EVERY DAILY FIX, EVER

The Archive

Chorizo and Cauliflower Hash
Spicy chorizo sautéed with riced cauliflower, peppers, and onions. See more
Photo of Chorizo and Cauliflower Hash
The Total

Back squat 1-1-1 reps
Shoulder press 1-1-1 reps
Deadlift 1-1-1 reps

See more
Eating for Performance
The path to elite performance requires weighing and measuring See more
Everything Bagel Crusted Salmon
Oven-baked salmon fillets coated in butter and everything bagel seasoning for a crunchy, savory crust with a creamy tangy finish. See more
Photo of Everything Bagel Crusted Salmon
Rest

Rest day

See more
Why fat oxidation and performance don’t follow the classic “crossover” rules
Low carbohydrate high fat ketogenic diets on the exercise crossover point and glucose homeostasis See more
Lemon and Herb Chicken Drumsticks
Chicken drumsticks marinated in lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs, then roasted until golden and tender. See more
Photo of Lemon and Herb Chicken Drumsticks
Cindy, Strict!

Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:

5 strict pull-ups
10 honest push-ups
15 squats

See more
The fall of a prolific science journal
An investigation reveals how industrial-scale publishing turned scientific output into a billion-dollar business. See more
Creamy Dijon Lamb Chops
Seared lamb chops finished with a luscious Dijon mustard cream sauce. See more
Photo of Creamy Dijon Lamb Chops
For time:

25 box jumps
25 toes-to-bars
25 jump-touch burpees
25 push presses
25 hang squat cleans
25 box jumps
25 toes-to-bars
25 jump-touch burpees
25 push presses
25 box jumps
25 toes-to-bars
25 jump-touch burpees
25 box jumps
25 toes-to-bars
25 box jumps

See more
2025 at MetFix and BSI
A year-end review See more
Beef with Krispy Kale Salad
Seared beef strips served over crispy roasted kale, tossed with Parmesan, almonds, and a light lemon-garlic dressing. See more
Photo of Beef with Krispy Kale Salad
For load:

Snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 reps

See more
New Online Course
The BSI Critical Thinking Class See more
Denver Omelette Skillet
Fluffy eggs cooked with ham, bell peppers, onions, and cheese, served skillet-style. See more
Photo of Denver Omelette Skillet
Rest

Rest day

See more
The missing ingredient in medical training: evidence-based nutrition
Dietary education leaves doctors unprepared to treat chronic disease. See more
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Salmon with Spinach
Pan-seared salmon fillets simmered in a rich sun-dried tomato cream sauce with garlic and wilted spinach. See more
Photo of Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Salmon with Spinach
5 rounds for time:

25 walking lunge steps
15 hip extensions
5 muscle-ups

See more
Are ultra-processed foods responsible for obesity and chronic disease
BSI Medical Society Journal Club See more
Chicken & Green Bean Casserole
Chicken baked with green beans, creamy cheese sauce, and crispy bacon for a comforting keto casserole. See more
Photo of Chicken & Green Bean Casserole
25-minute AMRAP

Complete as many reps as possible in 25 minutes of:

⅓ bodyweight Turkish get-up
Wall walk
15-ft. rope climb
100-meter row

See more
The Art of Training
The heart of effective coaching lies in attitude, experience, and training environment See more
Beef Bourguignon
Tender beef simmered in a rich red wine and beef broth reduction with mushrooms, bacon, and herbs. See more
Photo of Beef Bourguignon
7-minute AMRAP

Complete as many reps as possible in 7 minutes of:

Bodyweight clean and jerk

See more
Hereditary Cancer Syndromes and Mitochondrial Dysfunction
New review challenges the genetic-only model of inherited cancer risk See more
Spaghetti Squash with Garlic Butter Shrimp & Spinach
Spaghetti squash strands tossed in garlic butter and topped with juicy shrimp and wilted spinach. See more
Photo of Spaghetti Squash with Garlic Butter Shrimp & Spinach
Rest Day

Merry Christmas!

See more
Merry Christmas!
From everyone at The Broken Science Initiative. See more
The Total

Back squat 1-1-1 reps
Shoulder press 1-1-1 reps
Deadlift 1-1-1 reps

Warm up for each, then take 3 attempts at each lift, trying to set a 1-rep-max.

See more
Rest

Rest day

Enjoy the recovery time, or make-up anything you missed from last week.

See more
Cindy, Strict!

Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:

5 strict pull-ups
10 honest push-ups
15 squats

Additionally, stretch for 20 minutes.

See more
For time:

25 box jumps
25 toes-to-bars
25 jump-touch burpees
25 push presses
25 hang squat cleans
25 box jumps
25 toes-to-bars
25 jump-touch burpees
25 push presses
25 box jumps
25 toes-to-bars
25 jump-touch burpees
25 box jumps
25 toes-to-bars
25 box jumps

Men use a 24” box, press and clean 115 lb.
Women use a 20” box, press and clean 85 lb.

See more
For load:

Snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 reps

Additionally, practice L-sits for 10 minutes and planks for another 10 minutes.

See more
Rest

Rest day

Enjoy the recovery time, or make-up anything you missed from last week.

See more
5 rounds for time:

25 walking lunge steps
15 hip extensions
5 muscle-ups

Additionally, stretch for 20 minutes.

See more
25-minute AMRAP

Complete as many reps as possible in 25 minutes of:

⅓ bodyweight Turkish get-up
Wall walk
15-ft. rope climb
100-meter row

Go for as many total reps as possible. Partition and rotate however you like, without doing two reps of anything in a row.

Compare to last Saturday, note which exercise you did the most of, and REMOVE IT from the list for today. If you didn’t do last Saturday, keep all 4 exercises and go for the full 30 minutes.

See more
7-minute AMRAP

Complete as many reps as possible in 7 minutes of:

Bodyweight clean and jerk

Additionally, practice scales for 20 minutes.

See more
Rest Day

Merry Christmas!

Enjoy the recovery time, or make-up anything you missed from last week.

See more
Chorizo and Cauliflower Hash
Spicy chorizo sautéed with riced cauliflower, peppers, and onions. See more

Ingredients

For the Hash:
1 lb fresh chorizo (casings removed if in links)
2 Tbsp butter or tallow
1 small onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium head cauliflower, riced (about 4 cups)
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp cumin
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Optional Garnish & Add-ons:
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Avocado slices
Fried or poached eggs on top
Hot sauce or salsa

Macronutrients
(per serving, serves 4)

Protein: 25g
Fat: 28g
Carbs: 8g

Photo of Chorizo and Cauliflower Hash
Everything Bagel Crusted Salmon
Oven-baked salmon fillets coated in butter and everything bagel seasoning for a crunchy, savory crust with a creamy tangy finish. See more

Ingredients

For the Salmon:
4 salmon fillets (6 oz each, skin-on or skinless)
2 Tbsp butter, melted
3 Tbsp everything bagel seasoning (store-bought or homemade mix of sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and sea salt)
½ tsp smoked paprika (optional, for depth)
Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Sauce:
½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp fresh dill or chives, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional Garnish:
Lemon wedges
Extra fresh dill

Macronutrients
(per serving, serves 4)

Protein: 42g
Fat: 29g
Carbs: 3g

Photo of Everything Bagel Crusted Salmon
Lemon and Herb Chicken Drumsticks
Chicken drumsticks marinated in lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs, then roasted until golden and tender. See more

Ingredients

For the Chicken:
2 lbs chicken drumsticks (about 8–10 pieces)
2 Tbsp butter or tallow (melted, for roasting)
Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Marinade:
¼ cup olive oil
2 Tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1 Tbsp lemon zest
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
2 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp chili flakes (optional, for heat)

Optional Garnish:
Fresh parsley or dill, chopped
Extra lemon wedges

Macronutrients
(per serving, serves 4)

Protein: 32g
Fat: 17g
Carbs: 2g

Photo of Lemon and Herb Chicken Drumsticks
Creamy Dijon Lamb Chops
Seared lamb chops finished with a luscious Dijon mustard cream sauce. See more

Ingredients

For the Lamb Chops:
8 lamb rib chops (about 1 inch thick)
2 Tbsp butter or tallow
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped (or ½ tsp dried)
1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped (or ½ tsp dried)
Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Dijon Cream Sauce:
2 Tbsp butter
2 shallots, finely minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
1 cup heavy cream
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp whole-grain mustard (optional, for texture)
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Optional Garnish:
Fresh parsley, chopped
Lemon wedges

Macronutrients
(per serving, serves 4)

Protein: 43g
Fat: 49g
Carbs: 5g

Photo of Creamy Dijon Lamb Chops
Beef with Krispy Kale Salad
Seared beef strips served over crispy roasted kale, tossed with Parmesan, almonds, and a light lemon-garlic dressing. See more

Ingredients

For the Beef:
1 ½ lbs flank steak or sirloin, sliced thin against the grain
2 Tbsp butter or tallow
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Krispy Kale Salad:
8 cups kale, stems removed, torn into bite-sized pieces
2 Tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil)
½ tsp sea salt
½ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
¼ cup sliced almonds (or walnuts)

For the Dressing:
3 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional Garnish:
Extra Parmesan
Fresh cracked black pepper

Macronutrients
(per serving, serves 4)

Protein: 45g
Fat: 34g
Carbs: 7g

Photo of Beef with Krispy Kale Salad
Denver Omelette Skillet
Fluffy eggs cooked with ham, bell peppers, onions, and cheese, served skillet-style. See more

Ingredients

For the Skillet:
8 large eggs
½ cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
1 ½ cups diced ham (cooked, unsweetened)
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 medium onion, diced
2 Tbsp butter or tallow (for cooking)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Swiss)
½ tsp smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Optional Garnish:
Fresh parsley or chives, chopped
Extra shredded cheese

Macronutrients
(per serving, serves 4)

Protein: 35g
Fat: 41g
Carbs: 9g

Photo of Denver Omelette Skillet
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Salmon with Spinach
Pan-seared salmon fillets simmered in a rich sun-dried tomato cream sauce with garlic and wilted spinach. See more

Ingredients

For the Salmon:
4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
2 Tbsp butter or tallow (for searing)
Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Cream Sauce:
2 Tbsp sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup chicken or vegetable broth (unsalted)
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups fresh spinach
1 tsp Italian seasoning (or ½ tsp each oregano + basil)
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and black pepper, to taste

Optional Garnish:
Fresh parsley or basil, chopped
Extra Parmesan
Lemon wedges

Macronutrients
(per serving, serves 4)

Protein: 38g
Fat: 40g
Carbs: 5g

Photo of Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Salmon with Spinach
Chicken & Green Bean Casserole
Chicken baked with green beans, creamy cheese sauce, and crispy bacon for a comforting keto casserole. See more

Ingredients

For the Casserole:
1 ½ lb cooked chicken breast or thighs, shredded or cubed
1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and blanched (3–4 minutes in boiling water, then drained)
2 Tbsp butter or beef tallow
½ small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup chicken broth (unsalted)
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper, to taste

For Topping:
4 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
¼ cup crushed pork rinds (optional, for crunch)

Optional Garnish:
Fresh parsley, chopped

Macronutrients
(per serving, serves 6)

Protein: 47g
Fat: 27g
Carbs: 5g

Photo of Chicken & Green Bean Casserole
Beef Bourguignon
Tender beef simmered in a rich red wine and beef broth reduction with mushrooms, bacon, and herbs. See more

Ingredients

For the Stew:
2 lb beef chuck roast, cut into 1 ½-inch cubes
4 oz thick-cut bacon, diced
3 Tbsp butter or beef tallow (for searing)
2 cups mushrooms, quartered
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup dry red wine (full-bodied, keto-friendly)
1 ½ cups beef broth (unsalted)
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
2 bay leaves
Salt and black pepper, to taste

For Thickening (optional):
2 oz cream cheese (adds creaminess while keeping carbs low)

Optional Garnish:
Fresh parsley, chopped

Macronutrients
(per serving, serves 6)

Protein: 33g
Fat: 39g
Carbs: 5g

Photo of Beef Bourguignon
Spaghetti Squash with Garlic Butter Shrimp & Spinach
Spaghetti squash strands tossed in garlic butter and topped with juicy shrimp and wilted spinach. See more

Ingredients

1 medium spaghetti squash (about 2 lbs)
10 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 Tbsp butter or ghee
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups fresh spinach
1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste

Macronutrients
(per serving, makes 2)

Protein: 35g
Fat: 15g
Carbs: 18g

Photo of Spaghetti Squash with Garlic Butter Shrimp & Spinach
Eating for Performance
The path to elite performance requires weighing and measuring
In this 2007 lecture, Greg Glassman stresses that to achieve elite athletic performance, one must weigh and measure the recommended diet of “meat and vegetables nuts and seeds some fruit little starch no sugar”. He asserts that while following the diet without weighing and measuring may keep a person from “optimize[ing] their output”, those who practice this gain the “accuracy and precision” needed to enter the “jet stream of elite performance”. Coach states that of the tens of thousands of people he has worked with, none have shown “superior capacity on a diet where they didn’t weigh and measure”. He says there is a “one-to-one correspondence between elite CrossFit performance and accuracy and precision to the consumption”.

See more
Why fat oxidation and performance don’t follow the classic “crossover” rules
Low carbohydrate high fat ketogenic diets on the exercise crossover point and glucose homeostasis
In this comprehensive review, Noakes, Volek, D’Agostino and colleagues synthesize a large body of controlled trials and metabolic studies showing that low-carbohydrate, high-fat (ketogenic) diets fundamentally alter how athletes fuel exercise. Contrary to the long-standing “crossover” concept—which holds that carbohydrate must dominate energy production at moderate to high intensities—the authors document that keto-adapted athletes can sustain very high rates of fat oxidation at intensities well above 80–85% VO₂max, without impairing performance. These findings challenge the assumption that carbohydrates are an obligatory fuel for high-intensity exercise.

See more
The fall of a prolific science journal
An investigation reveals how industrial-scale publishing turned scientific output into a billion-dollar business.
This El País investigation examines the collapse of a once-high-output scientific journal, using it as a case study to expose the financial incentives and structural flaws of modern academic publishing. Publishers can generate enormous profits by prioritizing volume over rigor, relying on article-processing fees, lax peer review, and aggressive expansion to flood the literature with papers of uneven quality. As submissions surged, editorial oversight weakened, warnings from researchers were ignored, and credibility ultimately collapsed under the weight of retractions and scrutiny.

See more
2025 at MetFix and BSI
A year-end review
2025 has been a milestone year for MetFix. Over the past twelve months we’ve launched our Foundations Seminar, expanded our affiliate community globally, and introduced multiple new resources to help coaches and individuals alike master metabolic health.

See more
New Online Course
The BSI Critical Thinking Class
This course confronts why so much modern “science” inspires confidence but fails under testing—showing how weak reasoning, misuse of statistics, and deference to authority undermine real knowledge. You’ll learn practical tools in logic, induction, and probability to evaluate claims based on predictive power rather than credentials, across domains like medicine, policy, and everyday decisions. The class goal is to help you think more clearly, navigate uncertainty, and become much harder to fool.

See more
The missing ingredient in medical training: evidence-based nutrition
Dietary education leaves doctors unprepared to treat chronic disease.
In this column, Dominic D’Agostino contends that poor diet is now the leading driver of chronic disease and mortality in the U.S., yet medical education largely fails to equip physicians with evidence-based nutrition training. Medical students receive fewer than 20 hours of nutrition instruction—often rooted in outdated dogma—leaving doctors trained to manage symptoms with medication rather than address underlying metabolic dysfunction such as insulin resistance and poor blood sugar control.

See more
Are ultra-processed foods responsible for obesity and chronic disease
BSI Medical Society Journal Club
The November Broken Science Medical Society Journal Club, hosted by Pete and Bob, examined claims that ultra-processed foods (UPFs) drive obesity and chronic disease. They reviewed the NOVA classification system and questioned the subjectivity of UPF definitions, especially the idea that processing alone—rather than nutrients or total intake—is the primary cause of poor health. Discussing Kevin Hall’s trial and

See more
The Art of Training
The heart of effective coaching lies in attitude, experience, and training environment
Coach Glassman explains that new trainers often worry too much about perfectly fixing a friend’s or client’s poor movement, when the real heart of effective coaching isn’t technical mastery but attitude, experience, and creating an environment people enjoy.

See more
Hereditary Cancer Syndromes and Mitochondrial Dysfunction
New review challenges the genetic-only model of inherited cancer risk
Co-authored by BSI’s Bob Kaplan, this review examines hereditary cancer syndromes through a metabolic lens, arguing that inherited gene mutations increase cancer risk primarily by impairing mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation rather than acting as direct genetic causes. Surveying more than a dozen well-characterized syndromes, the authors show that none are fully penetrant and that nearly all are associated with mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress, and a shift toward substrate-level phosphorylation—core features of the mitochondrial metabolic theory of cancer.

See more
Merry Christmas!
From everyone at The Broken Science Initiative.
Brazilian Chicken Coxinha Cups

A creamy, savory chicken filling baked inside buttery almond-flour cups—a take on Brazil’s favorite street snack.

See more
Photo of Brazilian Chicken Coxinha Cups
20-minute AMRAP

Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:

5 pull-overs
15 push-ups
25-cal. bike

See more
Insulin-stimulated leptin secretion requires calcium and PI3K/Akt activation

How insulin controls leptin release from fat cells

See more