Appetite vs. Hunger
As summer ramps up, everyone is focused on that swimsuit-ready body. While we know what we should or should not be eating, we may not be aware of why we…
All about HIIT
High intensity interval training, or HIIT for short, is a fairly new exercise regimen that many may not have heard about. This type of exercise training involves short periods of…
How To: Break Through a Weight-Loss Plateau
Have you hit a roadblock in your weight loss? Don’t be discouraged, there are common issues that stop you from using fat for energy that can be easily addressed. Over…
Shed the Post-COVID 19lbs
After the past year of staying at home with limited access to exercise equipment and ample access to wine and take out, a new pandemic known as “The COVID 19…
Butyrate: The Role of Probiotics and Fiber
Butyrate is a short-chain fat produced in the colon when certain bacteria and fibers interact. Here are some important ways that Butyrate affects the body: GI Health: major energy source…
A Fresh Look at Losing Weight
You try to lose weight, but you feel hungry. You succeed in losing 20 pounds, but it comes back after a year. Why can’t you lose weight and stay thin?…
Leucine & Weight Loss
New research shows that the amino acid L-leucine may change body composition. The study authors wanted to see how leucine might effect fat and muscle cells. They had one group…
Can More Protein Reduce Muscle Loss?
Can eating more protein while dieting can help reduce muscle loss? It has been said that while losing weight, muscle mass will decrease. New research experimented with varying levels of…
