One of the most useful biomarkers illustrating my overall health and fitness I watch on a regular basis is my resting heart rate. Since starting to run and compete in triathlon and duathlon events over seven years ago, I have closely studied and observed maximum, lactate threshold, and resting heart rates for myself and athletes... Continue Reading →
Six years ago today I decided to take control of my health living a 100% plant-based lifestyle and it has been most glorious since! Here I will share highlights from this most incredible discovery and journey to fantastic health. I turned 53 years-old in October and I'm still wondering when I'm going to start feeling... Continue Reading →
Consuming quality protein is critical for overall health and athletic performance gains. I wrote a blog almost four years ago, The Protein Myths, where I chronicled some of the common myths about protein and where we should have our focus. Here I will share a bit more about protein in the context of promoting overall health... Continue Reading →
The Healthy Giraffe is four years old! In some ways it seems like I have been at this for so long and other times it seems like yesterday. What is this you may ask? I wrote the purpose of The Healthy Giraffe just over four years ago… The Purpose is to provide resources, support and community in an effort to live a... Continue Reading →
The Healthy Giraffe 