I've been doing a lot of reading lately on the health benefits of different styles of eating. From allergenic foods to anti-inflammatory foods, I've gone through most of the major theories. And you know what I've found? In terms of risk of chronic disease, inflammation, oxidative stress, and quality of life nothing beats simply eating less. In fact, most diet styles … [Read more...] about Re-Assessing the Food Pyramid.
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Weight Loss Advice…Who NOT to trust…
When it comes to weight loss and muscle building advice, there is a group of people you absolutely must NOT trust. This group could include your best friend, family members or even trusted on-line fitness personalities. And while they mean well...their advice can lead you disastrously astray. This group is known as "The Early Adopters" Have you ever heard something … [Read more...] about Weight Loss Advice…Who NOT to trust…
Does Exercise Increase your Metabolism?
A lot has been said about the metabolism boosting effects of exercise. The general theory is that by exercising you increase your muscle mass and your metabolic rate to a point where you can actually lose weight without eating less. Unfortunately this theory has been met by considerable roadblocks when put to the test of clinical research. To begin with, every extra … [Read more...] about Does Exercise Increase your Metabolism?
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Dieting and your Metabolism
Does you metabolism slow down when you diet... Well...yes. But it's not what you think. You see part of the myth of metabolism and obesity is that obese people have slow metabolisms. The truth is, obese people generally have higher metabolic rates then lean people. (Someone once asked me how many people in America had a high metabolism, my answer was 'probably … [Read more...] about Dieting and your Metabolism