Having higher blood levels of leptin (which usually coexists with obesity) makes for quicker weight loss, presumably by appetite suppression. Leptin levels quickly drop as weight is lost, making further weight loss more difficult. On the bright side, weight loss…
Ghrelin, a gut hormone involved in appetite signalling, is not affected by anaerobic exercise. This is consistant with anecdotal reports that hunger is diminished after intense exercise. Anaerobic training did elevate both growth hormone and insulin, both anabolic hormones involved…
Previous studies have shown the reverse relationship between the amount of vegetables and fruits consumed and BMI. In this study, dairy was also shown to have a reverse relationship to BMI…at least in women. Meat and potatoes did not fair…
High blood levels of calcium have a negative affect on insulin sensitivity and may contribute to diabetes. But calcium intake from food does influence insulin sensitivity. High blood levels of calcium result from calcium that has leached out of the…