Losing weight is part of the battle but maintaining it can be tough too. One problem is resting metabolic rate slows down after weight loss. That means you have to reduce your calorie intake to compensate. On a positive note, research suggests that altering the composition of what you eat may reduce the compensatory decline in metabolic rate that happens after weight loss. Find out more.
Why are carbs more important if you exercise? There are three main reasons carbs are important if you workout. Here’s why you need them.
Diets that are very low in carbohydrates may not be the best option when it comes to your health. Restricting carbohydrates to 50 grams a day or less could increase the risk for certain health problems. Here are some of the potential drawbacks to a diet that restricts carbs excessively and why eating healthier carbs is a better choice for weight control and health.
You struggle to lose weight only to gain a portion of it back. The good news? A new study shows some of the health benefits stay with you even if you regain some of the weight you lost. How much you regain may also be affected by the type of diet you follow. Find out more.
Many people think low-carb dieting is all bacon cheeseburgers minus the bun, but low-carb is not necessarily high-protein. For low-carb diets to work without compromising health, it’s important to understand the science behind it.
All calories aren’t the same after all. According to a recent study, calories from fat, protein and carbohydrates have different effects on energy expenditure and on other metabolic parameters as well. Find out why restricting calories from fat or carbs isn’t necessarily a good thing.
If you do high-intensity workouts or are trying to build lean body mass, a low-carbohydrate diet may work against you. It can reduce your exercise performance and cause you to become fatigued early. It can also make it more difficult to build lean body mass.
Good nutrition is important for fueling exercise and maintaining health. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for people who are trying to lose weight to restrict calories too much while continuing to exercise. Here are five problems this can cause.
What’s the best diet for reducing deep belly fat? Find out what recent research shows about diet and visceral abdominal fat and diet and what steps you can take to reduce deep abdominal fat.
