Successfully losing weight means that you’re going to need to cut back on calories. But, in doing so, the challenge is to keep hunger pangs at bay. This is where protein comes in handy. Why? Adding high quality protein sources to your diet improves your appetite, body composition and weight, and reduces your cardiometabolic… Continue Reading
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Double Your Protein to Build Muscle & Maintain Weight
When it comes to getting necessary nutrients, a one-size-fits-all approach simply doesn’t work. Does a child need the same amount of protein as an adult? And does a sedentary person who spends all day at a desk and all night on the sofa need as many carbohydrates as a marathon runner? Clearly our needs… Continue Reading
Do I Need to Take a Fiber Supplement?
By David H. Rahm, M.D. Q: I try to eat whole grain bread and pasta but I wonder if I’m getting enough fiber in my diet. Should I take a fiber supplement? Ideally you want to get your daily fiber requirement from the foods you eat. Unfortunately, many popular foods from pizza to… Continue Reading