Dr. Rob’s Do It Yourself Super Sports Drinks   One of the most misleading industries is the Sports Drink Industry.  The purpose of a sports drink is to replenish the electrolytes that can be lost during either intense or endurance training.  However, as much as we may like to believe, the majority of us never […]

Know Your Carbohydrates – Dr. Rob America’s Fitness Doctor® – Diabetes Awareness Month Here are just a few of the recent statistics on diabetes: Nearly 26 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes. Another 79 million Americans have pre-diabetes and are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The American Diabetes Association estimates that […]

Dr. Rob America’s Fitness Doctor® – Supplementation List Ashwagandha This Indian herb is a commonly used stress reducer and immune booster or adaptogen.  The recommended dose is 150mg once or twice a day. Capsaicin This is an extract of cayenne pepper and can be used to reduce cholesterol and lower blood pressure, but is often […]

So which do you think is the better breakfast? – Dr. Rob America’s Fitness Doctor® Scrambled eggs with diced peppers on a bed of arugula with 10-grain bread sliced avocado and one cup of berries. Steel cut oats with added flax, walnuts, and a cup of berries. Rolled Oats with a cup of berries and a glass […]

The Six Questions to Ask Yourself about your Health – America’s Fitness Doctor® Yesterday I was talking with an old friend who is facing yet another health challenge after a very serious and almost deadly heart attack within the last year. He is always trying to do the “right” thing for his health, but inevitably he falls […]

So…That’s what you look like!  Guess What?  You have the power to control this gene and Your Life! – Dr. Rob America’s Fitness Doctor® Nutrigenomics is the study of food or macronutrients: proteins, carbohydrates, and fats on our genes expression.  If we determine the effect of a particular nutrient on our genes, we can understand the […]

LOOKING FOR ENERGY – Dr. Rob America’s Fitness Doctor® There is an estimated 100 trillion cells in the human body. All of which have individual and collective roles that make you, you. These cells require energy to do what each particular cell was designed to do. Where do they get this energy? These 100 trillion cells that […]