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Is a high protein weight loss diet the best approach if you want to lose weight?

Is a high protein weight loss diet the best approach if you want to lose weight?

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler
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" Is a high protein weight loss diet the best approach if you want to lose weight?       In this study, two diets containing different amounts of protein were compared (Smith GI, et al., 2016). The participants, obese postmenopausal women lost 10% weight using a diet providing either...
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How does a high fat, ketogenic diet affect your muscles?

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler
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"   How does a high fat, ketogenic diet affect your muscles?   There is a lot of promotion and talk about the benefits of restricting carbohydrate intake and eating a high fat, ketogenic diet. When you read things like that, always ask, where is the evidence? Is there any science...
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Do normal LDL cholesterol levels protect us from cardiovascular disease?

Do normal LDL cholesterol levels protect us from cardiovascular disease?

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler
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The correct term for LDL is Low-Density Lipoprotein and it is also called the “bad cholesterol” because LDL tends to create plaque in the arteries and atherosclerosis. There are however different opinions about the risk of cholesterol and LDL. I think you will find the following research data interesting. What...
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Why is it important to know the immediate effects of your meals?

Why is it important to know the immediate effects of your meals?

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler
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When you have your yearly medical checkup, your doctor usually runs a blood test to see how your biochemistry is when you are in a fasted state.  You should have the blood drawn in the morning before you eat anything. While this gives both your doctor and you an idea...
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Reasons for eating a plant based diet

Reasons for eating a plant based diet

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler
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There are many reasons why eating a plant based diet makes sense.  This research included 131, 342 participants. Of this, 85 013 were women (64.7%) and 46 329 were men (35.3%) (Song M, et.al., 2016). The researchers found that high animal protein intake was positively associated with cardiovascular mortality, and high plant...
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Change The Structure Of Your Brain And Improve Your Memory With This Fat

Change The Structure Of Your Brain And Improve Your Memory With This Fat

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler
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You may think it sounds too good to be true to be able to change your brain structure by only eating a certain type of fat. The following research is however of very high-quality and included structural neuroimaging, cognitive performance testing, vascular markers and additional blood tests (Witte AV, et.al.,...
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1 Healthy Source Of Fat You Should Not Miss

1 Healthy Source Of Fat You Should Not Miss

Posted by:  Didrik Sopler
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Nuts are a very healthy source of fat for several reasons, and it is easy to add to your diet.   While all nuts provide health benefits, some offer more benefits than others.   Pistachios are the best ones. Research has documented that pistachios provide cardiovascular benefits by reducing LDL...
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