Thursday, 18 May 2017

Decreased Output Seen in High Fat, High Protein Diets


High protein/fat diets which shun carbohydrates or restrict carbs to a very low percentage of intake cause a reduced level of performance, fatigue resistance and overall efficiency.

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Wednesday, 17 May 2017

Carbs Cushion Physical and Mental Stress


Ever reach for bread or sweets when you’re dealing with something difficult? It might be because carbs really do help you get through the worst. Carbs protect the body against stressors.

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Tuesday, 16 May 2017

Fish Oil DHA Gets Sperm Swimming


Some men struggle with sperm quality and volume as they age, partly due to low testosterone. Fish oil DHA could help improve sperm quality and raise the chances of having healthy babies.

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Monday, 15 May 2017

Is There Scientific Evidence to Back Sugar Claims?


Years ago, fat was the enemy. Now, sugar is the enemy. Sugar replaced fat in low-fat items to improve taste. Are we just going in circles or is there support from real scientific evidence?

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Sunday, 14 May 2017

Too Much Iron Can be Bad for Your Muscles


Iron is a popular supplement which is often considered a necessary choice. Many people reach for it when they start feeling fatigued. But, too much iron has some dangerous side effects.

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Saturday, 13 May 2017

Can Coffee be Good for Your Liver?


Fatty liver disease is a serious ailment which has a surprising number of causes. Coffee may be a simple and easily available way to help protect against this life-threatening ailment.

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Friday, 12 May 2017

Feel-Good Dopamine Makes Brown Fat Happy, Too


Dopamine is very important for our mood as well as many of our natural responses to stressors. As it turns out, our brown fat also reacts to dopamine, and that’s a good thing for weight loss.

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