Several years ago, every medical and nutrition expert recommended that we avoid fats in our diet. Basically, the entire school-age population was taught in health class and on Saturday infomercials that we should eat a low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet. The problem is that this advice does not pass the muster of nutrition science.
One last start! Summer is nearly here and if the weather is any indication, it is already that time. I was looking forward to more…
Recently, I have noticed a new ingredient in many of the cereals I eat. The additive is a compound called resistant dextrin. Dextrin is a soluble gummy substance or prebiotic that is obtained by hydrolysis of starch, used as a thickening agent and in adhesives and dietary supplements. Resistant dextrins are a class of soluble fiber isolated from wheat or corn that is believed to reduce the glycemic response and promote satiety. Dextrins are also believed to also improve insulin resistance and assist in the management of type 2 diabetes. It is hypothesized to absorb water and should expand the gut and reduce your appetite, but there is limited evidence that prebiotics improves insulin resistance or reduce weight.
We have all been there. It was a long night and you tossed and turned. You may have had a late night of work followed by a dinner that haunted you. You may have even had a nightcap or two. Now, it is 9 am and you are dragging at work or school. Now, that energy drink is calling your name. It really is easy to give in and reach for a tall, monster-sized drink of instant octane in the cooler. The questions are if they are really that bad for you or is this just hype from the healthy nuts?
A discussed in multiple other research projects, self-monitoring of dietary intake is essential for successful weight loss. Self-monitoring is one means of behavioral weight loss treatment, but most of the research has been done through paper journals and logs. Past research has shown that people often start with the goal of recording their food intake. Despite early success, most fail to continue over time. Very little research has involved newer cell phone applications as a means to monitor. The good news is that today, you have multiple options to follow your diet, weight, exercise, and just about anything that might affect weight loss.
If you visit the Fairlife milk website, you can easily find the claims that it is nutrient-rich milk made with a patented cold-filtration process that removes the lactose and increases the protein content. The claim that their filtration process was inspired by the same process that removes impurities from water. The process reportedly started with dairy from family-owned dairy farms that is processed by soft filters that concentrate and removed parts to leave the milk goodness that had less lactose and more calcium and protein.
Apple Cranberry Flax Smoothie
This recipe combines healthy fats from the flax meal. Flax meal is high in fiber, and 73% of the fat is polyunsaturated. I have added a base of Fairlife nonfat milk. The fruit adds enough sweetness to absolve the need for sugar, but you may need to add a little honey. This simple smoothie has enough fiber and protein to keep you full all morning long.
This list is a list of weight loss tips 11-20.
I am moving on four weeks from my last PT test and my diet continues to suffer. The good news is that my weight is stable.
The high protein lifestyle has been recommended for weight loss for years. Some argue that fat and protein from meat is the cause of obesity. Many are beginning to suggest that we should avoid protein and in particular meat because it makes us unhealthy. I would argue that the answer is a more balanced meal. Multiple studies have shown that protein-enriched diets can lead to greater weight loss and improvements in the markers of metabolic syndrome than standard protein diets.
