Nutrition
Good fats in moderation can be good for you
For years, you probably heard that fats were bad for you and carboydrates (“carbs” were good. That is wrong. We all need both fats and carbs in our diet. There are no proven health benefits, in general, from substituting carbs for fats. What we need to pay attention to is eating primarily “good fats” and [...]
Oatmeal nutrition facts
Is oatmeal truly beneficial for reducing cholesterol and keeping our hearts healthy? Let’s review some oatmeal nutrition facts to get the real scoop. A half-cup of instant, regular oatmeal contains the following: 150 calories 30 grams of carbohydrates 8 grams of fiber 11 grams of protein 5 grams of fat (1 gram saturated) 20 percent [...]
Study Finds a Protein Combination (Soy, Whey, Casein) is Best to Consume Post-Workout for Building Muscle
Today at Experimental Biology 2012, Dr. Blake Rasmussen and colleagues presented a new and first-of-its-kind clinical study: “Effect of Protein Blend vs. Whey Protein Ingestion on Muscle Protein Synthesis Following Resistance Exercise.” The results of this study suggest that a protein blend (combination of soy, whey and casein) may be best to consume post-workout for [...]
Mixing Workouts with better Nutrition
When it comes to burning calories, fitness professionals are the experts. When it comes to consuming calories, however, they may not be the best source of information. Fitness instructors and personal trainers receive very little, if any, nutritional education as part of their training. Yet, they’re constantly quizzed about what foods to eat, what to [...]
Diabetes and Fitness! Time to Workout!
According to the American Diabetes Association, 25.8 million people in the United States have diabetes. That’s 8.3 percent of our population. Exercise is part of a healthy lifestyle for everyone, but if you have diabetes, it’s especially important because it helps to regulate blood sugar, manage weight, and reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke. Simply [...]
Studies Question the Pairing of Food Deserts and Obesity
It has become an article of faith among some policy makers and advocates, including Michelle Obama, that poor urban neighborhoods are food deserts, bereft of fresh fruits and vegetables. But two new studies have found something unexpected. Such neighborhoods not only have more fast food restaurants and convenience stores than more affluent ones, but more [...]
Study shows Sleep Deprivation leads to more Eating
While the sleep-deprived group ate the extra 549 calories daily, the comparison group actually ate about 143 fewer calories daily than usual. The researchers tracked how active each group was. “A lot of people assume if they are awake longer, they will move more and burn more calories,” Calvin tells WebMD. Not so, he found. [...]
Starvation, fasting, and low-calorie diets
Severely slashing calories leads to weight loss but the lost weight includes precious muscle mass and poses health risks — and most people end up regaining all the weight, plus some. “Rapid weight loss by critical calorie restriction causes water, some fat, and muscle loss, which ultimately decreases metabolism so the body needs fewer calories to survive,” [...]
Tips to eat healthier at Fast Food Restaurants
Make careful menu selections – pay attention to the descriptions on the menu. Dishes labeled deep-fried, pan-fried, basted, batter-dipped, breaded, creamy, crispy, scalloped, Alfredo, au gratin, or in cream sauce are usually high in calories, unhealthy fats, or sodium. Order items with more vegetables and choose leaner meats. Drink water with your meal. Soda is a huge [...]
Calcium, helping your bones stay strong
Calcium is one of the key nutrients that your body needs in order to stay strong and healthy. It is an essential building block for lifelong bone health in both men and women, among many other important functions. Because calcium has so many important jobs, it’s important to get enough of it in your diet. [...]
