1. Protein. After sleeping for seven or eight hours and not eating anything, your body is in a state in which muscle is being broken down. An easy way to reverse this is to eat a food that is high in good quality protein. A great example of this type...
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...
Excellent question. Many people wonder what they should eat first thing in the morning, or even if they should eat breakfast at all (yes, you should). Before thinking about eating, comes the sleep. The research is clear that you should be getting at least 7-8 hours of sleep each night,...
In parts I and II of this series, we spoke about the background structure of the macronutrients, and the way in which energy is derived from foods. In part III of the series, I will attempt to explain how energy can be stored in the body. As previously explained, the two...
1. Chicken. Chicken is low in fat and high in protein. You can grill or bake it while still keeping the fat content low. Frying will add a considerable amount of calories. 2. Beef. Beef is also a good source of protein. The problem with beef is that it is associated...
