Whey protein: isolate or concentrate?

Well, you’ve read or heard about a great supplement that will help you pack on amazing amounts of lean muscle in a matter of weeks. And it’s called whey protein. So which type do you select? Isolate or concentrate. How much should you eat in a day? Regarding the amount […]

Can athletes use the Medifast diet?

I often write about the details of the Medifast diet. I am sometimes asked, “Can athletes use Medifast? Does the diet provide enough calories and protein to support exercise?” I will answer these questions in the next article. You can exercise with Medifast: The company actually encourages you to work […]

Vitamin C overdose

Using vitamin C products beyond the recommended limits can cause stomach upsets and diarrhea. Although the body would only use the vitamin that it needs, overdose of vitamin C can hinder the metabolic activities of the body. The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for vitamin C in nonsmoking adults is 75 […]

The difficulties of losing weight

Weight loss difficulties take their toll on everyone at one time or another. I don’t care what anyone else says, but it does. I know for myself that I have suffered over and over again to lose weight. Every time I feel like it’s another battle. Here are some tips […]