Archive for February, 2008

Exercise Corrects Impaired Fat Oxidation in Obese

Monday, February 18th, 2008

Obesity results in decreased fatty acid oxidation rates in muscle tissue.   Weight loss alone does not correct impaired muscle fatty acid oxidation.  But exercise training begins to increase muscle fatty acid oxidation in as little as 10 days. Those beginning an exercise program can expect better weight loss results over the long term ...

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Low Fat Dairy Improves Weight Loss Results

Monday, February 4th, 2008

Including low fat dairy products in your diet can improve your weight loss efforts.  Higher  dairy consumption is associated with greater weight loss and a greater decrease in waist circumference.  The study was not funded by the milk industry.  It is a myth that dairy contributes to obesity. Other studies have actually shown ...

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