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Whats in your Protein Powder? (new study)
According to Consumer Reports, the non-profit organization tested 134 top-selling protein powders and drinks for more than 130 toxins, including heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury), Bisphenol A (BPA), and pesticides Story…
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What No One Tells You About Going Paleo (Hint: It's Sad)
http://www.popsugar.com/fitness/Paleo-Diet-Experience-37631676 Recently, I went pseudo Paleo. I say pseudo, because, like most things in my life, I've jumped in headfirst without putting any thought or research into it (this is also how I ended up taking a workout class called "Insanity." Afterward, I was drooling and…
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Hardcore Detoxification
Enjoy........ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGonpkbGIC8
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Is the Insulin Theory of Obesity Over?
http://www.thenutritionwonk.com/#!Is-the-Insulin-Theory-of-Obesity-Over/cmbz/5726e6810cf26b6d6848a8f8 Kevin Hall, PhD, says his most recent metabolic ward study combined with the paper his team released over the summer falsifies the insulin-carbohydrate theory of obesity. The insulin theory of obesity, in short, posits…
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Liver Damage From Supplements Is on the Rise
Green-tea extract and bodybuilding pills pose a particular risk, study finds http://www.consumerreports.org/health/liver-damage-from-supplements-is-on-the-rise/
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Feds Hit 'Deceptive' Herbalife With $200M Fine, Call for Diet Firm to Go Legit
https://gma.yahoo.com/feds-hit-deceptive-herbalife-200m-fine-call-diet-211026214.html
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How To Eat For Maximum Muscle Growth At Any Age
Layne Norton wrote an interesting article at bodybuilding.com last month. http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/how-to-eat-for-max-muscle-growth-at-any-age Some take homes...... Muscle-building protein recommendations by age: < 18 years: 0.6-0.8 grams per pound of body weight 19-40 years: 0.8-1.1 grams per pound of body weight…
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Are High-Fat Foods Good For You? Wait - Are Fatty Foods Good For You?
http://ca.askmen.com/sports/foodcourt/are-high-fat-foods-good-for-you.html "Calories are all that matter to weight loss, so any time someone says what amounts to, “If you consume this thing that is higher in calories for the same volume, you’ll lose more weight,” my bovine dropping detector goes berserk. It makes no…
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Benefits Of Weight Machines
Interesting article by James Fell. Personally I use machines but that is because of concussion issues that affect my balance. So I am unable to do much with free weights. http://ca.askmen.com/sports/bodybuilding/benefits-of-weight-machines.html “The statement that machines are useless is just a silly comment. It’s inane…
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New review: RDA protein intake is too low, 1.5-2.2g/kg recommended for everyone.
Abstract A novel method has been developed to determine protein requirements, which is called Indicator amino acid oxidation (IAAO). This technique has been validated by comparison with the “gold standard” nitrogen balance”. Using IAAO we have shown that minimum protein requirements have been under estimated by 30-50%. The…
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Adherence to Nutrition Recommendations and Use of Supplements Essential for Vegans
Will Brink posted this link to a new study. http://www.nutritioninsight.com/news/Adherence-to-Nutrition-Recommendations-and-Use-of-Supplements-Essential-for-Vegans 24 Mar 2016 --- Research findings published in PLOS ONE have highlighted the need for vegans to get nutrition guidance and to use recommended nutrient…
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Intermittent Fasting: Where Are We Now?
Alan Aragon shared Martin Berkhan's post. 31 mins · Martin Berkhan provides his counterpoints to an IF review paper I wrote in AARR. Note: Martin was gracious enough to ask permission to re-pub restricted material along with his feedback, and in the spirit of peer review & scientific dialogue, I made an exception. Enjoy!…
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The Problem With The Raw Food Movement
http://www.forbes.com/sites/stevensalzberg/2016/02/22/whats-really-in-raw-food/#115d8d325fc3 The raw food crazies are making themselves sick. There’s a thing called the Raw Food Movement that has been growing in popularity in recent years. Proponents argue that it’s far healthier than our usual (human) diet of cooked…
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Genius Uses for Coconut Oil
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2rI_H93uoU
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If You Doubt The Organic Industry Leads The Anti-GMO Movement, This Settles It
http://www.forbes.com/sites/kavinsenapathy/2016/02/23/if-you-doubt-the-organic-industry-leads-the-anti-gmo-movement-this-settles-it/#21a391e06083 This week, Dr. Joseph Mercola, famous alternative medicine advocate and vaccination opponent who sells homeopathic and organic supplements at Mercola.com, proclaimed the “#1 most…
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A little comedy relief about Paleo
This Video About the Absurdity of the Paleo Diet Is Hilariously on Point http://www.popsugar.com/fitness/Paleo-CrossFit-Video-38828062
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Inconvenient Truth: There Are Pesticide Residues On Organic
http://appliedmythology.blogspot.ca/2016/02/inconvenient-truth-there-are-pesticide.html A recent review article in the scientific journal Nature Plants makes the claim that organic produces "foods that contain less (or no) pesticide residues, compared with conventional farming." That's not what the latest USDA-PDP…
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If It Fits Your Macros Song IIFYM Official Music Video by Mike Smith
Some pretty rude language in this so be careful .... Layne Norton posted the link on his twitter feed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tAACVFVYHA&feature=youtu.be
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Can You Lose Fat and Gain Muscle Simultaneously?
Interesting study to read..... http://sciencedrivennutrition.com/lose-fat-and-gain-muscle/ The Wrap Up The CICO model only really accounts for total body mass and predicts overall changes in the mass of a system. The body is more than a bomb calorimeter, it is dynamic and responds to signals and can change the masses of…
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Why bingeing on health foods won’t boost your immune system
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2016/jan/24/health-foods-immune-system-colds-vitamins Walk through the aisles of any health food shop and you’ll see pots of echinacea or zinc that promise to “support your immune system” or “maintain its healthy function”. Read new age health blogging sites and you’ll find posts on how…
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A Genuinely and Amazingly Effective Dr. Oz Cleanse
It's called The Dr. Oz Cleanse, and if followed, it will protect you from spreading his wildly infectious asshat toxin, and best of all, it only has a few easy to follow steps. If the Dr. Oz show is on your television set, immediately change the channel or turn your TV off. Use your browser's web controls to specifically…
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Meal Planning: The Definitive Guide to Planning Your Meals Stress-Free
This is a great read with a ton of interesting information http://mealime.com/meal-planning/
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Sweet potatoes vs. potatoes: Which are really healthier?
http://www.precisionnutrition.com/sweet-potatoes-vs-po tatoes-infographic
