Tag Archives: Carbohydrates
Do Athletes Need Carbs? Doctor Tro Kalayjian Analyzes the Data
There’s no question that a well-formulated ketogenic diet has incredible weight loss and fat-burning benefits, especially from those suffering from hyperinsulinemia or carbohydrate control issues, especially when paired with intermittent fasting.
The reasons are frequently debated — whether it’s simply a restriction of calories, a leveraging of additional protein, or if there’s something more going on — but regardless, for many dieters who’ve been struck by our poisonous processed food supply, restricting carbohydrates to a … Read the rest →
Is the Combo of Carbs and Fats Duping Your Brain.. and Diet?
It’s no secret that the best-tasting foods are usually dosed with a higher amount of both fats and carbs. They’re also almost universally processed foods, with this combination rarely occurring in nature. Sure, many claim to love a grilled chicken salad from time to time, but if calories and macros didn’t matter, would you still have that salad instead of a slice of cake, potato chips, or even an entire batch of warm chocolate chip … Read the rest →
Research Confirms it: The “Sugar Coma” is REAL! But When is it Worst?
A double-blind, placebo-controlled study linked reduced attention and response times to glucose ingestion.[1] In short…
The sugar coma is real.
Sugar and caffeine are a match made in heaven for corporations like Monster Energy. For years now, energy drinks have combined sugar and caffeine. Consumers down the drinks and crave even more, which allows the companies to rake in massive profits. These products promise heightened performance, more energy, and even an improved life. However, … Read the rest →