400 – 600 calorie protein shake for breakfast and then [...]

by Dr. Kareem F. Samhouri, CSCS, HFS Neuro Metabolic Fat Loss & Fitness Expert There are 3 main types of pain, and each one has a slightly different pain-relief process: Acute pain – recent onset (last 72 hours) Residual pain – between 72 hours and 6 months Chronic pain – 6 months or more Let’s [...]

  Want my number-one fat burner? It’s not sexy, your favorite magazine probably won’t be touting it as the weight loss “miracle” de jour, and I guarantee it won’t be the hot topic at your next dinner party.   But for fat loss and fast metabolism, it works.   Yes, fiber keeps you regular. You [...]