weight loss Archives - Straight Health

14OctOctober 14, 2019

What is the best and most effective diet?

The past decade has seen an explosion of new diet and weight loss strategies. A quick Google search of 'top diets' bombards you with endless options including low carb, DASH, paleo, keto, intermittent fasting, veganism, and even gluten-free strategies.

By KArticles, Dietcalorie deficit, DASH diet, diet, energy balance, gluten free diet, intermittent fasting, junk food, Keto Diet, lifestyle, low carb diets, low fat diets, mediterranean diet, paleo diet, recovery, sleep, vegan, Veganism, vegetarian, Vegetarianism, weight loss

24FebFebruary 24, 2019

The Final Verdict – BCAAs

Branched Chain Amino Acids

We've come to the end of our series on the effectiveness of BCAAs. Since we started, we've gone over potential benefits of supplementation including: strength & aerobic training applications, ability to increase protein synthesis, decrease body fat, improve recovery, and aid in weight loss. The current...

By KBCAAs, SupplementsBCAAs, body fat, cardio, protein, protein synthesis, recovery, strength, supplements, weight loss

16FebFebruary 16, 2019

Do BCAAs make weight loss easier or more effective?

BCAAs and Weight Loss

One of the main alleged benefits of BCAA supplements is their ability to make weight loss more efficient. BCAAs are supposed to maintain muscle mass during weight loss, keep you out of a catabolic state, and give you energy during fasted cardio sessions. Let's see...

By KBCAAs, Supplementsamino acids, BCAAs, body fat, diet, protein, supplements, weight loss

28MayMay 28, 2018

Is eating breakfast necessary for successful weight loss?

Breakfast

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. At least that's been mainstream nutrition thinking for a long time. It makes sense; you haven't eaten anything for hours, your body is starved for nutrients, and you need the energy to get your day started. Breakfast is even credited with...

By KDiet, FAQsbody weight, breakfast, meals, weight loss

26FebFebruary 26, 2018

Liquid Versus Solid Calories for Weight Loss

A calorie is a calorie is a calorie

The saying, "A calorie is a calorie is a calorie" attempts to make the point that all calories are the same. While it's true calories provide the same amount of energy regardless of source, there is a difference between how various foods affect...

By KArticles, Nutritioncalories, carbohydrates, fruit juice, hunger, liquid calories, satiety, soda, sugar, weight loss, whole foods