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MYTH: All fat should be banned from the diet

bobroche — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:51:12 +0000

FACT: Fat is an essential nutrient for good health. Among other roles, it is used by the body to maintain proper temperature, protect vital organs, constitute cell membranes and produce hormone-like effects. In addition, fat is a dense energy source that helps you feel satisfied for longer periods of time (essential for dieters!). It is also vital for absorption of other essential nutrients.

MYTH: Carbohydrates wreck diets

bobroche — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:39:13 +0000

FACT: A diet rich in carbohydrates—particularly high-fiber items, such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains—is essential. Carbs are the body’s ideal fuel source, and getting adequate amounts ensures sufficient energy for daily physical activity, metabolic functions and repair. People who avoid carbs while dieting need to resort to an alternate, less- efficient energy source.

MYTH: To burn fat, it’s best to exercise on an empty stomach

bobroche — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:29:55 +0000

FACT: Wrong. “An empty stomach is likely to cause you to fatigue more quickly when working out,” notes Jenna Bell- Wilson, PhD, RD, LD, IDEA contributing editor and assistant professor in medical dietetics at Ohio State University. Becoming tired too soon can result in a suboptimal workout.

The myth of night eating and weight gain

bobroche — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:27:47 +0000

Does eating after 6:00 pm make you gain weight?

No. “There is no magic hour at which everything suddenly turns to body fat,” advises Ellie Krieger, MS, RD, a New York City–based dietitian and author of Small Changes, Big Results (Clarkson Potter 2005). She says nothing is wrong with having a light supper or snack at night as long as you don’t overindulge by eating more than your recommended daily calorie allowance.

It’s Time to Make a Coffee Run

bobroche — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:55:10 +0000

Caffeine, it turns out, actually works. And it is legal, one of the few performance enhancers that is not banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency. Exercise physiologists have studied caffeine's effects in nearly every iteration: Does it help sprinters? Marathon runners? Cyclists? Rowers? Swimmers?

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bobroche — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 10:45:13 +0000

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True success comes from more than just counting calories. Imagine how you would look and feel if you were truly eating right. Deficiency or excess in vitamins and minerals can cause a range of health problems. Additionally, cholesterol, sodium, and saturated fat can promote coronary heart disease and more. Other nutrients such as omega 3, and omega 6 can help reduce cholesterol, and boost hormone levels. Combining the correct nutrients at the proper level of calories can lead to true vibrant health.

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bobroche — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 11:17:19 +0000

12 Nutrition Myths

bobroche — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:13:54 +0000

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Jennifer Marnell loses 180 pounds

bobroche — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:04:15 +0000

Changing mindset put her on the path to success

By MICHELLE C. BROOKS

Published on: 09/06/07

Former weight: 300 pounds

Current weight: 120 pounds

BEFORE: Jennifer Marnell, 30, weighed 300 pounds.

AFTER: Marnell weighs 120 pounds.

Pounds lost: 180

To Beat the Heat, Learn to Sweat It Out

bobroche — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:56:07 +0000

You already know that if you exercise outside on hot and humid days, you should drink plenty of water. And you are probably well aware of the risk of heat stroke given the countless reports about the warning signs. There is no question that heat can take a toll on performance.
One reason performance declines on sultry, humid days is that working muscles have to compete with the skin for blood. Directing more blood to the skin removes body heat and helps keep your body's temperature from rising to dangerous levels. But that can mean less blood reaches muscles. At the same time, when your body becomes hotter, muscle enzymes speed up, burning glycogen more rapidly, depleting stores of the sugar that the muscles use for fuel. But no matter how much you train in the heat, it will never be easy, athletes and researchers say. So perhaps the best strategy is to just accept discomfort and slowness. ‘Heat is the X factor,' Ms. Roth said. ‘Sometimes you have to just forget it and move on.'"http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/03/health/nutrition/03Best.html?_r=1&ref=health&oref=slogin