Dr. Mike Roussell
Dr. Mike Roussell, PhD, is a nutritional consultant known for his ability to transform complex nutritional concepts into practical habits and strategies for his clientele, which includes professional athletes, executives, food companies, and top fitness facilities. Dr. Mike is the author of Dr. Mike's 7 Step Weight Loss Plan and the 6 Pillars of Nutrition.
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Friday, 3/15/13 at 1:59 PM
Novelty Easter candies have been lining grocery store shelves since retailers whisked away leftover Valentine’s sweets on February 15. And while you can’t deny the popularity of jelly beans or...
Monday, 3/11/13 at 5:43 PM
Q: Will evening primrose oil help ease PMS?A: Evening primrose oil can be good for something, but treating the symptoms of PMS isn't one of them.Evening primrose oil is high in a rare omega-6 fat...
Monday, 3/4/13 at 7:11 PM
Q: Do I need to soak nuts, seeds, and grains before eating them to remove anti-nutrients? A: Soaking these foods in water for 12 is 24 hours is a common strategy to reduce their phytic acid...
Friday, 3/1/13 at 3:04 PM
Q: Will carb loading before a marathon really improve my performance?A: The week before a race, many distance runners taper their training while increasing carbohydrate intake (up to 60-70 percent of...
Saturday, 2/23/13 at 3:28 PM
Q: I’ve been drinking bottled water lately, and I noticed that I go through 3 liters at work alone. Is this bad?A: It is good that you are drinking ample water throughout the day. While you may think...
Tuesday, 2/19/13 at 1:05 PM
Q: Is going vegan the best diet to prevent cancer?A: Unfortunately science has yet to show us any specific diet that will prevent cancer. One of the main issues with the diet-cancer connection is...
Monday, 2/11/13 at 4:23 PM
Fixes for a high-protein, low-portability diet.
Saturday, 2/9/13 at 6:09 PM
Q: Everyone is always talking about losing weight, but I would actually like to gain a little weight. How can I do so in a healthy way?A: You can definitely add pounds in a healthy manner. I’m glad...
Monday, 2/4/13 at 7:06 PM
Q: Will taking chromium supplements help me lose weight?A: Chromium is inexpensive and it isn’t a stimulant, so it would be a great fat-loss accelerator—if it only worked.Now, if you are a diabetic...
Tuesday, 1/29/13 at 10:40 AM
A: How often should I weigh myself?Q: The scale is a very poor marker of short-term progress, but it is a good long-term measure of body weight change. Therefore I recommend that you weigh yourself...
