We were fascinated to learn recently that there are major health improvements already beginning to take place at schools all over America–finally! The recent USDA National School Lunch & Breakfast Programs have shifted our kids’ nutrition from fabricated “vitamin and mineral fortified” foods to actual “food based” nutrition. What is “food based” school nutrition you…… More
As the man in charge of Special Ops for The Lean Berets, it is with great pleasure I present to you our inaugural short film entitled Safe or Dangerous. Before watching, I advise you to take RJ’s advice when he tells you to “Hide the doughnuts” before every radio show. You’ll know what I mean…… More
The Lean Berets have joined forces with Linda Finley of BodyFatTest.com Mobile Testing Labs to provide “on-site” hydrostatic underwater weighing throughout Southern and Central California. This scientific process not only determines your exact body fat percentage, but more importantly, determines your resting metabolic calorie needs per day and pounds of lean body mass. Using this information with our professional…… More
I recently celebrated my five-year anniversary of consecutive days of exercise. I’m actually zeroing in on about 1,840, but who’s counting? Throughout this journey, I’ve grown pretty accustomed to being pointed at, laughed at and looked at like I have fungus growing out of my forehead due to my training habits. Running uphill backwards, doing…… More
The word “organic” has quickly become a buzzword in households and media sources worldwide. I know some of you are probably saying, “Just what does organic mean anyway?” To put it simply, think in terms of less is more. Less is used in reference to contaminants, chemicals, preservatives, hormones and antibiotics. In fact, organic food…… More
We did a sobering yet inspiration show last year on the 10 year anniversary of 9-11 with NYFD Fireman David O’Donnell who was in the middle of Ground Zero. David is a professional trainer and RKC in Burbank, CA. This was the most emotional show we have ever done–it really hit home with us. Once…… More
Our latest podcast radio show is up entitled “Agave: A Sticky Situation” To Agave or not Agave? This is the question and current controversy, and thus, a “sticky situation” when it comes to making an informed and educated decision about using this increasingly popular “natural” sweetener…or is it really natural at all? Check out the new…… More
By now we hope you’ve seen the new Nike “Find Your Greatness” ad featuring the morbidly obese child running. Ironically, there has been some criticism of the ad. We’d like to take a position on it…we think it’s a great piece not only advocating youth fitness but also exposing our nation’s horrific problem with child…… More
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I’m sorry to interrupt your regularly scheduled program, but I have something that needs to be addressed. Approximately halfway through an organic food tour the other night at Lassen’s Market, a question was posed to me by a lovely lady at the front of the group. It was immediately after I had explained healthy chocolate…… More