[coach hale]

This e-book is chapter 5 from Knowledge and Nonsense. The book covers popular statements often perpetuated by the fitness and nutrition industry. The question is are these statements fact or fiction? Insulin and obesity Food combining theory Coffee affects insulin sensitivity Bodybuilders trying to get lean shouldn’t eat fruit Bodybuilders should be eating grapefruit pre-competition (no other fruits are allowed) Cortisol blockers such as Relacore result in huge weight loss High protein intake destroys bone health High protein intake increases risks of coronary heart Disease You can only digest 30 grams of protein per meal Too much protein destroys kidney function All amino acids can convert to glucose Low GI diets are superior to high GI diets You need to eat every 2–3 hours to maximize fat loss Fasted state exercise equals more fat loss You need dietary supplements to maximize performance and physique Pre-contest bodybuilder sodium depletion Pre-contest bodybuilders eliminating dairy Measuring ketosis with ketostix Ketogenic diets and ketoacidosis Ketogenic diets and brain health Ketogenic diets and cholesterol levels Ketosis means body fat loss RDA protein recommendations Sugar causes obesity Sweet potatoes are healthier than white potatoes When eating eggs, get rid of the yolk Sucralose is bad for health and causes obesity Saturated fat is bad for your health To be really lean, you need to eat clean foods Eating a bunch of protein will make me more muscular quickly Organic food is healthier Bottled water is healthier than tap water Oxygenated water benefits for athletes High fiber is good for everyone Soy protein: The good and the bad Endurance athletes and dietary protein Sugar alcohols effect on blood glucose Glycogen supercompensation (carb loading) Excessive carbohydrates convert to fat (de novo lipogenesis) Calcium and weight loss Drink at least eight glasses of water per day Water content of foods chart Athletes need to drink as much water as they can tolerate Low glycemic index foods means low insulin response High antioxidant levels good health indicators You should not eat past 6:00 pm if you are trying to lose weight Not eating enough slows weight loss Alcohol consumption makes you fat thanks, coach hale www.maxcondition.com