I don't think I have ever found more compelling evidence of the rampant nutrition confusion that the CNN website. Specifically in an QnA in their Diet and Health section the following question was asked: Is it true that when your metabolism slows down (e.g. from exercise, age, etc.), adding calories proportionally will "kick-start" it back to prior fat-burning levels? In my … [Read more...] about A perfect example of nutrition confusion
Food and nutrition marketing
Fun experiment for you to try
Here's a fun experiment for all you research junkies. If anyone has ever come across a research study that used ANY form of diet manipulation or weight training (that doesn't involve the use of steroids) AND where the subjects gained MORE than 10 pounds (4.5 kilos) of LEAN MASS over ANY time frame...could you please send me the reference. Happy hunting BP PS - The … [Read more...] about Fun experiment for you to try
Clarity in 2009
When it comes to on-line resources of health and fitness information, I have no problems with people sharing 'what worked for them' - after all, this is EXPERIENCE, and it is a useful tool for us all to learn from. What is becoming a major trend on-line is mistaking EXPERIENCE for EXPERTISE. Learning from your own personal experience and telling people what worked for you … [Read more...] about Clarity in 2009