Weekly Nutrition Tip #14
Tip #14
Protein for Fat Burning
by Dr. John Berardi
Protein is by far the most thermogenic of the macronutrients (protein, carbohydrate, and fat). Due to the high metabolic costs of processing it, protein provides […]
Why Alcohol Makes You Fat
I recently purchased the TNT Diet Jeff Volek and Adam Campbell. I haven’t read much, but while skimming I found a nice page on alcohol and how it makes you fat. Since I have posted before on the negative health effects of drinking alcohol, I figured that I would share a little from […]
Weekly Nutrition Tip #12
Tip #12
Skip the Cheat Meal, Fatty
by Dr. John Berardi
Cheat meal frequency should be minimized when you’re over 15-20% body fat. Basically, the fatter you are, the more likely that any excess […]
Weekly Nutrition Tip #3
Tip #3
Fish Oil Rules
by Dr. John Berardi I consider fish oil to be an essential supplement for fat loss. Data from the University of Western Ontario shows that fish oil supplementation increases lean […]
Alpha-lipoic Acid
Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is a naturally occurring compound that is synthesized in small amounts by the human body. ALA works together with other vitamins C and E. It is important for growth, helps to prevent cell damage, and helps the body rid itself of harmful substances.
ALA contains an asymmetric carbon, meaning there are […]
