by Andrew Schaeffer, LMHC, CSCS | Dec 7, 2017 | Nutrition
When vitamins were first discovered and then, over time, linked to certain diseases a new world of possibilities opened up. It appeared that we could heal simply by giving a person something that they lacked – an extraordinary and exciting breakthrough. That...
by Andrew Schaeffer, LMHC, CSCS | Nov 11, 2017 | Nutrition, Social Good
In western culture, food can be a fraught topic. We focus much on its nutritional value, its caloric value, its glycemic index. Eat Offbeat, a company in New York City that trains refugees to become chefs, reminds us that what we eat is much more complex than that....
by Andrew Schaeffer, LMHC, CSCS | Nov 1, 2017 | Nutrition
Fitness goals should always be attainable. Realistic goals set one up for success, which can pave the way for new goals and new successes in an ever forward moving progression. When it comes to nutrition though, we often set ourselves up for failure by ignoring a...
by Andrew Schaeffer, LMHC, CSCS | Sep 6, 2017 | Environment, Nutrition, Social Good
“Who can tell me the difference between a farm and a zoo?” The question was directed at a Kindergarten class in New York City in preparation for a visit to an upstate farm. Zadie raised her hand immediately. She had been on a farm in Brooklyn lots of...
by Andrew Schaeffer, LMHC, CSCS | Jun 20, 2017 | Nutrition
Fat went through a period of demonization, and more recently has made a comeback. This major flip has lead to a lot of confusion. How should you view fat and what should its place be in your diet? Bad Fat, Good Fat In the 1950s two studies came out linking dietary fat...
by Andrew Schaeffer, LMHC, CSCS | May 31, 2017 | Nutrition
Pre-workout supplements aim to deliver extra energy, focus, and performance to your workout. Before you buy into any supplement though, you should ask yourself three questions: is the product safe, is it effective, and most importantly, is it the best way to improve...