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Protein, weight loss and metabolism.
There have been countless studies performed on the role of protein in the muscle growth process to try and determine exactly how much protein you should consume to build muscle mass. Recently, several studies have looked at the role that dietary protein plays in helping you lose fat, and more importantly, helping you keep it off! More...
Trans fats in Australian fast foods.
Trans fats are produced by partial hydrogenation of liquid vegetable oils to produce oils which are more solid at room temperature and have better physical properties for food processing, such as increased shelf-life. Trans fats represent a major dietary cardiovascular disease risk, with as little as 5 g daily increasing the risk of ischaemic heart disease by 25%. More...
Obesity and virtue. Is staying lean a matter of ethics?
An estimated 97 million adults in the United States are overweight or obese, a condition that substantially raises their risk of morbidity from hypertension, More... dyslipidemia, type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke, gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea and respiratory problems, and endometrial, breast, prostate, and colon cancers. Higher body weights are also associated with increases in all-cause mortality. Obese individuals may also suffer from social stigmatization and discrimination. As a major contributor to preventive death in the United States today, overweight and obesity pose a major public health challenge.
Low-carbohydrate diets in Australia: prevalence and public perceptions.
Low-carbohydrate diets have re-emerged into the public spotlight and are enjoying widespread popularity. However, current evidence indicates that low-carbohydrate diets have no significant advantage over more traditional energy-restricted diets for long-term weight loss and maintenance. While these diets have shown short-term efficacy in modifying some lipid parameters and measures of insulin sensitivity, questions remain about the risk of adverse effects with long-term carbohydrate restriction. More...
Weight loss and carbohydrates.
Carbohydrates are the only fuel source for many vital organs, including the brain, central nervous system and kidneys. The digestive system breaks down carbohydrates into glucose and the pancreas secretes a hormone called insulin to help the glucose move from the blood into the cells. More...
