The bread basket at the restaurant.
Salt.
Bananas.
Pomegranates…..
Those are subjects of recent studies that might interest any athlete.
You can find coverage of these studies in “Science Explains Why You Can’t Stop Eating Potato Chips”, March 7, 2016, http://time.com/4249709/salt-fat-overeating-sodium/, “Nine Foods That Make you Hungrier”, July 28, 2016, Time Magazine, http://time.com/4427147/9-foods-that-make-you-hungrier/ and “Pomegranate finally reveals its powerful anti-aging secret”, (Science News, July 11, 2016), https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/07/160711120533.htm.
“Science Explains” tells about a study published in the Journal of Nutrition (2016) that found that salt made people eat 11% more food and calories. The study showed that eating lots of salt has been linked to obesity, even independent of calorie consumption.
“Nine Foods….” tells reasons to consider abstaining from bread baskets you find at your table while you wait for your meal at restaurants. Usually bread in bread baskets is refined, processed carbohydrates. When you swallow refined carbohydrates, insulin drives up blood sugar levels and that accelerates hunger. So, apparently, do bananas. Interested in reading more? Check out Always Hungry (January, 2016) by Dr. David Ludwig.
“Nine Foods……” also cites a recent study from Australia which cautions against foods with artificial sweeteners like diet soda. They trick our brains into wanting sugars, craving foods, and expecting more calories. When none arrive, our brain signals disappointment.
That article also mentions a helpful tidbit about small snacks close to mealtime. It recommends avoiding eating a small snack close to a mealtime, as it will accelerate, not satisfy your appetite.
“Urolithin A induces mitophagy and prolongs lifespan in C. elegans”, July 11, 2016 in Nature Medicine (http://www.nature.com/nm/journal/v22/n8/full/nm.4132.html) tells about a study with implications for aging athletes. The study found that pomegranates, which produce the compound called urolithin, can slow the aging process by protecting muscles and boosting endurance in aging mice. Urolithin encourages cells to repair and renew mitochondria, the cell organelles that convert food into energy. Scientists found
mice who received urolithins from pomegranates were found to spontaneously exercise 57% more than control mice, with increased running endurance of 42% for mice and 65% for rats. Earlier studies have shown that regularly eating pomegranate could have a protective effect against neurological conditions such as Alzheimer's disease. Currently, there are clinical trials evaluating the effectiveness of urolithins in humans. Results are expected in 2017.
Salt.
Bananas.
Pomegranates…..
Those are subjects of recent studies that might interest any athlete.
You can find coverage of these studies in “Science Explains Why You Can’t Stop Eating Potato Chips”, March 7, 2016, http://time.com/4249709/salt-fat-overeating-sodium/, “Nine Foods That Make you Hungrier”, July 28, 2016, Time Magazine, http://time.com/4427147/9-foods-that-make-you-hungrier/ and “Pomegranate finally reveals its powerful anti-aging secret”, (Science News, July 11, 2016), https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/07/160711120533.htm.
“Science Explains” tells about a study published in the Journal of Nutrition (2016) that found that salt made people eat 11% more food and calories. The study showed that eating lots of salt has been linked to obesity, even independent of calorie consumption.
“Nine Foods….” tells reasons to consider abstaining from bread baskets you find at your table while you wait for your meal at restaurants. Usually bread in bread baskets is refined, processed carbohydrates. When you swallow refined carbohydrates, insulin drives up blood sugar levels and that accelerates hunger. So, apparently, do bananas. Interested in reading more? Check out Always Hungry (January, 2016) by Dr. David Ludwig.
“Nine Foods……” also cites a recent study from Australia which cautions against foods with artificial sweeteners like diet soda. They trick our brains into wanting sugars, craving foods, and expecting more calories. When none arrive, our brain signals disappointment.
That article also mentions a helpful tidbit about small snacks close to mealtime. It recommends avoiding eating a small snack close to a mealtime, as it will accelerate, not satisfy your appetite.
“Urolithin A induces mitophagy and prolongs lifespan in C. elegans”, July 11, 2016 in Nature Medicine (http://www.nature.com/nm/journal/v22/n8/full/nm.4132.html) tells about a study with implications for aging athletes. The study found that pomegranates, which produce the compound called urolithin, can slow the aging process by protecting muscles and boosting endurance in aging mice. Urolithin encourages cells to repair and renew mitochondria, the cell organelles that convert food into energy. Scientists found
mice who received urolithins from pomegranates were found to spontaneously exercise 57% more than control mice, with increased running endurance of 42% for mice and 65% for rats. Earlier studies have shown that regularly eating pomegranate could have a protective effect against neurological conditions such as Alzheimer's disease. Currently, there are clinical trials evaluating the effectiveness of urolithins in humans. Results are expected in 2017.