Nutrition
What Happens When You Consume TOO MUCH Protein?
Fats and carbs are unpopular macronutrients, while protein is the darling of dieters and the food industry. That’s why you’ll see many packaged foods boasting their protein content. A big debate over the years relates to protein consumption – is there an upper limit after which protein becomes detrimental to the human body? The evidence…
Read MoreCreatine Supplements – Protein Boost or Waste of Money?
Creatine is a naturally occurring amino acid found in some foods and also created in the human liver, kidney, and pancreas. Its most common dietary sources are lean red meat, game meat, salmon, tuna, and herring. Creatine is stored in muscles and converted to ATP, an energy source for short duration exercise such as weight-lifting…
Read MoreSteaming vs. Roasting Your Veggies
There are many ways to prepare vegetables. One popular method is oven roasting, another is steaming. While roasting broccoli takes up to 20 minutes, steaming is 3 times faster. If you think about the temperatures involved, this may seem counter-intuitive. Oven temperature when roasting (450 degrees) is much higher than steam (boiled water is 220…
Read MoreBreakfast – to Skip or Not to Skip?
Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? For people trying to lose weight, the automatic answer is yes. The logic is simple – skipping breakfast will lead to extreme hunger a few hours later, and thus to an uncontrollable binge before noon. Eating a good filling breakfast, on the other hand, will…
Read More“Moderation” is Ineffective for Weight Loss
One of the most misused and least understood messages when it comes to weight loss is “eat in moderation”. A recent study concludes that moderation is not effective in helping people lose weight. To kick off, there is no standard definition of moderation as it pertains to food consumption. Moderation is a relative term, and…
Read MoreForskolin, the Belly-Fat-Burning Scam
There is no magic cure for obesity, no secret food or pill that will burn your fat off, and no shortcut to take in order to lose weight. Despite this, every few years, a new magic spell is cast on gullible dieters, often aided by charismatic presenters and slick marketing. One recent example is Forskolin,…
Read MoreIs America finally eating healthier?
A new report published in the Journal of the American Medial Association points to a slight improvements in the eating habits of Americans in the past 15 years. The percentage of Americans consuming poor diets declined from 56% to 46%. The definition of a healthy diet is based on recommendations by the American Heart Association…
Read More3 Things You Didn’t Know About Comfort Foods
As any dieter knows, when we get emotional, it’s easier to get tempted and eat something we’ll later regret. The temptation doubles when a comfort food is present. Here are a few things to know: 1. Men and women have different comfort foods. While women generally prefer snacks such as chocolate and ice cream, men…
Read MoreEating is an Important Part of Exercise
One of the most important things to do as part of your exercise routine is to eat as soon as you can after your training session is over. There is a window of opportunity that lasts between 20 minutes to an hour, depending which study you rely on, during which your body can reap the…
Read More5 Supermarket tips for your diet
Fooducate: Unless you are a hardcore organic or local foodie, chances are you do most of your grocery shopping in a supermarket. You may not know this, but a supermarket is a fascinating and intricate machine designed to get not only shoppers, but also food manufacturers, to part with as much money as possible. 1.…
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