The TRUTH about Carbohydrates Combining the right foods in the right amounts not only calms your cravings, but it also helps feed your muscles by providing both the amino acids from protein, along with carbohydrates, which help “shuttle” that protein into cells. Scientific studies and real-world results reveal that eating a portion of protein along with the right amount of carbs provides a synergistic effect—carbs help protein fulfill its destiny, so to speak. Rest assured the Right Recipe ingredient of combining protein and carbs in each meal is based on sound, scientific research. For example, in a study published in the Journal of Nutrition, researchers found that balancing protein and carbohydrates stabilizes blood sugar and insulin (the purported benefits of the low-carb diets) and tended to decrease bodyfat, cholesterol and reduce the risk of type-2 diabetes. In another study reported last year in the journal Physiology and Behavior, a team of Swiss researchers reported that by balancing protein and carbs in each meal, you could benefit not only your muscles but your mind. Balanced eaters experienced better overall cognitive/mental performance compared to test subjects who ate meals that were not balanced. In yet another study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, scientists cited, once again, that eating a balance of protein and carbohydrates and essential fats in each meal resulted in greater feelings of energy and lower levels of fatigue. They determined that balanced meals promote stable energy and greater endurance. In another scientific study, this one published in the journal Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, researchers reported that in test subjects who exercise, consuming a post-workout meal with both protein and carbohydrates resulted in better moods—enhanced feelings of strength and confidence. That’s good news because the more optimistic you are, the more likely it is you will continue to eat right! More proof for the pudding: Scientists have also shown that people who eat a balance of protein and carbohydrates have better digestion and absorption of nutrients and a higher “thermic effect” (fat-burning effect) from each meal. On top of all that, studies show that meals balanced in protein, carbohydrates and essential fats help people like you and I control our appetite. To find out everything you need to know about nutrition in order to sculpt your six pack and best body ever, check out Absession.
Posted on: Wed, 16 Jul 2014 18:14:22 +0000
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