Q: I always thought that dairy products were high in fat. So, when I was told that dairy foods can actually help you lose fat, I was pretty skeptical. Is it true? A: Apparently so. Research carried out by the National Institute of Health (NIH) shows that the dietary calcium that is so abundant in dairy foods actually contributes to fat loss. Some fascinating bodily processes combine to make this possible. Here’s how it works... One of the functions of calcium is that it acts as a regulator of enzymes, including those that control fat production and breakdown. The calcium present within our cells is known as intracellular calcium. It differs from the calcium in our blood (extracellular calcium). The higher the concentration of intracellular calcium we have, the faster the rate of fat production, or lipogenesis. And the slower the rate of ...

If you like this article, click here to share:

It’s just by coincidence that according to me, the three happen to be in my opinion the tastiest sources of protein ever. They happen to be among the top sources of protein in terms of their Biological Value. This means that your body will absorb, retain and use up most if not all of it. The higher the BV, the higher the quality of the protein. Fish is among the best sources of lean protein as it contains very little fat as compared to the other protein sources. This should be a top source of lean protein for any bodybuilder who wants to form lean muscles. It is low in calories so you can have it with a good carbohydrate accompaniment such as brown rice to add on to the bulk. The Omega 3 fatty acids are very important to your body ...

If you like this article, click here to share: