TMDRyan

You must a Kiwi!

Ok, last post on this topic, because my point is again being missed. (I see that you quoted only the article abstracts). Fructose is a naturally occuring sugar. It's a very simple sugar. Just as high-fructose corn syrup is derived from a natural source - then added to a whole bunch of foods it shouldn't be. The articles…

Aside from general common sense - fruit is seasonal in most areas of the world, and in tropical regions, unless farmed, is not wildly abundant (one must climb a tree for a banana/pineapple), several articles in the Journal of Nutrition have investigated the increased consumption of fructose in the American diet (National…

Aside from the numbers, after a good workout, you do need to replenish your muscle's glycogen stores - and a little sugar (in the form of good carbs) helps your post-workout protein efficiently repair your muscles. So have a balanced snack - think hard boiled egg and a handful of carrots, or a handful of nuts. But, be very…

Ef bad days! Good on ya for identifying a temptation most of us would give into and asking for the support you need! Go beat the *kitten* out of something - I like to do Zumba on bad days, it's a bunch of stomping on the floor and shaking your tush and it boosts endorphins - win-win-win! Working out will help you feel your…

Time does matter!! Your body produces HGH (Human Growth Hormone) in the wee hours of the morning - this hormone is what helps your cells repicate correctly, reduces aging and boosts metabolism - and it's inhibited by carbohydrates, so if you snack on carbs late at night, you'll not get the maximum benefit. If you're still…

Cut your carbs to about 40% of what your protein intake is if you want to kick your body into a fat burning mode. That means you'll need a LOT of protein and your snacks should reflect this - so skip the apples and dried fruit (LOADED with carbs and very little protein). Nuts are ok, but be careful to limit the amount you…