Posts by Johnny Bowden
A Dietary Secret to Living Longer and Improving Your Memory
A number of studies have shown that a simple dietary maneuver may be one of the most effective anti-aging strategies ever. In the lab, it’s virtually the only thing that’s been shown to extend the life of every species tested, from yeast and fruit flies to monkeys. It can help you lose weight. It may…
Read MoreNix the Nosh
Ever wonder why some trainers still tell their clients to eat six small meals a day, have a high-carb snack after working out (”to refuel the muscles”), and carb-load every time they go for a run? It’s because these trainers were steeped in the bodybuilding-gym culture of the ’60s, and learned from the training manuals of competitive athletes. But unless you’re training for a marathon or an Iron Man competition, that advice is 100 percent wrong – especially if you’re looking to lose weight.
Read MoreCan Eggs for Breakfast Help You Lose Weight?
For years, conventional dietitians have wrongly told us that the only thing that matters in weight loss is calories. While calories count, they are far from the whole picture. In a new study published in the International Journal of Obesity, researchers divided 152 men and women into four groups. Groups One and Two were given…
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