Branched-Chain Amino Acids Lower Your Risk of Obesity?

With the recent buzz surrounding the obesity epidemic, particularly in developed nations with the Americans leading the way, people are starting to look closer at dietary factors that affect their weight. Branched-chain amino acids, of which there […]

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Intermittent Fasting, Whey Protein, and Weight Loss?

For those of us who’re looking to lose weight, a recent study published in the British Journal of Nutrition might offer some hope.  Losing weight is never easy as it requires a lifelong commitment to changes in dietary habits as well as activity level. Years ago, I read a book by Greg LeMond, the former

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Does Dietary Nitrate from Beetroot Juice Improve Athletic Performance?

Competitive athletes are always looking for an edge. As someone who used to compete in sports such as bicycle racing, swimming, and cross-country skiing, I used to spend countless hours reading about nutrition and ergogenic supplements. Though there can be certain risks associated with it and I wouldn’t recommend it…

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Does Glucosamine Affect Diabetes or Blood Sugar Levels?

Glucosamine is a commonly used ingredient in many dietary supplement products formulated for promoting joint health. If you are considering using a glucosamine supplement, make sure that you read the supplemental facts on the back. In particular, you’ll want to ensure that the product contains glucosamine sulfate as opposed to…

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Creatine Supplementation Improves Memory in Vegetarians

Creatine monohydrate, a commonly used dietary supplement by athletes to improve athletic performance, has been the subject of several research studies. In addition to the studies involving creatine’s effects on athletic performance, researchers have also studies its effects on the brain itself–specifically involving effects on memory…

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Diabetes Weight Loss Workout

The incidence of diabetes continues to rise alongside the incidence of obesity.  In fact, according to the CDC, the incidence of diagnosed diabetes is now 8.2 per 1000 population which represents an increase of 148% over the past 28 years. Given the comorbidity between obesity and diabetes, we’re now facing what’s been commonly referred to

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Do Onions Help Lower Blood Sugar Levels in Diabetics?

The incidence of diabetes has risen dramatically over the past thirty years.  According to the CDC, the incidence of diabetes has risen from 3.3 to 8.2 per 1000 population from 1980 to 2008 in the United States.  That represents an increase of over 148%.  Part of this increase has been linked to the rising obesity

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