Have you ever wondered if there is any truth to the idea that eating several times a day is better for weight management than just a couple big meals? Has anyone ever told you that it doesn’t matter when you eat as long as you don’t exceed a particular number each day? Thanks to recent studies conducted in New York and Canada, we now have a clearer picture about what really works best for weight loss and management. Consuming high-protein meals 6 times a day can result in greater fat burning than traditional, 3-meal plans, especially when paired with high-intensity workouts and caloric restriction. Furthermore, lean body mass increases were seen in addition to fat loss, showing substantial positive changes in overall body composition.
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Today’s topic is a little bit sensitive, but it’s an important one. Most people are very aware by now that maintaining a healthy weight is essential for heart health. Most people probably also know that weight management is essential for preventing disorders such as type 2 diabetes or fatty liver disease. But what if it could also help protect your penis from cancer? A University of Iowa study has discovered that obesity increases the risk for penile cancer by a whopping 50%, and the risk continues to increase for every 5-point increase in BMI beyond the tipping point of obesity.
Obesity is also linked to other forms of cancer, which may be due to increases in the hormone insulin, which could promote cancer cell growth. Thanks for watching! Be sure to check back tomorrow for another tip of the day from your friends at XP Labs.
Today we’re discussing something disturbing that was recently discovered by the environmental group Oceana. DNA samples were tested from 700 restaurants in 21 states, and 33% of fish restaurants were shown to be offering mislabeled dishes. Out of those restaurants, 74% of the fish tested from sushi bars was fraudulent. Like tuna rolls? Are you sure? 94% of fish labeled as white tuna was actually escolar, which is a cheaper fish… a fish which unfortunately sometimes contains dangerous toxins. And red snapper is very tasty, but only 7 out of 120 red snapper samples were authentic. Around 90% of fish in the US comes from foreign sources and it would take some serious superpowers to correctly identify the many varieties of white fish without testing, so the problem is deep-rooted and insidious.
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At one point in time, you have probably been told that a good way to lose weight is by snacking throughout the day. The idea is to provide your body with fuel throughout the day and in turn your metabolism speeds up. Well, there is bad news because this actually is not the case.
In fact, one study revealed that people who at two snacks daily had lower amounts of HMW, short for high molecular weight adiponectin. It didn’t matter what the snack was too. For example, a reduction of this hormone was found in people who ate dried plums and those who ate processed muffins, but the decline was faster in those who ate the processed muffins.
You’re probably wondering why you should care how much HMW adiponectin, and there are many reasons, with one being that it can help you get the body you have always dreamed of. The bottom line is if your body produces less of this hormone, which can happen if you snack, then you won’t lose as much weight as you could be losing. This is something nobody wants.
The good news is there are a few exceptions, with one being protein. You can consume snacks that are packed with protein. Those who consumed high protein snacks increase the amount of this hormone present in their body.
Protein is different in many ways, such as it keeps you feeling full and it won’t cause you to have a lot of cravings. You should have an easier time staying away from foods that contain empty calories and you will be able to shed weight and build muscle thanks to the fact that protein is both anabolic and thermogenic. Over time, your metabolism will receive a boost too, which can help you lose weight more efficiently.
However, you can’t just snack on any old protein because not all protein is created equal. What you want is powerful protein and you want to consume pure protein. Iso-Xp is a great product and it is powerful, which means you can rest assure your HMW adiponectin production will increase.
Best of all, natural ingredients is what was used to make it. If you are currently snacking on foods with empty calories, then now is the time to ditch them and go with Iso-Xp. All you have to do is order this product and take it as directed and before you know it, you’ll be losing weight in no time.
Midnight snacks because you’re genuinely hungry. Protein shakes before bed according to the instructions on the tin. Heck, even just a tall glass of warm milk to help you sleep. Is any of it okay? For years, nutritionists have argued over whether or not eating before sleeping will make you fat or promote cardiovascular disease. However, recent studies suggest that there may be hope for those of us who have been having our nighttime protein shakes. Low calorie, high protein snacks before bedtime may indeed boost protein synthesis without altering fat or carbohydrate metabolism. It may also suppress appetite, increase energy expenditure, promote muscle hypertrophy, and decrease fat. So here’s to you, fellow gym-goers: We’re raising our protein shakes in the name of a good night’s sleep!
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Today we’re talking about sweat. More specifically, salt. The loss and replacement of salt in our bodies seems like a tricky balancing act sometimes. Too much of it, and we get sick. Too little of it, and guess what – we get sick. Excess sodium raises your blood pressure, which in turn increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. But without enough salt, your body has trouble with temperature regulation, nerve signalling, electrical impulses, and cardiac output capacity. Intense exercise makes you sweat buckets, which of course causes sodium loss and can decrease overall performance. But studies show that replacing sodium lost in sweat boosts immediate performance, but may reduce the long-term fitness advantages that exercise has on our whole-body health. And so the scales tip back and forth yet again:Do you choose instant or long-term benefits?
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Did you know that inflammation is the body’s natural response to a whole host of unpleasant things, including germs, tissue damage, physical stress, and dangerous chemicals? Chronic inflammation, on the other hand, can be caused by a variety of other factors. Chronic metabolic stress due to obesity, insulin resistance, high blood pressure, and cigarette smoking are all sources of chronic inflammation that are also tied to cardiovascular disease – not to mention the possibility of a heart attack or stroke. A recent study published online for the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition describes how higher nut consumption (replacing approximately three servings of meat per week) is linked to a reduction in whole-body inflammation. So cut back on the steak and stock up on the almonds… your heart will thank you for it.
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