By Jonathon Stavres MS, ACSM-EP-C While an activity tracker keeps record of step counts or “moves” with the goal of surpassing a certain threshold, calorie trackers keep record of food consumption with the goal of not surpassing a certain threshold.
What is creatine? Can it help me as I age?
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Most people consume creatine every day since it is found in meat based proteins like chicken, beef, and fish. Creatine can also be taken as a supplement and whether you exercise or not, your muscles use creatine, primarily for immediate energy.
Is your breakfast more like dessert? Try five easy healthy ways to tone down the sugar..
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Eating cereals that are fortified with nutrients can help you consume the recommended daily amount of most micronutrients that your body needs.
What’s in Multivitamins; Can They Really Help Me?
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS The reality is that most Americans do not eat a wide variety of foods, which is why a once-per-day multivitamin may be a good addition to your daily regimen.
Coffee & Caffeine—Is There a “Protective Effect”?
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Science suggests that coffee and some of its’ ingredients like caffeine, chlorogenic acid, and caffeic acid can positively alter our genetic pathways, which can lead to better health!
Is Decaffeinated Green Tea Better?
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS The lack of caffeine in decaffeinated green tea will prevent your blood vessels from contracting, while the catechins and polyphenols can still work to improve your metabolism and heart health.
Preserve your muscle with protein, leucine, and vitamin-D
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS A recent study found that consuming a high protein, leucine, and vitamin-D diet can help you increase your strength and functional movement and still lose body fat.
Protein? Eating more protein may help reduce cholesterol levels
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS A recent study compared how large amounts of daily protein or a small amount of daily protein influenced dietary habits and blood profile recordings like cholesterol and triacylglycerol levels in overweight and obese adults.
Fast Food makes your heart work harder especially for Type II diabetics!
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS A recent study found that Type II diabetics experienced an increase in their cardiac workload after consuming fast food when they were compared to an aged-matched control group