I've reported about science meetings here in Applied Metabolics and prior to that in magazines. These meetings, which are usually held in exotic locales that double as vacation resorts (the likely real reason for the meetings!) … [Read more...]
The Stuff that Dreams are Made out of (Sleep) by Jerry Brainum
Whether we like it or not, we have to sleep. Consider that if you sleep an average of 8 hours a night, you will have slept 229,661 hours or a third of your life. Many people think that sleep is a waste of time and do everything they can to minimize the time spent … [Read more...]
The Biggest Loser, Lessons Learned by Jerry Brainum
Discussing her participation in the hit television series, The Biggest Loser, Kai Hibbard, who was a contestant during season three of the U.S version of the show doesn't pull any punches. "The whole fucking show is a fat-shaming disaster that I'm … [Read more...]
The Cure for Everything Except Death? by Jerry Brainum
According to the Islamic prophet Mohammad, it will cure every disease except death. Cleopatra, the famed Egyptian queen, was said to use it regularly to beautify her skin and hair. Although many natural substances have a "cure-all" reputation that often proves to be … [Read more...]
Late Night Eating: Bad, good, or no effect? by Jerry Brainum
Bodybuilding, fitness, and sports activity are plagued with a seemingly endless supply of myths and misinformation. The ascension of the Internet as the primary source of information has only added to the confusion related to diet, exercise, and health. One reason for … [Read more...]
Is there a best time to exercise? by Jerry Brainum
In the February 2015 issue of Applied Metabolics, I discussed whether the common practice of engaging in aerobic exercise on an empty stomach actually does lead to increased fat oxidation. This is one of the many exercise concepts that … [Read more...]
Protein and Resistant Starch: A Dynamic Fat-loss Duo? by Jerry Brainum
Not all carbohydrates are created equal. What this means is that some sources and types of carbohydrates are good for you, while others can harm your health if consumed long-term in larger amounts. The type of carbs classified as "good" include those found in … [Read more...]
Staying Hungrier (Intermittent fasting truths) by Jerry Brainum
Perhaps no one was born was a more apt surname than Linda Hazzard. Although Hazzard never attended medical school, she was nonetheless licensed to practice medicine in the state of Washington. She operated a sanitarium there in a town called Olalla, and she … [Read more...]
Low fat versus low carbs: Which is best for fat loss? by Jerry Brainum
As I noted in the August 2015 issue of Applied Metabolics, the preponderance of published studies that have compared low fat, high carb diets to low carb, high-fat diets has found that the low carb diets invariably result in far more rapid losses of body fat, along … [Read more...]
Low carb controversies by Jerry Brainum
Probably the most contentious issue in nutrition is what diet is best for promoting safe and effective body fat losses. The position of most dieticians is that a balanced diet replete in various essential nutrients, but with a reduction in total caloric intake … [Read more...]