I recently did a segment on some of the negative aspects of added sugars. It’s a quick little summary of why you want to limit your daily sugar intake and some simple tips on how to do that. You can check it out here.
I'm a big fan of the low-carb diet. Not only has it been shown to be more effective than a low-fat diet, but it bestows many additional health benefits over a typical diet. However, I’ve noticed over the years people get too focused on meat and dairy and ignore fruits and vegetables because they don’t think it’s part of the plan. It’s absolutely part of the plan, and with a little explanation, you’ll understand why.
CLA stands for Conjugated Linoleic Acid. This essential fatty acid not only has been shown to help reduce body fat while maintaining muscle, but it also offers a ton of additional health benefits such as protecting against cardiovascular disease and cancer, improving bone mass, and reducing inflammation. It was once part of our diet before the rise of factory farming, so I recommend it to most people even if they aren’t trying to lose weight.
Does training on an empty stomach burn more fat? That’s one of those big fitness questions we have the answer for.
