Each week, I publish a list of best fitness articles from the previous week. These articles range from a wide variety of topics like nutrition, training, stress management, weight loss, general health, etc. Here is the list from the week of January 3 – January 9.
1. 5 Significant Reasons To Lose Weight: Courtesy of Dr. James Heathers on Precision Nutrition
Some of the general reasons for weight loss include to look better and to get healthier. While these reasons are great, they are vague. They don’t tell us much, and cover up the real purpose of why people should lose weight. In this article, Dr. Heathers provides 5 important reasons why weight loss can be a good thing.
2. Detox Diets 101: Do These “Cleanses” Really Work? Courtesy of Adda Bjarnadottir on Authority Nutrition
Detox diets are very popular right now. Many claim they improve health, rid your body of harmful toxins, and help with weight loss. But are these things true? As usual, the folks at Authority Nutrition explore what the research says and whether detox diets actually work.
3. Why You Should Try Something Entirely New This Year: Courtesy of Maggie Morehart on Breaking Muscle
For those who set New Year’s resolutions they usually try to accomplish the same thing they do every year. But why not make this year different? Try something new and totally different. In this article, Maggie talks about how this can improve brain function, prevent burnout, and enhance athleticism.
4. Slow Down Your Eating To Speed Up Your Fat Loss: Courtesy of Paul Salter on Bodybuilding.com
Do you ever feel rushed when you eat? You race to finish a meal only to feel hungry 30 minutes later. Well there’s research that shows the speed at which you eat affects the amount of calories you consume and the rate at which you feel hungry afterward. In this article, Paul digs into a fascinating research study and offers some easy tips to help you shed fat.
5. 12 “Healthy” Snacks That Make You Hungrier: Courtesy of Abigail Thorpe on Greatist
There are so many snack items today marketed as healthy. If they contain words like “low-calorie”, “all natural”, or “low-fat” people will buy it. But a lot of these snack-type foods aren’t as healthy as they claim to be and can actually make you hungrier. In this article, Abigail shares 12 of these snacks. While I think this list is good, I disagree with #9 where she mentions white rice. White rice isn’t bad for you, but there are a lot of calories per serving. So you need to be aware of this. If you’re someone who needs a lot of carbohydrates rice is a great food.
Enjoy!
