Fitness watch: Here’s what the science says about low-carb diets

Fitness watch: Here’s what the science says about low-carb diets

In the 1970s, low-carb diets were all the rage. the Book The Dietary Revolution of Dr. Atkin claimed that carbohydrate restriction was a “High calorie way to stay slim forever.”. Carbohydrates are found in breads, cereals, and other grains, fruits, vegetables, and milk. they are also in ultraprocessed fast foods, cakes, chips and soft drinks. … Read more

Is a Low-Carb Diet So Much Better For Weight Loss? A New Review Brings The Evidence

Is a Low-Carb Diet So Much Better For Weight Loss? A New Review Brings The Evidence

In the 1970s, low-carb diets were all the rage. the by Dr. Atkin dietary revolution book claimed that carbohydrate restriction was a “High calorie way to stay slim forever.“. Carbohydrates are found in breads, cereals, and other grains, fruits, vegetables, and milk. they are also in ultraprocessed fast foods, cakes, chips and soft drinks. These … Read more

Commentary: Cut carbs when you’re on a sugar detox but keep fruit on your diet

Commentary: Cut carbs when you’re on a sugar detox but keep fruit on your diet

Beta cells have low levels of antioxidants and are susceptible to attack by dietary and metabolic oxidized free radicals and AGEs. The antioxidants in the fruit can protect beta cells. Researchers have found that eating whole fruit lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes, with those who eat the most fruit having the lowest risk. … Read more

Fitness watch: Want to live longer? Get your diet right

Fitness watch: Want to live longer? Get your diet right

Everyone wants to live longer. And we’re often told that the key to doing this is choosing healthier lifestyles, like exercising, avoiding smoking, and not drinking too much alcohol. Studies have also shown that diet can increase shelf life. TO new study has found that eating healthier could extend life expectancy by six to seven … Read more

Mountain Biker’s Guide to Keto: A Brief Overview of the Low-Carb Diet for Riders

Mountain Biker’s Guide to Keto: A Brief Overview of the Low-Carb Diet for Riders

Photo: Flickr Editor’s Note: The referenced study has been summarized to include salient details for the sake of brevity. Click on the study to read in detail if you wish. It should also be said that no one diet is best for everyone and results may vary. The sport of mountain biking is not often … Read more

Commentary: Losing weight after festive eating is not just about diet and exercise

Commentary: Losing weight after festive eating is not just about diet and exercise

Similarly, evaluating goals and reviewing progress regularly is critical to managing weight. People are easily led astray when there is no self-monitoring: no planning or review mechanism, for example, not weighing themselves regularly, not recording diet (including all meals and snacks) or level of physical activity, You don’t anticipate changes in your daily routine, such … Read more