Benefits of Complex Carbs

Complex carbohydrates are opposite to simple carbohydrates and the difference is that simple carbohydrates are simple sugars and are dissolved easily by your body but complex carbohydrates are as the name suggests “complex” meaning difficult in terms of dissolving in the body but have a whole lot of nutritional benefits as compared to simple carbohydrates. Complex carbohydrates bind together to form a chain. Complex carbohydrates are mostly found in whole grains, cereals, fresh fruits, flour, etc. When we consume these foods containing complex carbohydrates, they further break down to become in glucose and this process of complex carbohydrates turning into glucose is slower as compared to simple carbohydrates. Then our body’s digestive enzymes work harder to break the bonds of complex chains and convert them in simple sugar. … Continue Reading

50 Rules of “Fat Burning” (Part 3)

35. Hiit It
The best way to burn the most fat with cardio is via high-intensity interval training (HIIT). This involves doing intervals of high-intensity exercise (such as running at 90% of your max heart rate) followed by intervals of low-intensity exercise (walking at a moderate pace) or rest. A litany of research confirms that this burns more fat than the continuous, steady-state cardio most people do at a moderate intensity, such as walking for 30 minutes at 60%-70% of their max heart rates. … Continue Reading

50 Rules of “Fat Burning” (Part 2)

18. Get Thick
When you whip up a protein shake, consider making it thicker by using less water. It could help you feel less hungry while dieting. In a study from Purdue University (West Lafayette, Indiana), subjects drank two shakes that were identical in nutritional content, and reported significantly greater and more prolonged reductions in hunger after drinking the thicker shake. … Continue Reading

50 Rules of “Fat Burning” (Part 1)

1. Go Pro
A high-protein diet not only promotes hypertrophy but also enhances fat loss. Researchers at Skidmore College (Saratoga Springs, New York) found that when subjects followed a high-protein diet–40% of total daily calories from protein–for eight weeks, they lost significantly more bodyfat, particularly abdominal fat, than those following a low-fat/high-carb diet. One reason eating more protein may work is that it boosts levels of peptide YY, a hormone produced by gut cells that travels to the brain to decrease hunger and increase satiety.
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Benefits of Fish Oils

You’ve heard about the health benefits of fish oil or omega-3 fatty acids, but I’m sure you’re wondering if they’re really true, right?

I mean, the things we hear about omega-3 fatty are great, but is it something worth spending your hard-earned money on?

The good news .. or the fantastic news is that is true, and I have personally been reaping the health benefits of fish oil for several years. As have my girlfriend, my father, my mother, my brother, and even my dog (a miniature schnauzer called Cleo).
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