I always find it confusing when I read things like: "Protein slows insulin levels, which you want to keep in balance to avoid weight gain." I find it confusing for two reasons. 1) I'm really not sure how you can 'slow' a level 2) I'm really not sure how they define 'balance'. Honestly I really dislike vague terms..especially when applied to science. What I do … [Read more...] about Protein, Carbs and Insulin
Protein
How much protein do you need to build muscle?
The idea that you need massive amounts of protein in your diet in order to build muscle is one that will probably never go away. While I agree that many of us need to eat a little more protein than we typically do, I don't think we need super-mega amounts in order to pack on muscle.In a really interesting study published back in 1996, 43 men who were experienced weight lifters … [Read more...] about How much protein do you need to build muscle?
How Much Protein Do We Really Need To Eat?
Protein could be one of the most popular and controversial topics in all of nutrition. It's become the golden child of muscle building and fat loss. Wanna build big muscles? Eat your protein. Wanna lose fat and look like a fitness model? Eat your protein. After all, everyone knows you need to eat a minimum of 30 grams of protein every two to three hours.Back in my earlier … [Read more...] about How Much Protein Do We Really Need To Eat?
Fast Food Blunder
I was on the road yesterday in a bit of a rush to get to a meeting, but I felt like getting a quick snack.When I eat fast food, it's usually a sub of some sort (usually subway) but yesterday I decided to try something different.I stopped at my local health food store and asked the clerk to show me the "absolute best protein bar". I bought his recommended bar for just a little … [Read more...] about Fast Food Blunder
Is it time to give up on Low-fat foods?
We are surrounded by low-fat foods.Nearly 10 billion dollars a year are spent advertising low-fat foods - Trying to convince us that we should buy them because they are "good for our health".It was in the early 1980's when our government suggested that we cut back on our fat intake. Since then food companies have been in "product-development overdrive" churning out low-fat … [Read more...] about Is it time to give up on Low-fat foods?