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Food Facts
Older adults are nutrient deficient. New research suggests that more than half of Americans over age 50 don’t get enough essential...
Becky HolmanOctober 27, 2009 -
Multilevel Targeting
Many educated dietitians believe that you should get all of the nutrients your body needs from the food you eat. They...
Becky HolmanOctober 24, 2009 -
Mighty Mitochondria
You’ve read in IRON MAN that using drop sets and supersets helps build and strengthen the mitochondria in muscles. Mitochondria are...
Becky HolmanOctober 3, 2009 -
Food Facts
High-fructose corn syrup is one of the biggest contributors to the obesity epidemic. The average American gulps down 41.5 pounds of...
Becky HolmanSeptember 30, 2009 -
Carb Confusion
One of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to losing bodyfat is, How much carbohydrate should I be eating?
Becky HolmanSeptember 27, 2009 -
Food Facts
Fish in your diet may cut Alzheimer’s risk in half. Just three servings a week will do it: salmon, herring...
Becky HolmanSeptember 18, 2009 -
Alcohol—How Much Is Too Much?
Studies have shown that drinking alcohol can be good for you—in moderation. It improves HDL, the good cholesterol, and also opens...
Becky HolmanAugust 31, 2009 -
Joint Rejuvenation
Weight training can take a toll on joints. Wear and tear after years of pumping iron can cause aches and pains...
Becky HolmanAugust 25, 2009 -
Cortisol and Belly Fat
Does cortisol really force fat onto your midsection, as seen in television commercials?
Becky HolmanAugust 22, 2009 -
Fish Oil Follies
There’s been some controversy recently concerning supplemental fish oil.
Becky HolmanAugust 10, 2009 -
Binge Buster
Recent studies show that as far as fat gain goes, it doesn’t matter if you get your calories during the day...
Becky HolmanAugust 4, 2009 -
Food Facts
Coffee improves concentration. Research shows that coffee drinkers perform better on memory tests. About four cups a day is the limit....
Becky HolmanAugust 1, 2009 -
Preworkout Chocolate?
The supplements contain such compounds as arginine or glycine propionyl-L-carnitine, which help the body produce NO, which in turn dilates blood...
Becky HolmanJuly 17, 2009 -
Wrinkle Reduction
Many IM readers are familiar with phosphatidylserine, a soy lipid (see page 64). It’s big on helping reduce cortisol, the stress...
Becky HolmanJuly 14, 2009 -
Coffee Caution
Some research even shows that drinking coffee can help prevent sun damage to the skin, including melanoma, the most deadly form...
Becky HolmanJuly 8, 2009