This study looked at the blunting of the blood glucose spike that follows sugar ingestion. They determined that protein was three times more effective than fat at blunting the glucose spike. The abstract does’nt mention the type of fat used,…
Ingesting protein before and after exercise improves strength and muscle mass better than an equal amount of carbohydrate. The study did not track fat loss, but the protein only group probably improved here more as well. Abstract
Resistant starch, an undigestible cabohydrate similar to dietary fiber, slows fat deposition after eating. Resistant starch provides other beneficial effects as well, including serving as a substrate for beneficial baceteria in the colon. The best dietary source of resistant starch…
This one is not too much of a surprise. Spending more time behind the wheel increases your chances of obesity. This is most likely due to a combination of inactivity and increased stress. Abstract