carbohydrates

The body uses two main fuels: carbohydrates and fats. However, carbohydrates can deliver energy much faster to the muscles than fats as it is necessary for higher intensity exercise. . 😩Unfortunately, carbohydrate stores are relatively small: the body stores carbohydrates as glycogen in the...

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Diet and exercise affects you in more ways than you think! . A randomized control trail of patients with low grade prostate cancer who had chosen not to undergo treatment divided 93 patients into two groups, one control group and one of which were given a vegan diet with fruits, vegetables...

Do you know what you’re eating? . Macronutrients (Macros for short) are the nutrients that your body uses for fuel. The three main macros are protein, fats and carbs. . To lose fat you need to be in a calorie deficit and to optimally build muscle you need to be in a calorie surplus. That being...

by Matt Weik I ran into a scenario while my grandmother was in the hospital that sparked the concept of this article. We (I guess I can only speak for myself as I’m not sure your situation) are in the health and fitness industry. Some of us (like myself) are certified to work with individuals...

The Glycemic index (also GI) is a ranking system that ranks the effects of carbohydrates on blood glucose levels. Learn more. What Is The Glycemic Index? Not all*carbohydrate*foods are created equal, in fact they behave quite differently in our bodies. The*Glycemic index*(also GI) is a...

The*7-day DNP fat loss plan:  The 7-day DNP fat loss plan involves a moderate to high dosage of DNP for fat burning. The DNP fat loss plan involves a 7-day on, 7-day off approach with four distinct phases. Most athletes using DNP follow this type of cycle. The phases are as*follows:* Phase...

Dietary fiber can help you feel full, aids in digestion, is helpful for weight management and reduces constipation. Many high-protein, low-carb diets are low in fiber, however, so you'll need to be creative in adding fiber to your meals. Women ages 50 and older need at least 21 grams of fiber...

Carbohydrates – The Master Fuel A diet rich in carbohydrates increases endurance performance because of the extra store of carbohydrates in the muscles and liver called glycogen. Work completed in the early 1980’s by David Costill at Ball State University showed that if athletes did not...

Q: Right now my main goal is to burn bodyfat while keeping as much of the muscle I built over the winter intact. I do my cardio on an empty stomach first thing in the morning. A trainer at my gym told me not to eat for about two hours after I’m done to keep burning more bodyfat. After one week...

Fat Loss Diet for Cutting We all know that dieting can be a very arduous process and restricting your caloric intake can be quite difficult at first. As a trainer, I get asked many questions, but none more than “How do I get a six pack”? or “How do I get rid of this fat on my stomach and...

Similar to “cutting up”, bulking requires a specialized diet, which takes much discipline to follow through. Bulking is defined as the process of trying to build as much muscle as possible of a period of time. Bulking diet requires a simple equation - eat more calories than you expend. Muscle...

What to Eat on a Keto Diet. To start a keto diet, you will want to plan ahead. That means having a viable diet plan ready and waiting. What you eat depends on how fast you want to get into a ketogenic state. The more restrictive you are on your carbohydrates (less than 15g per day), the...

Here is an article on how carbohydrates don't necessarily induce insulin resistance but instead the refined carbohydrates, sugars, gut irritants, and chronic stress etc does. "If you’ve been around the Paleo world for any length of time, you’re probably familiar with an explanation that goes...

"The available data support the idea that consumption of diets high in total carbohydrate does not adversely affect insulin sensitivity compared with high fat diets. Animal data suggest that simple sugars, in particular fructose, have adverse effects on insulin action, but adverse effects have...

Food Fact Friday on Red Wine, I alluded to the idea that Red Wine contains beneficial polyphenols. • 🍷One of these polyphenols is resveratrol. Research has supported the concept that resveratrol has the ability to increase fat burning as well as the ability to increase insulin sensitivity. • 📄In...

Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body and is known for its recovery benefits. What does the research say about glutamine? Current research suggests that glutamine may be beneficial for decreasing delayed-onset muscle soreness and muscle damage. This is especially clear in highly...

You need to lose a couple of pounds in a few weeks. The only solution: a strict diet with fewer than a thousand calories a day. You’re guaranteed to lose fat – but unfortunately you’ll lose muscle too. Italian researchers wrote in the European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences that...

by Matt Weik There has been a debate for quite some time on whether you should eat before you exercise or if you should exercise when in a fasted state. The banter has been enough to turn people blue in the face arguing their point of view. Theories have gone back and forth for both sides, yet...

Low-Carbohydrate Diet ResearchThe Impact of Dietary Carbs on Muscle Recovery & Free Testosterone The mission of MD is to be the leader in the field of cutting-edge research, we want to give you all the tools (i.e., knowledge) you need to become a successful bodybuilder, and it’s up to you to...