EXERCISE LESS IMPORTANT TO WEIGHT LOSS THAN TAKING IN FEWER CALORIES

In the past few years, there’s been a lot of focus on the importance of exercise when it comes to losing weight. Programs like Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” promote physical activity as the cure for the obesity epidemic in our country. It’s important to remember, however, that exercise alone simply doesn’t do as much for weight loss as some people believe. The most effective way to lose weight is to reduce the amount of calories that you take in on a daily basis. It’s simply a numbers game: if you take in fewer “good” calories, you have fewer calories to burn to lose weight or maintain your current weight. And, adjusting your diet to take in fewer calories is generally less time consuming than exercising. [ ] The post EXERCISE LESS IMPORTANT TO WEIGHT LOSS THAN TAKING IN FEWER CALORIES appeared first on Jeremy E. Korman, M.D., F.A.C.S..
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MYTH OR REALITY? THE DAIRY INDUSTRY’S CLAIM THAT CHOCOLATE MILK IS AN EXCELLENT RECOVERY DRINK

You may have heard the idea that chocolate milk is a great recovery drink after exercise. Supporters note that it’s a great source of protein, carbohydrates, and a bunch of other good stuff like calcium, sodium, and vitamin D. It also has high water content, which means that it’s a good way to re-hydrate. It should be noted, however, that most of the studies that conclude that chocolate milk is a good recovery drink are funded by the Dairy and Nutrition Council, and should be taken with the grain of salt. First of all, there is a lot of sugar in chocolate milk, about 16-20 teaspoons in a typical bottle found in the grocery store, and that’s definitely more than you need to take in [ ] The post MYTH OR REALITY? THE DAIRY INDUSTRY S CLAIM THAT CHOCOLATE MILK IS AN EXCELLENT RECOVERY DRINK appeared first on Jeremy E. Korman, M.D., F.A.C.S..
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