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
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Weight Training Best for Keeping Weight Off
When we hear the term “weight training,” many of us still think of big, bulky body builders flexing muscles we didn’t even know could grow so big. But it’s time we got over this myth and started understanding that weight training can actually help you get smaller – by helping with weight loss, that… Continue Reading
Embrace the Cold: Shivering Aids Weight Loss
If this season’s cold temperatures have you feeling like you’re freezing your butt off, the silver lining to this extreme weather might be that you are actually freezing your butt off. The old idea was that our bodies store fat during winter, but new research shows that all this shivering in the cold… Continue Reading
Excess Calories, Not Protein, Contributes to Weight Gain
Weight gain is a major concern for many of us, especially after all the excess during the holidays. But is it just certain foods that cause us to get fat, or is it simply overindulging – regardless of the type of foods – that contribute to weight gain? A recent study published in the… Continue Reading