There are a lot of early birds who like to wake up before the sun comes up and exercise first thing in the morning, before eating breakfast. While this can be tempting to save time, it might not be the best idea. Most Important Meal of the Day The reason breakfast has...
I was looking at the food label and it lists that fat has 9 kcal/gram, protein has 4 kcal/gram, and carbohydrate has 4 kcal/gram. I don’t see sugar anywhere on there. So I was wondering how many calories are there in a gram of sugar? Sugar is a form of carbohydrate,...
I am 45, male. I need to start taking better care of myself but don't know where to start. I was in great shape 13 years ago. I'm 6'2" 245lbs. What is a good diet, are there examples I can look up? It is great to hear that you are taking...
One of the biggest myths in the exercise world is that you can turn fat into muscle. Fat and muscle are two entirely different tissues. Fat is made up of triglycerides and muscle is made up of proteins. There is no mechanism to turn triglycerides into protein. Turning fat into...
1. Eat More Fruits. Fruit contain a lot of fiber in addition to vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Try eating fruit without pealing them since most of the fiber is contained in the peel. 2. Eat More Vegetables. Like fruit, vegetables are high in fiber and other nutrients. Vegetables are also low...
Crash diets are plans that severely restrict your calorie intake for a few days in hopes that you will lose a lot of weight in a very short period of time. Unfortunately, crash diets promise to much and delivers too little. While they do result in a lot of weight...
In the continuation of the previous post, I am going to try to explain how energy is obtained from foods, and how it is measured. As stated, in part I, energy is stored in foods that we eat in the bonds between atoms (mainly between carbon atoms). When these bonds...
I've gotten many questions in the ATD mailbag about protein, carbohydrates and fat. Many people seem to be confused about what these molecules actually are and what they do. This is not surprising, as there is so much differing information out there. Therefore, I've decided to write an explanation, detailing...
The timing of your meals in relation to when you exercise is very important. If you eat too early you'll be hungry and might not have enough energy to complete your routine. If you eat too soon you can risk an upset stomach, cramping and having no energy. When you eat...
In general, supplements make claims that aren't backed up by independent studies and research. They aren't regulated so they can get away with making a lot of claims. However, there are supplements that can help you gain weight faster. Two of the main ones are protein and creatine. Getting a protein...
