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As a student competing in track and field at his Parlier high school, Robert Leija was obsessed with how to improve his performance and, in particular, prevent the buildup of lactic acid in his muscles during training. Like many athletes, he blamed it for the performance fatigue and muscle soreness he experienced after intense workouts. …
Published in the journal Obesity, 106 adults with Type 2 diabetes (T2D) were randomly assigned to either the high-protein or normal-protein diet for 52 weeks. Both diets were energy-restricted. The high-protein diet included recommendations to include lean beef in the diet, while the normal-protein diet instructed participants to refrain from eating any red meats. The …
Engineered particles of purified sand could be the next anti-obesity therapy as new research from the University of South Australia shows that porous silica can prevent fats and carbohydrates from being absorbed in the body. The engineered silica particles are made from purified sand and are optimally designed with a high surface area that enables …
Peanut butter is one of the most popular spreads around the globe, it can be used in a variety of ways and consumed at any time of day; consuming it in moderation during your last meal of the day may provide some benefits, provided one is not allergic. Peanut butter is high in fat at …
Increased carbohydrate – particularly starch – intake associates with a higher rate of breast cancer recurrence. University of California/San Diego (UCSD; California, USA) researchers have linked increased starch intake to a greater risk for breast cancer recurrence. Jennifer A. Emond and colleagues conducted a subset analysis of 2,651 women who participated in the Women’s Healthy …
Women consuming a diet rich in simple carbohydrates, which are quickly transformed into sugar in the blood, may be at increased risk of heart disease. In that dietary glycemic load and glycemic index have been postulated as contributors to cardiovascular disease, researchers at Italy’s National Cancer Institute investigated dietary patterns of 15,171 men and 32,578 …
Many of the health benefits of aerobic exercise may be profoundly affected by the food we eat afterwards. In that the content of meals consumed after exercise can impact metabolic responses for hours and even days after the exercise session, Jeffrey F. Horowitz, from the University of Michigan (USA), and colleagues compared the effect of …