Recent studies have predicted that tourism and international travel is set to return to pre-pandemic levels in 2023. As part of the ONE Championship’s commentary team, I frequently jet over to...

People who fast are generally healthier, according to many studies conducted over the years. Abstaining from food for a period has been shown to promote blood sugar control, reduce inflammation and...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder that afflicts about 10% - 15% of the American population. Almost everyone has experienced the symptoms of IBS and they are not pleasant. From feeling...

Are you not seeing the gains you expected despite being consistent with your training and workouts? While it’s good for your health to be physically active, poor nutritional choices may often cause...

If you follow me regularly, you’ll know that I’m big on nutrition and diet. Good nutrition and meal planning are some of the biggest carryovers from my days as a professional athlete. They’ve become...

People are obsessed with image. Fat has morphed from an unhealthy condition to an undesirable physical state. Images of a bulging waistline are taboo on social media. We either feel fat or we are...

I was first inspired to try the carnivore diet last year when a friend of mine tried it for about 90 days. He was losing weight and by all indications, things seemed to be moving in the right...

When was the last time you tried a new diet? Would it interest you if I told you that it’s called the healthy brain diet? If you’ve been following me on the Quite Franklin podcast or read some of my...

Meat fiends and carnivores, friends and associates, I have no doubt some of you are troubled by the rising meat prices across our country. Well, so am I. Just last week, it was reported that the...

If you want to build muscle or lose fat, then nutrient dense foods are the most bang for your buck. But before we go into some of my favorite food choices, let us first understand the concept of...

As a fitness junkie, “Should I count my calories in a day?” is a question I get asked all the time. Truth be told, counting your calories sounds like a bore. I’m a stickler for routine. This means...

Chunky or creamy? The argument for peanut butter superiority has been debated across kitchen countertops in America for ages. Let me tell you how I like my peanut butter. Natural, in a jar and...

As a health nut, it’s a fair assumption that I avoid a number of ingredients in my diet.   Processed or packaged foods are a prime source of unhealthy ingredients, but I’ll admit to enjoying...

Being a Cincinnati native – where chili on spaghetti is very much a real thing – I love my chili. Sandwiched between a thick wad of spaghetti and a mountain of grated cheddar, Cincinnati chili...

Need to rehydrate after an intense workout? Reach for coconut water instead of your typical sports drink. Dubbed “Nature’s Gatorade” for its high electrolyte-low calorie content, coconut water is...

If you work out frequently, investing in a blender is one of the best choices you can make for your health and fitness. Though you are burning calories and expending energy, unless you are actively...