Archive for January, 2011

Higher intake of branched-chain amino acids…

Higher intake of branched-chain amino acids associated with lower prevalence of being overweight? by Jarret Morrow, M.D. With the recent buzz surrounding the obesity epidemic, particularly in developed nations with the Americans leading the way, people are starting to look closer at dietary factors that affect their weight. Branched-chain amino acids, of which there are [...]

Intermittent fasting, whey protein, and weight loss?

Jarret Morrow, M.D.   For those of us who’re looking to lose weight, a recent study published in the British Journal of Nutrition might offer some hope.  Losing weight is never easy as it requires a lifelong commitment to changes in dietary habits as well as activity level. Years ago, I read a book by [...]

Top 5 Ways To Stay Motivated In The New Year!

Most of you are making plans for what you’ll be doing with your New Year’s Resolutions. Perhaps this is the year you finally obtain that ripped physique that you’ve always dreamt of or maybe this is the year you finally take those first steps onto a fitness program that you’ve been meaning to do for so [...]

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