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"Tricking" the liver into burning carbs unlocks easier long-term weight loss

Posted by ArielTechGeek 54 days ago (https://newatlas.com)

Hitting a plateau after a steady run of weight loss has derailed many health and fitness plans. But what if you could flick a biological switch that would eradicate the plateau and speed up metabolism? Scientists may have just found the key to this – and it was by complete accident.Continue ReadingCategory: Diet & Nutrition, Wellness & Healthy Living, Body & MindTags: University of So

Protein and fat can trigger insulin production even more than carbs

Posted by ArielTechGeek 300 days ago (https://newatlas.com)

As food is digested and nutrients released, islet cells in the pancreas secrete insulin to usher blood sugar into the body’s cells to be used as energy. The major driver of insulin secretion is glucose, produced when carbohydrates are broken down. However, the effect that the other main classes of macronutrients – proteins and fats – have on insulin production remains relatively underexplored.Con

Kind of carbs more important than quantity for cardiovascular health

Posted by ArielTechGeek 805 days ago (https://newatlas.com)

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death worldwide. Whereas previous studies have considered the link between overall carbohydrate consumption and CVDs, a new UK study looked at whether the types of carbohydrates consumed impacted cardiovascular health and found quality was more important than quantity.Continue ReadingCategory: Health & Wellbeing, LifestyleTags: Diet, Car