Interpreted research on fat loss nutrition and exercise.
Just a single exercise session done at a moderate intensity dramatically improves plasma triglycerides. The effect lasts into the next day. Lower triglycerides are associated with lower Body Mass Index (BMI) and Waist to Hip Ratios (WHR) along with improved insulin sensitivity. The reduction in triglycerides was correlated with exercise duration and intensity. Light exercise was [...]
Increasing your intake of magnesium can help you avoid the metabolic syndrome and associated weight gain. Magnesium intake is inversely associated with the metabolic syndrome, with higher levels reducing its prevalence. The researchers also found a significant inverse relationship between magnesium intake and BMI. Fasting glucose was also improved with more magnesium. Whole grains, fruits, [...]
As a follow-up to Fruit Juices May Contribute to Obesity, a recent study found that small amounts of 100% fruit juice does not increase obesity risk in young children. The previous study examined adolescents and did not specify whether 100% fruit juice was used, making me question the conclusions of both the researchers and myself. [...]
Levels of adrenal hormones, such as epinephrine and norepinephrine, accurately predict future gains in BMI, waist circumference and body fat levels. An 18-year follow up study found that those having the highest epinephrine responses to the mental stress gained the most weight. Similar results for cortisol have already been established. This raises questions for those [...]
Eating a moderate protein diet of about 25% calories from protein may be nearly as effective as a higher protein diet of around 40% calories from protein without the potential negative effects of a higher protein diet. Subjects placed on a moderate protein diet with exercise achieved nearly identical weight loss results as those on [...]
Cinnamon extract can improve your body composition and partially reverse the metabolic syndrome. Subjects with prediabetes and the metabolic syndrome experienced significant decreases in blood glucose and blood pressure, along with an increase in lean mass. A small, but statistically significant decrease in body fat levels was noted. The subjects received 500 mg per day of [...]
You may be able to minimize your child’s risk for childhood obesity through proper pre and post-natal care. Premature babies have a significantly increased risk of developing obesity during childhood. Being firstborn also increased the risk, as did bottle feeding. Tobacco exposure during gestation and having an overweight mother also increased the chances of obesity. [...]
Using a high-protein, reduced carbohydrate, meal replacement shake in combination with a combined aerobic and resistance training exercise program can significantly improve your weight loss results. A recent study showed those receiving meal replacements achieved superior results compared to those that did not. Those receiving meal replacements achieved twice the weight loss, more muscle mass increase, greater [...]
