These four nutrients outlined below can help do wondrous things to your insulin receptors, in addition to many other beneficial metabolic effects. Amino acids from a viable protein source like whey, including L-carnitine, taurine and L-arginine, may also help to improve insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism. The benefits of these nutrients are most noticeable when supplements are taken […]
Patients always used to ask me if there was a magic supplement they could take to look younger, shed body fat, boost energy or improve their skin. Most are shocked to learn that the answer is food! The right foods, at the right times and in the right quantities can have a dramatic effect on your appearance and overall […]
All the constituents of whey protein provide high levels of essential and branched chain amino acids that play a vital role in maintaining tissue and preventing catabolic actions during exercise. It’s also a rich source of antioxidants and vitamins and minerals. In addition, whey protein contains a number of other proteins that positively affect immune functions such as antimicrobial activity. Here are more specific […]
Why not spring clean your body right along with spring cleaning your home? It is a required “metabolic wake-up” after transitioning from winter, the season where our metabolism is naturally the slowest. Yes, it’s true, we are physiologically and mentally set-up for weight gain and lethargy in the winter due to a drop in thyroid hormone, […]
The benefits of whey aren’t just for those of us in our golden years. A study in the Journal of Applied Physiology (September 2009) highlighted the benefits of whey on muscle growth when compared to the consumption of soy or casein after an exercise session in young men. Whey was by far the most effective in increasing […]
Hot and spicy foods get your metabolism revving. The added bonus in this soup is the black beans healthy and vegetarian protein boost. They pack 15 grams of protein into 1 cup! The addition of the sweet potato helps this become a hearty, satisfying soup that will help you to feel full longer. Choose to eat this in […]
Although some differences in the rate of muscle loss in adults can be explained by fixed factors, such as gender, much of the remaining variation is unexplained and has led to increasing interest in the influence of lifestyle, particularly in the effects of modifiable factors such as physical activity and diet. According to Clinical Interventions in Aging (May […]
Longevity is a trendy phrase coined by health enthusiasts that refers to the quality of life as we age. We can all agree that no one wants to spend their later years on earth confined to bed. Living as long as possible, therefore, really isn’t the goal. Instead, those who are interested in promoting a longer health span wish to […]
Did you know that our bodies’ ability to produce new collagen declines, and existing collagen begins to break down, as we age? The loss of collagen affects skin, joints, and bones and may also lead to increased digestive problems, weakened immune systems, and increased risk of chronic illness. Good news! Science has shown that collagen […]
It is not necessary to eat a high-fat, moderate-protein, restricted-carb diet (one that includes only green vegetables) to get into ketosis. In fact, we can eat less or move more to get into ketosis—which is simply the state in which your body is burning fat, and you can test your ketones each morning with urinary Ketostix to ensure you are in ketosis. I suggest […]
