Carbohydrate
The Glycemic Index and Weight Loss Explained
Not so long ago, the media reported that we should reduce our fat intake for health reasons. Consequently, carbohydrates came under the spotlight and a new trend developed: eat less fat and fill up on carbs. Carbohydrates may be low in fat, but eat too many and the excess calories is readily and easily converted […]
The Truth About Carbohydrates In Food
Whether you’re trying to lose weight or just want to eat healthier, you may be confused by the news you’re hearing about carbohydrates. With so much attention focused on protein diets, there’s been a consumer backlash against carbohydrates. As a result, many people misunderstand the role that carbohydrates play in a healthy diet. Carbohydrates aren’t […]
Bulk Up Your Diet With Negative Calorie Foods!
Did you know that there are some foods, which require more energy to Metabolize than we obtain from eating them? This result is usually Referred to as the negative calorie effect. A simple example is water. It supplies zero calories, but requires energy to swallow and warm to Body temperature.
Carbohydrate digestion and obesity strongly linked
New research indicates that obesity in the general population may be genetically linked to how our bodies digest carbohydrates. Published today in the journal Nature Genetics, the study investigated the relationship between body weight and a gene called AMY1, which is responsible for an enzyme present in our saliva known as salivary amylase. This enzyme […]
Tip: Avoid Carbs at Night
Some nutrition experts claim that calorie balance is the only significant factor affecting fat loss and that avoiding carbs at night has no impact. On the other hand, many contend that carbs are the best eaten in the morning (to replenish glycogen stores after a night of sleep), pre workout (as fuel for exercise energy) […]