A variety of factors dictates whether the macronutrients you eat are used as energy, stored as fat, or used to build muscle tissue. One of these factors is nutrient partitioning. Find out what nutrient partitioning is, the hormones that influence it, and how lifestyle impacts it.
For years, we’ve associated fat with heart disease and premature death, but the latest research questions this idea. Now a new study adds more evidence to the idea that a diet like the dash diet that contains moderate fat, even saturated fat, may still be heart healthy. Find out more.
Losing weight isn’t always easy and maintaining it is even harder. Now, based on a new study, scientists believe they know why. Read on and find out how your body fights fat loss and how to go about winning the battle anyway.
Most people feel good about themselves when they weigh what the charts say they should – but is this a false sense of security? Research now shows you can be of normal weight or even underweight and still be at risk for chronic health problems if you have an unhealthy body composition. Find out more.
Foods have a certain number of calories, but it may be different than what’s listed on the label. That’s because your body can’t absorb every calorie that it takes in. Find out more about digestion, absorption, and the possibility of “free calories.”
Is your job a liability to your waistline? If you have an office job, it is. Read on and discover 5 ways an office job makes it harder to control your weight and how to work around them.
Fat serves a useful purpose – it supplies energy and keeps you warm, but there’s absolutely no benefit to having a muffin top. If you’re dealing with an expanding layer of belly fat, should you ramp up the cardio or grab a pair of weights? Read on and find out what role strength training plays in taming a muffin top.
You probably already know that Eggland’s Best eggs are a good source of protein – but they’re so much more than that. Did you know eggs contain antioxidants? Find out more about the health benefits of eggs and why they’re a good choice for breakfast or any meal.
Macronutrients are dietary components you get from food – protein, carbohydrates and fat. Each macronutrient plays a role in muscle growth and development. Read on and discover the importance of each macronutrient and why a balanced diet is essential for athletic performance and muscle building.
Your body needs large amounts of energy to fuel muscle contractions. Where does that energy come from? This article discusses the sources your body uses to fuel exercise at different intensities and durations and why it’s important to refuel after a workout.
Saturated fat has been a source of recent controversy. Once believed to be a major contributor to heart disease, the evidence that they’re heart unhealthy is weakening. Also, not all saturated fats have the same effects on the body, plant-based ones, for example, may have some unexpected benefits. This article discusses saturated fat and the role it plays in health and heart disease.
Could obesity actually be a problem at the cellular level? Inside cells are tiny organelles called mitochondria that produce energy. Some research shows obese people have mitochondria that function differently. Does obesity begin at the level of the mitochondria?
