Fitness & Nutrition
Eating potato as effective as carbohydrate gels: Study
Consuming potato puree during prolonged exercise works just as well as a commercial carbohydrate gel in sustaining blood glucose levels and boosting performance in trained athletes, a new study suggests. “The research has shown that ingesting concentrated carbohydrate gels during prolonged exercise promotes carbohydrate availability during exercise and improves exercise [...]
Nutrition: 5 ideas for healthier, cheaper and less wasteful lunches
Whether you are packing lunches for your family or trying to improve your own lunch habits, planning the mid-day meal for on-the-go is a weekly, if not daily chore. It is obvious that what we eat for lunch affects our own well-being, but it can also take a toll on [...]
Who says you can’t eat red meat? Food advice questioned anew
So is red meat good or bad for you? If the answer were only that simple. A team of international researchers recently rattled the nutrition world by saying there isn't enough evidence to tell people to cut back on red or processed meat, seemingly contradicting advice from prominent health experts [...]
Lessons on olive oil
Italians call it “olio d’oliva” – oil of the olive. And their rich use of olive oil may be one of the secrets to the renowned health benefits of the Mediterranean diet. One stop on our recent trip to Italy was at the Santa Tea Olive Mill in Reggello, a [...]
Steak is back on the menu, if a new red meat risk review is to be believed
Cutting back on red and processed meat brings few if any health benefits, according to a review of evidence drawn from millions of people, but the finding contradicts dietary advice of international agencies and has prompted criticism from many experts. The researchers who conducted the review said their findings suggest [...]
Is Meat Good or Bad? How to Avoid Whiplash from Nutritional Studies
One study found that 80 percent of people have come across conflicting nutritional advice. Experts recommend not changing your diet entirely based on one study. Look at a wide range of research and remember a diet full of fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins is still pretty healthy. You’ve been hearing [...]
