Lost in Translation How to Read Food Labels and Know What You are Buying We have all done it – standing in the aisle while reading the back of a food jar to decipher the ingredients on the label. Is this fattening? Does it have too much sodium? Can I eat this on my sugar-free […]
Hallmarks of Aging – Role of Glycation: Genomic Instability
Hallmarks of Aging – Role of Glycation Part 2: Genomic Instability by Nicholas Pokoluk If you like, start with part 1 here >>> and part 3 here >>> We have set the stage, in the first post of this series, for discussions of the role of glycation in the aging process by virtue of […]
Surprising Protein Requirements of Different Athletes
It has been shown that the protein requirements for athletes may well exceed that suggested by the (USRDA) .80 g/kg/day. If an individual’s protein requirement increases in response to exercise, then changes in protein metabolism will become apparent. When the body is in a homeostatic state, protein synthesis is equal to protein degradation and the […]
Designing an Integrated Nutrition Plan for Sustainable Weight Loss
In our increasingly obese society, it’s no surprise that weight and fat loss is the most common New Year’s resolution. In fact, chances are that some of these “resolutionists” will eventually make their way to your gym. So why is it that most of these individuals fail to achieve and/or maintain their weight loss goals […]