by Jayson Hunter, RD, CSCS
Cholesterol levels may be reduced by 33 percent and also improved liver triglyceride levels, which is superior to fish oil according to data from this short-term study.
More research is always being conducted to confirm and validate the existing research on krill oil. This is common because the more studies that are conducted that duplicate results, the more valid the data becomes.
This study is a short-term study and was conducted with rats, but it is in line with another study conducted with humans regarding metabolic symptoms associated with higher fat levels in the heart and liver of obese individuals.
The participants in this study supplemented their diets with 2.5% krill oil or 2.5% fish oil, and the results were a 33% reduction in cholesterol for the krill oil consumers, and a 21% reduction in cholesterol levels for the fish oil consumers.
The liver triglycerides were also reduced by 20% using krill oil, and only 10% for those who were supplemented with fish oil. The researchers from the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies at the University of Salento believe that this creates new possibilities for the use of krill oil as a tool for preventing dyslipidemia. Not to mention, this will lead to other future research confirming this type of data.
The results of this study showed that the enzymes in the liver that are involved in the metabolism of fat were significantly inhibited by both fish oil and krill oil; though the effect was much larger for krill oil after two or three weeks.
The researchers suggest that a higher potency of krill oil decreases hepatic lipogenesis when compared to fish oil during short two- to three-week periods. They also believe that the inhibition of lipogenesis observed in krill oil-fed animals is most likely because of the decrease in liver concentration of both triglycerides and cholesterol.
Even though this study was conducted with animals, it is very encouraging because it is in line with the findings published regarding a human study that krill oil may help stop metabolic symptoms in obese individuals. These types of studies allow researchers to continue looking deeper even at the mitochondrial level.
Be sure and download your FREE report, "What Your Doctor NEVER Told You About Fish Oil" so you can make informed decisions about your health.
Mark Dilworth, BA, PES
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Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
What a 100% Organic Food Label Means
What does it mean when that fruit or vegetable you're looking at says "ORGANIC?" If you're not too sure, don't feel alone.
As usual, it is important to read the product label carefully to understand what it is not saying.
Here are some facts to help you know what type of "organic product" you're buying:
Source: http://ams.usda.gov/nop/prodhandlers/labeltable.htm
1. Your product is 100% organic.
a. It must be 100% organic, not including water or salt.
b. The certifying agent must be listed on the product. The "USDA organic" seal can also be used if the agency works with the USDA.
c. An ingredient list must show on the product, if it is more than one ingredient.
2. What if the product claims to be "organic?"
a. It must have at least 95% organic ingredients, not including water and salt.
b. The product cannot contain sulfites.
c. Up to 5% of the product can be nonorganic.
d. The certifying agent must be listed. The "USDA organic" seal can also be used if the agency works with the USDA.
3. The product says, "made with organic ingredients." What does that mean?
a. The product must be at least 70% organic.
b. It cannot contain sulfites.
c. Up to 30% of the product can be nonorganic.
d. The label must list the organic ingredients as "organic" when other organic labeling is shown.
e. It must list the certifying agent but cannot use the "USDA organic" seal.
4. What if the product claims to have some organic ingredients?
a. The product can contain less than 70% organic ingredients.
b. It can have over 30% nonorganic ingredients.
c. The label must list the organic ingredients as "organic" when other organic labeling is shown.
d. The label cannot have the "USDA organic" seal, the certifying agency or any other reference to organic contents.
My take: Buy 100% organic when you can. If you are buying nonorganic or partially organic food products, make sure you wash the product as necessary.
For example "The Dirty Dozen" are known to be sprayed with high pesticides. The list includes:
--Apples
--Celery
--Cherries
--Cucumbers
--Grapes
--Hot Peppers
--Nectarines
--Peaches
--Potatoes
--Spinach
--Strawberries
--Sweet Bell Peppers
Eat as many whole, natural foods with one ingredient as you can.
-Catherine Ebeling and Mike Geary are co-authors of the popular ebook, Fat-Burning Kitchen, which shows you how to totally revamp your kitchen to make your body a fat-burning machine!
Mark Dilworth, BA, PES
Your Fitness University
My Fitness Hut
Her Fitness Hut
Sports Fitness Hut
Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs
As usual, it is important to read the product label carefully to understand what it is not saying.
Here are some facts to help you know what type of "organic product" you're buying:
Source: http://ams.usda.gov/nop/prodhandlers/labeltable.htm
1. Your product is 100% organic.
a. It must be 100% organic, not including water or salt.
b. The certifying agent must be listed on the product. The "USDA organic" seal can also be used if the agency works with the USDA.
c. An ingredient list must show on the product, if it is more than one ingredient.
2. What if the product claims to be "organic?"
a. It must have at least 95% organic ingredients, not including water and salt.
b. The product cannot contain sulfites.
c. Up to 5% of the product can be nonorganic.
d. The certifying agent must be listed. The "USDA organic" seal can also be used if the agency works with the USDA.
3. The product says, "made with organic ingredients." What does that mean?
a. The product must be at least 70% organic.
b. It cannot contain sulfites.
c. Up to 30% of the product can be nonorganic.
d. The label must list the organic ingredients as "organic" when other organic labeling is shown.
e. It must list the certifying agent but cannot use the "USDA organic" seal.
4. What if the product claims to have some organic ingredients?
a. The product can contain less than 70% organic ingredients.
b. It can have over 30% nonorganic ingredients.
c. The label must list the organic ingredients as "organic" when other organic labeling is shown.
d. The label cannot have the "USDA organic" seal, the certifying agency or any other reference to organic contents.
My take: Buy 100% organic when you can. If you are buying nonorganic or partially organic food products, make sure you wash the product as necessary.
For example "The Dirty Dozen" are known to be sprayed with high pesticides. The list includes:
--Apples
--Celery
--Cherries
--Cucumbers
--Grapes
--Hot Peppers
--Nectarines
--Peaches
--Potatoes
--Spinach
--Strawberries
--Sweet Bell Peppers
Eat as many whole, natural foods with one ingredient as you can.
-Catherine Ebeling and Mike Geary are co-authors of the popular ebook, Fat-Burning Kitchen, which shows you how to totally revamp your kitchen to make your body a fat-burning machine!
Mark Dilworth, BA, PES
Your Fitness University
My Fitness Hut
Her Fitness Hut
Sports Fitness Hut
Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs
Monday, June 17, 2013
Summer Timesaver Superset Fat Burn Workout
Superset strength workouts allow you to do more work and burn more fat in less time. This happens because you work one muscle group while the opposite muscle group rests.
Being busy is not an excuse to skip your workout......get it done.
Here is the 3 step superset workout (about 35 minutes):
a) Step ups 5 sets/10 reps each leg (knee high platform) superset with Pullups, 5 sets/8 reps
(Rest 1 minute between supersets)
b) Bench Press, 4 sets/8 reps superset with Bentover DB Rows, 4 sets/8 reps
(Rest 1 minute between supersets)
c) DB Shoulder Press, 5 sets/10 reps
(Rest 30 seconds between sets)
--Cooldown - 10 Minute walk, moderate pace
This type of workout will burn fat every time. You may need more rest time between supersets. All the major muscle groups are worked and its very intense.
Just burn body fat (lose inches, shrink your body). Check your body fat percentage once a week to see if you need to make adjustments.
Quality of movement in doing your strength exercises should come before trying to increase the amount of weight you lift in those exercises. Doing this will avoid injuries due to incorrect execution of an exercise.
Performing a weight (or resistance) exercise incorrectly can cause pain in your joints, back or other unintended areas. For example, the squat or lunge should primarily work and strengthen the glutes,quadriceps and hamstrings. If you feel unusual pain or stress in your back or knees, this could signal injury or incorrect performance of the exercise.
What about the core work you ask? Your core will be challenged big time with this workout. Be sure to keep your torso braced (as if getting ready to take a punch) when you do repetitions.
Full body workouts will always strengthen your core and other "weak links" while training the other parts of your body.
The pullup is not just a back muscle exercise. Pullups work your lats (and other back muscles), core, shoulders, arms, chest, biceps and improve grip strength.
Standing dumbbell shoulder presses are absolutely a great core exercise. You will feel the pressure on your torso. Just make sure to stand upright as you do the repetitions. If you can't stand upright, the dumbbells are too heavy.
If you're trying to build up back muscles and burn back fat, bentover dumbbells rows should be in your routine.
Bentover dumbbell rows allow you to work your lats using heavier weights. Your lower back will be worked more if you row with both arms at the same time. You will also work your obliques in the process.
What about cardio? This type of workout will double as a strength and cardio workout so you maximize your time. Its okay if you want to do a short 10-minute interval cardio session.
The main point? Do your workouts hard. Don't get too caught up in what to do. There are tons of exercises to choose from that will help you work every muscle group during a workout. Get busy working hard and smart!
Download your FREE 10-Minute Fat Burning Workouts now and take them on the road with you. There are strength and cardio workouts in the e-book.
Mark Dilworth, BA, PES
Your Fitness University
My Fitness Hut
Her Fitness Hut
Sports Fitness Hut
Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs
Being busy is not an excuse to skip your workout......get it done.
Here is the 3 step superset workout (about 35 minutes):
a) Step ups 5 sets/10 reps each leg (knee high platform) superset with Pullups, 5 sets/8 reps
(Rest 1 minute between supersets)
b) Bench Press, 4 sets/8 reps superset with Bentover DB Rows, 4 sets/8 reps
(Rest 1 minute between supersets)
c) DB Shoulder Press, 5 sets/10 reps
(Rest 30 seconds between sets)
--Cooldown - 10 Minute walk, moderate pace
This type of workout will burn fat every time. You may need more rest time between supersets. All the major muscle groups are worked and its very intense.
Just burn body fat (lose inches, shrink your body). Check your body fat percentage once a week to see if you need to make adjustments.
Quality of movement in doing your strength exercises should come before trying to increase the amount of weight you lift in those exercises. Doing this will avoid injuries due to incorrect execution of an exercise.
Performing a weight (or resistance) exercise incorrectly can cause pain in your joints, back or other unintended areas. For example, the squat or lunge should primarily work and strengthen the glutes,quadriceps and hamstrings. If you feel unusual pain or stress in your back or knees, this could signal injury or incorrect performance of the exercise.
What about the core work you ask? Your core will be challenged big time with this workout. Be sure to keep your torso braced (as if getting ready to take a punch) when you do repetitions.
Full body workouts will always strengthen your core and other "weak links" while training the other parts of your body.
The pullup is not just a back muscle exercise. Pullups work your lats (and other back muscles), core, shoulders, arms, chest, biceps and improve grip strength.
Standing dumbbell shoulder presses are absolutely a great core exercise. You will feel the pressure on your torso. Just make sure to stand upright as you do the repetitions. If you can't stand upright, the dumbbells are too heavy.
If you're trying to build up back muscles and burn back fat, bentover dumbbells rows should be in your routine.
Bentover dumbbell rows allow you to work your lats using heavier weights. Your lower back will be worked more if you row with both arms at the same time. You will also work your obliques in the process.
What about cardio? This type of workout will double as a strength and cardio workout so you maximize your time. Its okay if you want to do a short 10-minute interval cardio session.
The main point? Do your workouts hard. Don't get too caught up in what to do. There are tons of exercises to choose from that will help you work every muscle group during a workout. Get busy working hard and smart!
Download your FREE 10-Minute Fat Burning Workouts now and take them on the road with you. There are strength and cardio workouts in the e-book.
Mark Dilworth, BA, PES
Your Fitness University
My Fitness Hut
Her Fitness Hut
Sports Fitness Hut
Rapid Fat Loss and Six Pack Abs
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