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Fasting and Athletic Performance

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Last night I decided to take a little break from working and watch some television. I flipped to the sports highlight channel and was able to watch the highlights from a couple of this weekend's football games.Boy was I glad I did!The announcers were discussing college football and in particular the Washington State Cougars. Apparently, one of their players on the Cougars fasts … [Read more...] about Fasting and Athletic Performance

Food, Food groups and Nutrients

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Before University, I ate food. I ate things with names like ' Ham sandwhich', 'scrambled eggs', and 'tuna casserole'. After earning a degree in nutrition I ate food groups. Meats, breads, and fruits and vegetables. When I worked in the supplement industry I ate nutrients. Quick digesting whey protein, complex carbs and heathy fats. Now, after studying nutrition for ten plus … [Read more...] about Food, Food groups and Nutrients

Fat Loss Time Machine

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I just read an amazing article titled "The Perils of Eating, American Style", that was first published in Time Magazineback in December of 1972.In this article written almost 35 years ago, the danger of inactivity and the merits of a low-fat diet versus low-sugar diet are argued. Various Doctors call for a sweeping reform of our nutrition programs, and a young doctor Atkins out … [Read more...] about Fat Loss Time Machine

Foods for Weight Loss

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I just saw an interesting new milk ad. It shows a mom and baby with the term "all figured out" beside the mom.The message? Drink milk and lose weight, or more correctly, "Milk your diet. Lose weight."The REAL message? It goes something like this:"We're OK with the fact that you want to lose weight, but please keep buying our product."In other words, most major companies are … [Read more...] about Foods for Weight Loss