This week, read about the importance of omega-3 fats from plants (ALA), fasted cardio workouts to burn fat, cold remedies that don’t work, and more. Importance of Omega-3 Fats from Plants A growing body of research points to the critical importance of polyunsaturated fats, in particular omega-3 fats. These polyunsaturated fats are called “essential,” because our bodies cannot […]
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This week, read about sports science infographics, how to evaluate scientific evidence, processed foods that are healthy, treadmill running, age 60+ ultra athletes, and more. Sports Science Infographics Summarizing complex studies can be a challenge. Exercise physiologist Yann Le Meur is helping make sports science research understandable for all, using graphics and simplified text to illustrate recent […]
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This week, read about another reason to limit fruit juice, how you can you be your fittest at 50 (and older), increasing your iron intake with teff, killer chairs, anti-inflammatory diets, and more. Another Reason to Limit Fruit Juice Many people think fruit juice is a healthy choice, but the evidence is mounting that juice’s health impact […]
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This week, read about how to fuel for a faster marathon, more reasons to eat Mediterranean style, the health benefits of oats, Halloween candy to fuel training, and more. Want to Run a Fast Marathon? Make Sure You Fuel it Right with Carbs! Many athletes don’t consume enough carbohydrates in training and racing, despite a significant body of […]