Expert Spotlight
Fueling the Denver Lifestyle
Denver's active lifestyle demands more from your body. Dr. Paul Arciero gives you the science to meet that demand.
Expert Spotlight
Denver's active lifestyle demands more from your body. Dr. Paul Arciero gives you the science to meet that demand.
Dr. Paul Arciero (FACSM, FTOS, FISSN) is a Professor at Skidmore College and the pioneer of Protein Pacing® - a peer-reviewed nutrition strategy proven to reduce total body fat and abdominal fat more effectively than traditional meal patterns. Author of The PRISE Life (Amazon #1 bestseller). Featured in BBC World News, The Wall Street Journal, TIME, The Today Show, and NPR. He appears in Episode One of Living the Denver Lifestyle with host Rick Janson at Washington Park, Denver.
Professor and Director of the Human Nutrition and Metabolism Laboratory at Skidmore College, and one of the most cited nutrition researchers in the world. His work has been recognized by National Public Radio as "Most Likely to Change the World."
With over 60 peer-reviewed articles published in journals including Nature Communications, the Obesity Journal, the Journal of Applied Physiology, and the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, Dr. Arciero is not a wellness influencer. He is the researcher other researchers cite.
His science challenges one of nutrition's most persistent myths: that weight and performance are simply a function of calories in versus calories out. What matters, his research shows, is what you eat, when you eat it, and how you move.
He has served as a performance and nutrition advisor to Olympic medalists, professional athletes across the NHL, AHL, boxing, cycling, and rowing, as well as business leaders and everyday people who want to perform at their peak. In Episode One of Living the Denver Lifestyle, Rick Janson sits down with Dr. Arciero at Washington Park to explore how Denver's active culture connects to the science of fueling a life well lived.
As Featured In
BBC
World News & BBC Reels
WSJ
Wall Street Journal
WebMD
Health & Nutrition
TIME
Magazine
Today
The Today Show
Fortune
Business & Lifestyle
O Magazine
Oprah Media
Fox News
Health
Prevention
Magazine
Good Housekeeping
Wellness
NPR
The Academic Minute
Women's Health
Magazine
Connect with Rick Janson to learn more about Dr. Arciero's work and Denver's health-forward luxury lifestyle.
Email Rick Jansonrickjansondenver@gmail.com
The Science
Dr. Arciero's landmark research finding: consuming the right type, amount, and timing of protein reduces total body fat and abdominal fat to a greater extent than three traditional meals per day. This is not a diet. It is a fundamental shift in how the body uses food.
Morning Strategy
Starting the day with a precisely timed, high-quality protein intake activates muscle protein synthesis early, sets the metabolic tone, and provides sustained energy through the morning hours. Denver mornings are active. Your nutrition should be too.
Evening Strategy
A targeted protein intake in the evening, aligned with the body's natural overnight recovery cycle, supports muscle repair and accelerates fat burning while you sleep. Recovery is not passive. The right nutrition makes it active.
Credentials
Dr. Arciero's work is built on decades of independent, peer-reviewed human science.
Institution
Professor and Director, Human Nutrition and Metabolism Laboratory, Skidmore College
Education
M.Sc. Exercise Physiology, Purdue; M.Sc. Nutritional Sciences, U. Vermont; Doctorate, Springfield College
Post-Doctoral
Applied Physiology, Washington University School of Medicine
Advisory Boards
International Protein Board (IPB); Senior Consultant, nutrition and wellness industries
Publications
60+ peer-reviewed articles in Nature Communications, Obesity Journal, Journal of Applied Physiology, and more
Recognition
NPR Academic Minute: Most Likely to Change the World
Dr. Arciero's Book
Protein Pacing for Optimal Health and Performance
Amazon number one bestseller with a foreword by Stephen M.R. Covey. Dr. Arciero's decades of peer-reviewed research distilled into a practical guide anyone can follow. Whether you are a weekend warrior, a competitive athlete, or someone who simply wants to feel stronger at altitude, the science is here.
Buy Paperback on AmazonWhat is Protein Pacing?
Protein Pacing is a nutrition strategy developed by Dr. Paul Arciero at Skidmore College. It involves consuming the right type, amount, and timing of protein across 4-5 daily meals. Research published in peer-reviewed journals shows Protein Pacing reduces total body fat and abdominal fat to a greater extent than three traditional meals per day - even when total calorie intake is the same.
Who is Dr. Paul Arciero?
Dr. Paul Arciero is a Professor and Director of the Human Nutrition and Metabolism Laboratory at Skidmore College. He holds the credentials FACSM, FTOS, and FISSN. He is the pioneer of Protein Pacing® and author of The PRISE Life, an Amazon #1 bestseller. He has published 60+ peer-reviewed articles and has been featured in BBC World News, The Wall Street Journal, TIME Magazine, The Today Show, NPR, and more.
What does Protein Pacing do for Denver residents specifically?
Denver sits at 5,280 feet elevation, which slightly elevates resting metabolic rate and increases caloric expenditure during exercise. Denver's active lifestyle - running at Washington Park, cycling on Cherry Creek Trail, hiking in the foothills - creates ideal conditions for Protein Pacing to maximize muscle protein synthesis and minimize fat storage.
What is The PRISE Life?
The PRISE Life is Dr. Paul Arciero's Amazon #1 bestselling book on Protein Pacing for Optimal Health and Performance. PRISE stands for Protein Pacing, Resistance exercise, Interval training, Stretching, and Endurance exercise. The book has a foreword by Stephen M.R. Covey and distills Dr. Arciero's decades of peer-reviewed research into a practical protocol for everyday people and elite athletes.
Where can I see Dr. Arciero on Living the Denver Lifestyle?
Dr. Paul Arciero appears in Episode One of Living the Denver Lifestyle with host Rick Janson. They meet at Washington Park in Denver to explore how Denver's active culture connects to the science of fueling a life well lived. The show airs on HGTV, FOX, CBS, NBC, ABC, Roku, Apple TV, and Fire TV.