The problem with body fat is that when you start to accumulate it in large quantities (more than 20lbs), it actually changes your physiology and makes it harder to get rid of. The more overweight you are, the more likely you are to gain even more fat because adipose tissue in abundance makes you fatter! […]
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If you’re wondering around the health section at your local grocer, it will be hard not to find a product toting Agave nectar. The ads for agave nectar consist of claims that it is low glycemic and safe for diabetics. Some even make far fetched claims of antioxidant power or anti-inflammatory properties. The real truth […]
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With an overwhelming amount of research demonstrating its benefits, ‘resistant starch’ blows away many of the sexier sounding supplements that have pride of place in your cupboard. To learn what it is, and how you can get more of it into your life with the aid of a few simple tricks, check out this special guest post from MI40 Science Editor Rudy Mawer…
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The ability to switch between glucose and fats (our two major energy sources) based on the foods we consume and our specific energy requirements is referred to as metabolic flexibility. As bodybuilders we often take our energy needs for granted. We load up on proteins, carbs and fats, assuming that a prescribed ratio of these […]
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Why Should You be eating Resistant Starch? RS is a starch that when digested in the large intestine, leads to the formation of SCFA, short chain fatty acids. One of the 3 major SCFA’s produced is butyrate. Butyrate a fat that has almost anti-catabolic hormone like power. It saves muscle. RS exhibits undeniable effect on […]
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For all of us trying to reach the full potential of our health, it is important to be sure that our body is performing at it’s most optimal level. Often times, to get to this point, it takes just small adjustments over an elongated period of time in a person’s daily lifestyle and diet choices […]
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What foods have resistant starch? There are 4 types of RS (resistant starch). Unlike most other ingredients, resistant starches are identified by a physiologically-based definition, not the chemical-based definition. Because of this, today’s resistant starches are typically categorized into four types: RS1 Physically inaccessible (indigestible) resistant starch, such as that found in seeds, legumes and […]
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What if I told you there was a starch that increased insulin sensitivity, preserved muscle, and helped burn body fat? Well there is, and it’s called RESISTANT STARCH! What is resistant starch (RS)? In a single sentence answer: Resistant starch (in relation to your metabolism) is really a precursor to short fatty acids, that are […]
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What you need to know in review: Carbs have a direct effect on the release of insulin Insulin is considered a powerhouse when speaking of muscle building and fat storage Some individuals are born more insulin sensitive than others It is important to be very insulin sensitive to prevent glucose intake from being shuttled into […]
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One of the most frustrating and damaging metabolic conditions a person can have is insulin resistance. On one end, insulin is one of the most anabolic hormones our body produces, while on the other end it is one of the most fat storing hormones we have. Proper secretion, regulation and utilization of insulin can be […]
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