Creatine ethyl ester: better than creatine monohydrate or just hype?
Creatine monohydrate (CM) is an ergogenic aid capable of improving both strength and explosive power. The ergogenic effects of CM have been replicated multiple times by scientific research, but supplement companies are still creating new forms of creatine. They always claim that their newest formula is better than good old CM. One of those newly created forms is creatine ethyl ester (CEE), which is an ethyl ester derivative of creatine. In this article, I will… Continue reading
Green tea and weight loss: the mechanisms involved
Green tea has become a very popular weight loss product in recent years. Epidemiological studies have shown that habitual tea consumption improves body fat % and body fat distribution (1). Green tea contains multiple compounds that can potentially induce fat loss, such as several green tea catechins (mainly EGCG) and caffeine. In this article, I will explain the different mechanisms by which green tea could promote weight loss.
1) Via an increase in energy expenditure:… Continue reading
Chocolate banana recovery pudding
After training you normally have a recovery shake, no? Why not try this chocolate banana recovery pudding? It has all the ingredients necessary for rapid and optimal recovery. It contains whey as the main protein source. This recovery pudding is also high in carbohydrates, low in fat and rich in sodium, potassium and calcium. It has a delicious chocolaty taste, with a touch of banana. Try it out; I’m sure you’ll like it!
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Low-energy-dense foods: a great strategy for long-term weight loss
What if I would tell you, that you could lose weight and still eat the same amount of food or even more? It is possible and it works by making use of low-energy-dense foods. These foods are high in water and fiber, thus providing more volume per amount of energy. By substituting the majority of your high-energy-dense foods in your diet with these low-energy-dense foods, you atomically reduce your daily energy intake. This daily deficiency… Continue reading
Antioxidant supplementation and heavy exercise: friends or foes?
It is generally accepted that exercise is beneficial for maintaining good health. In addition, regular exercise can also help in the prevention of chronic diseases, such as obesity, diabetes and many more. However, upon heavy exercise, the exercising muscle will consume a lot more oxygen to supply the increase in oxygen demands. This significant increase in oxygen consumption by the muscle increases the local formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), causing oxidative stress. Exercise-induced oxidative… Continue reading
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Nicolas Paraskevopulos is a sports- and nutrition enthusiast. He is a dietitian and is now finishing his Master of Science in Nutrition and Health Sciences.