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What Happens To Your Body When You Eat Too Much Protein Right Before Going To Sleep – Health Digest
Your body is made in such a way that when it’s gearing down for rest, things like digestion and insulin sensitivity change. “When you eat late at night, you’re going against your body’s circadian rhythm,” explained registered dietitian Alexis Supan (via Cleveland Clinic). While insulin sensitivity is on alert during the day to help your body get through […]
Here’s How Much Protein You Should Eat After A Workout To Optimize Muscle Gain – Health Digest
How much protein you’ll need after your workout depends on your body weight. The International Society of Sports Nutrition article suggests 0.25 to 0.40 grams of protein for each kilogram of body weight. If you weigh 150 pounds, that’s 17 to 27 grams of protein to stimulate muscle protein synthesis. While a hard muscle-building workout […]
Tell-Tale Signs These Foods Aren’t Safe To Eat – Health Digest
When you think there might be a food shortage or other disaster, there’s a good reason that people reach for canned goods. These have a long shelf life, unmatched by other foods in your pantry. But even precious cans of food can go bad eventually. This is especially true if they weren’t stored at the […]
Why You Should Eat Blueberries After A Workout – Health Digest
In a 2012 study in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 10 physically active women consumed blueberry smoothies (or similar-calorie placebos) five and 10 hours before performing 300 single-leg extensions on an isokinetic machine. Additional smoothies were ingested immediately post-workout, as well as at 12 and 36 hours later. Researchers assessed recovery […]
Why You Shouldn’t Eat Chocolate Before A Workout – Health Digest
Centralitalliance/Getty Images Going to the gym or hyping yourself up for a workout can be difficult on some days. At times like these, you might wish that you could turn to your favorite snack for a quick boost of endorphins and energy. Enter a bar of chocolate sitting in your gym bag. How bad can it […]
‘Eat Right, Lose Weight’ – the groundbreaking health book that changes everything
‘Eat Right, Lose Weight’ – the groundbreaking health book that changes everything says Healthista columnist Georgie Wolfinden Check back in weekly to read my new column ‘The Agent’s Secret’ – which promises insider knowledge on all things health, wellness and beauty. Hello Healthista readers, my name is Georgie Wolfinden and I am the newest member of the […]