News & Articles By Michael Bundrant
01/28/2016 / By Michael Bundrant
Strength training for women: Debunking the myths!
As a personal trainer and nutritionist, the most commonly asked question I get from my female clients is whether or not lifting weights and strength training will make them bulky. And the simple answer to this question is NO. In this article, I want to take a closer look at why strength training for women […]
01/27/2016 / By Michael Bundrant
Use this ‘king of fiber’ to lose weight, according to science
Glucomannan, also called Konjac or Amorphophallus rivieri, is a soluble fiber with very beneficial properties. It is estimated that our ancient ancestors ate up to twelve pounds of food daily, and there is no sign that they suffered from chronic illnesses like obesity, diabetes, and cancer at the same rate that modern humans have. The […]
01/26/2016 / By Michael Bundrant
Beware these dangers of agave nectar
Natural health enthusiasts have long looked for a legendary sweetener that would add sweet flavor to their food while avoiding dangerous spikes in blood sugar. A purported miracle began gaining steam around 2010, and its name was agave nectar. Taken from the agave plant, best known for producing tequila, the sweetener was embraced fiercely as […]
01/25/2016 / By Michael Bundrant
Top three scientifically researched herbs to control blood sugar
Though drugs are supposed to be your only option — according to conventional wisdom — to help cure certain illnesses while keeping others under control, they aren’t without side effects. As far as blood sugar medication for diabetics, this can include problems such as liver failure. To combat this, many are turning toward natural remedies […]
01/14/2016 / By Michael Bundrant
The breakfast that leads to eating a smaller lunch
A recent study by the New York Nutrition Obesity Research Center has taken on the ever debated topic of oatmeal versus cereal for breakfast. What they found surprised them, as the results raised more questions than answered. A small study, a group of 18 average weight and 18 overweight participants were given different breakfasts of […]
01/04/2016 / By Michael Bundrant
How to exercise to burn belly fat
If you’ve ever wanted to shed pounds, research has shown that it all depends on the type of exercise you do. More specifically, it relies on you working out hard enough to breach your lactate threshold. In this case, only High Intensity Interval Training will do. In a study utilizing 27 women that were overweight, […]
11/17/2015 / By Michael Bundrant
The truth about weight loss plateaus
It happens to nearly everyone who is successful at losing weight: the plateau. You’ve counted endless calories, worked your butt off (literally) at the gym, and then all of the sudden the progress stops. Or does it? Science shows that initially, when you set out on your weight loss journey and you cut calories, your […]
11/11/2015 / By Michael Bundrant
Miracle plant curbs cravings and helps you feel fuller, longer
For millions who embark upon a weight loss journey, the one thing that inhibits success is something sweet. If you have a sweet tooth that just won’t quit, this post is for you. What if I told you that there is a miracle plant out there that can curb cravings and help you feel fuller, […]
11/04/2015 / By Michael Bundrant
Burn more calories without adding more activity to your day
Staying physically active throughout the day can be a serious struggle for some, while for others it remains an easy task that requires little concentration. It can be even more challenging, if not impossible, to get to the gym even a few times per week. Krisha McCoy, on her EveryDay Health blog, recently quoted Pete […]
10/12/2015 / By Michael Bundrant
Immune cells may help fight against obesity
Until recently, it was thought that the only way to prevent obesity was to eat healthy and exercise. A recent study, published on September 15 in Immunity, indicates that certain aspects of the immune system may also play an important role. Immune cells help control fat tissues’ release and storage of energy. Fat cells produce […]
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