Research can provide golden information to health and fitness professionals. Here are some recent findings to help you stay ahead of the pack: Diverging metabolic effects of two energy restricted diets differing in nutrient quality: a 12-week randomized controlled trial in subjects with abdominal obesity A high nutrient quality 25% energy restriction diet is more…

Last month we discussed the concept of doing no carbs immediately after a workout and instead using amino acids. Here’s another expert that advocates the “no carb post-workout” approach; however, he suggests waiting a little bit before you take amino acids. John Kiefer has written a book on carb back-loading and during a talk with…