The Ugly Truth About Harley “Durianrider” Johnstone
Vicious lies, slander, drugs and death threats: Find out why Harley “Durianrider” Johnstone is the most deranged character in the entire diet and health arena.
Sweet Stupidity (Part 2): The Bitter Truth About Robert Lustig’s Anti-Sugar Claims
Thanks to a viral YouTube video, a best-selling book, and countless media appearances, Robert Lustig has become a widely-quoted and highly influential anti-sugar commentator. Which is a pity, because most of what he says is complete garbage.
Sweet Stupidity (Part 1): Is Sugar Really as Bad as Alcohol, Cocaine & Heroin?
With every passing year, the claims of diet gurus and health ‘experts’ seem to get more and more ridiculous. Today we examine the especially moronic claim that table sugar is as addictive and destructive as alcohol, cigarettes and even cocaine and heroin!
Dave Asprey, Bulletproof Coffee & Mycotoxins: Just Another Load of BS
Thanks to his outlandish claims, Dave Asprey has been described as a “21st Century Snake Oil Salesman”. After having delved into the science behind his claims about “Bulletproof” coffee and mycotoxins, I have to agree.
Trigon VCS06: The Best Road Bike Saddle in the World?
If you told me 12 months ago the most comfortable road bike saddle I’d ever try would be 100% carbon, have absolutely no padding, weigh a crazy-light 77 grams, and cost less than $200 … well, I would have thought you were either yanking my chain or just plain crazy. But it’s true – there is a saddle out there that possesses each and every one of these qualities. Folks, meet the Trigon VCS06.
Warning: Be Very Wary of Antidepressants (and the Companies Who Make Them)
When independent researchers recently reanalyzed the results of a trial involving the widely-used anti-depressant paroxetine (Paxil), they uncovered some very disturbing results.
Hey Trolls, Put Your Money Where Your Big Mouths Are
A simple challenge to my haters: Prove your bullshit allegations about me, and I’ll give you lots of money!
Carry On, Morons
Congratulations people, on being so incredibly dumb and gullible. Those after your money and freedom are so proud of you!
Book Review: “Speed Trap” by Charlie Francis
Speed Trap was written by one of the best sprint coaches ever: Charlie Francis. It’s a riveting read that relives Ben Johnson’s fairy tale rise to athletic stardom, followed by his devastating downfall after testing positive for an anabolic steroid at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Much more than just an enthralling biography, the book also doubles as an outstanding instruction manual on the the art and science of sprint training.
Dogma Destruction: Phinney’s Dodgey Ketogenic Cyclist Study Revisited
A reader attempts to defend the indefensible: Stephen Phinney’s infamous keto cyclist study. This study is widely-touted by low-carb advocates as proof their beloved diet doesn’t impair endurance performance – but it showed nothing of the sort.