How intermittent fasting impact bodyfat and performance
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New study looks at impact of time restricted eating on health and performance
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New study: kids as fit as adult triathletes - at what age do we lose fitness & why?
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New study reveals that kids have the metabolic efficiency (fat burning ability) of adults who train for marathons and triathlons.
If we are “born this way”, when do we loose this ability and why?
Read MoreDieting for a long period of time stops you from losing weight, unless you do this!
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Dieting for a long period of time stops you from losing weight, unless you do this!
Read MoreHow to avoid a lower metabolism when dieting
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A common problem among people who go on a diet is the resulting lower metabolism and loss of muscle.
A new study shows that there is a way to go on a diet and still maintain metabolism and muscle.
Read MoreAre common items in your home causing you to gain weight?
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A new study demonstrates how chemicals in common household items are impacting our hormones and causing fat gain, especially in women.
Read MoreHow fasting can actually boost your metabolism
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New study reveals how a certain kind of "fasting" can boost your metabolism, adding to the wide range of health benefits of fasting demonstrated by countless studies in recent years.
Read MoreIs your body able to burn fat?
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Many of us train hard and diet but struggle to lose fat.
The question is: at a biochemical level, is your body even able to burn fat efficiently?
In this video, I explain why this happens and how you can test whether your body can burn fat efficiently or not.
Read MoreGreen Tea + Cold Exposure = Big boost in fat burning
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Studies have shown that green tea does NOT magically help us loose weight, which is why green tea supplements don't work.
HOWEVER: a new study has revealed that combining green tea-like beverages with exposure to cold can actually significantly increase our metabolic activity and help us burn fat.
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Rye beats Wheat when it comes to fat loss
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Scientists compared the effect of consuming wholegrain Rye vs. wholegrain Wheat on fat loss and bodyweight. The results are quite interesting...
Read MoreThe biggest weight loss mistake people make
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In this video, I talk about the biggest weight-loss mistake I see people make all the time, and provide suggestions on how to address it.
Read MoreThe key to building habits: are you an "abstainer" or "moderator"?
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Have you ever tried to get into a habit of doing something only to fail after a while? We've all fallen prey to temptation and what is often referred to a "lack of willpower or discipline".
Gretchen Rubin points out that the approach to building habits should be dependent on the type of character a person has.
For example, some people are "Abstainers" while others are "Moderators". Knowing which one your are is key.
Read MoreIs your iPhone making you eat more calories at dinner?
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When was the last time you enjoyed a meal with 0 distractions?
I mean: no TV, no iPhone, no magazine, etc.
Studies have shown that "distracted eating" leads to "more calories consumed and lower quality of food".
Here is an explanation of why and some tips on how to address this problem.
Read MoreHealth & Fitness Digest - 10 March
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In today’s digest:
- An amazing new stem cell procedure promises massive potential for anti-aging and reversing disease
- This daily habit is causing you to destroy your sleep, memory, learning ability, and hormones - you have to stop!
- Low Vitamin D during pregnancy increases child risk of Multiple Sclerosis by 90%
- Yet another study showing that increasing protein while dropping carbs is the key to fat loss
- Higher intake of Vitamin B6 (in women) and B12 (in men) associated with lower risk of depression
Health & Fitness Digest - 5 March
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In today’s health & fitness digest:
- Iron supplementation shown to boost mental performance in women without iron anaemia
- High fat dairy “beats” low fat dairy in lowering blood pressure, triglycerides and VLDL Cholesterol
- Blood levels of Omega 3 affect your risk of depression
- Yet another study that demonstrates that you don’t need to take sodium for hot/humid endurance races
The Health & Fitness Digest - Feb 12
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In today's digest:
- Study shows that long-distance steady running leads to brain shrinkage
- Each extra hour of sitting increases risk of diabetes by 22%, even if you exercise daily
- Eat your fruits "before" your workout but not "after", and limit quantities
- More than half of the world's workforce are saying that they're close to "burning out" because of work stress
The Power of a "Streak"
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Do you know how to use the "streak" to build strong habits and achieve success?
Read MoreSugar vs Starch - Does it make a difference?
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Sugar is bad. We know that. But what about starches? Should we eat them with abandon?
Read MoreThe Digest - May 13
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- Cholesterol drugs may help slow down prostate cancer. Is that a point for or against these drugs?
- Do you spend your nights naked?
- Read this before you ever talk to me again!
- Quick and easy breakfast recipes.
- Roasted, grilled, or braised, with rosemary, thyme, and roasted potatoes. Yum!
- Full-fat dairy vindicated once again. Sorry vegans, low-fat people, Paleo people!
- If you answered yes to question 2 above, read this
Swing baby swing
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You're not going to believe this, but an actual study was conducted to check whether "hula hooping" can help in weight loss. The results were... interesting...
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