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Fear of Fructose
Fructose, or fruit sugar, has been getting a bad rep lately, primarily because of high-fructose corn syrup. Before HFC, fructose was...
Becky HolmanMarch 11, 2012 -
More Beans, Less Belly
According to the September ’11 Reader’s Digest, “People who ate more soluble fiber over a five-year period gained less bellyfat—the most...
Becky HolmanFebruary 24, 2012 -
Food Facts
Almonds appear to help slow graying hair. According to the September ’11 Prevention, high levels of the enzyme catalase can prevent...
Becky HolmanFebruary 13, 2012 -
Sip for More Zip—and Muscle
Sports drinks aren’t just for after a few games on the court or field. According to Richard J. Johnson, M.D., quoted...
Becky HolmanFebruary 12, 2012 -
Think Before You Drink
Even bodybuilders like to partake of alcoholic beverages every so often, but many have mistaken notions about it. Here are some...
Becky HolmanFebruary 11, 2012 -
Energy Drinks and Ankle Injuries
Q: What’s this I hear about you saying that energy drinks can make law enforcement officers more susceptible to ankle injuries?...
Charles PoliquinJanuary 31, 2012 -
More D-fense
Vitamin D seems to be the shining star of the nutrient world lately, and for good reason. It’s been shown to...
Becky HolmanJanuary 25, 2012 -
Oats Notes
Many bodybuilders eat oatmeal for breakfast because of its fiber content and slow carb release. According to the June ’11 Bottom...
Becky HolmanJanuary 19, 2012 -
Food Facts
Pistachios may help your leanness. A recent University of California, Los Angeles, study found that subjects who ate the nuts every...
Becky HolmanJanuary 16, 2012 -
Carbs, Exercise and the Fountain of Youth
Cynthia Kenyon, Ph.D., of the University of California at San Francisco, recently conducted a study on genetic triggers of -lifespan. As...
Becky HolmanJanuary 4, 2012 -
Shake the Salt?
According to Dian Griesel, Ph.D., and Tom Griesel in their new book, TurboCharged: Accelerate Your Fat Burning Metabolism, Get Lean Fast...
Becky HolmanDecember 30, 2011 -
Drink Organic
You’ve probably seen organic milk in the grocery store, but is it really better than nonorganic products? According to the July...
Becky HolmanDecember 26, 2011 -
D-stroy Diabetes
Vitamin D has been in the news lately, as most people are deficient. If you don’t get out in the sunshine,...
Becky HolmanDecember 24, 2011 -
Damage Control
Glutathione is often called the master antioxidant. In fact, according to the June ’11 Better Nutrition, it’s the most powerful antioxidant...
Becky HolmanDecember 23, 2011 -
Food Facts
Peppermint tea can help treat irritable bowel syndrome. If you have an upset stomach, try a few cups to ease your...
Becky HolmanDecember 20, 2011


