So after reading Insulin Resistance Diet, you should now hopefully understand why eating a high fat diet can result in incredible amounts of weight loss. What you should also understand however is that the fat should be eaten in isolation with protein, and the introduction in anything but trace amounts of carbohydrates will result in…
Low Carb Diets and Cholesterol Levels – When High Fat Isn’t Bad
The following article is not intended to be part of the debate concerning cholesterol, or whether a low carb high fat diet such as the Atkins diet is good for long term health, it is simply to review the evidence with respect to the effect of low carb diets on cholesterol. One of the problems…
Science of Exercise: Basal Metabolic Rate
By Philip Johnson, MD, PhD The science of exercise will be a series of articles meant for those of you who like to dig a little bit deeper, yet remain practical when it comes to exercise. Prior to my career in medicine I was an engineer, which has served me well when thinking about the science of…
The Insulin Resistance Diet – Fat, Fat and More Fat
The Insulin resistance diet is the holy grail in reversing and treating diabetes, but it is not as elusive as you may think. For the purpose of this article, when I refer to the insulin resistance diet, I imply a diet that helps to reduce or prevent insulin resistance and I use it interchangeably with…
Sexy Abs – Free And Guaranteed Program
Sexy Abs are the holy grail for many health enthusiasts, amateurs, and members of the general public alike. Every health magazine cover boasts a model with sexy abs and those who cast eyes upon them dream that one day they too may possess a rippling midriff. To most people first getting involved in exercise, this…
Do Artificial Sweeteners Cause Insulin Release?
Mustafa Ahmed MD Do Artificial Sweeteners Cause Insulin Release - Why Do People Care So Much? The search for the answer has reached almost mythical status, and is most commonly asked by those following a low carbohydrate diet, such as the Atkins diet. Lets briefly look at the theory behind the Atkins diet, which is…
How To Gain Muscle Fast Without Drugs
So after reading my post on "Can You Gain Muscle Fast Without Drugs?", you will now understand that it simply isn't possible to make the gains that magazines, websites and drug takers claim, without using drugs, but the good news is that you can make REAL and significant gains. What is important however is that…
Can You Gain Muscle Fast Without Using Drugs?
If you haven't already, make sure you also read my article on How to Gain Muscle Fast. The fact is that there are many sites and sources out there that claim to have the secret of how to gain muscle fast, but the truth is that more than not they are based on no evidence…
How To Start Exercising And Succeed
"How to get off the couch and start training" You've had it. You're tired of watching the info-mercials of the guy or girl who is slim and trim, tired of looking at yourself in the mirror, and most of all, tired of telling yourself that you'll start tomorrow, or Monday, or the beginning of next month. So…
Are Carbohydrates The Real Enemy?
For decades fat has been labeled as the enemy when it comes to obesity, diabetes and a whole range of health problems. In the medical world it has been blamed for the deposition of plaques in arteries and the cause of high cholesterol, and in the fitness world it is deemed the reason why people…
