Dietary fat is one of the nutrients that fuels the body. Unlike carbs and protein which give the body 4 calories per gram, fat is more than twice as energy dense, providing the body with 9 calories per gram. Though fat is associated with greasy foods such as hamburgers and...
Carbohydrates are one of the main macronutrients that provide the body with energy (4 calories per gram). Though fat and protein can also be a source of energy for the body, carbs are the body's main source without which, peak performance will be unattainable. Carbohydrates Explained All carbohydrates are made up of...
The biggest misconception about gaining weight is that you need to eat everything in sight. If you follow this myth, you'll definitely gain weight, but it might not be the kind of weight you had in mind. Gaining any kind of weight is as simple as eating anything you see....
When you think of the word 'fat' one of the first images that might come to mind is unsightly and unwanted weight. Because of this association, some people eliminate all fats from their diets in an attempt to lose weight. Eating fat doesn't make you fat and avoiding all...
Protein is used by the body to build and repair new tissues. Hair, skin, nails and muscles are all built with proteins. When you workout, you cause damage to your muscles. If you eat an adequate amount of protein, your body will fix the damage you caused making your muscles...
The simple answer to this question is no; eating fatty foods will not make you fat. The more complicated answer is maybe. Energy Balance If you eat more than you burn, your body will store those extra calories as fat and you'll gain weight. If you eat less than you burn, your...
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...
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,...
