How much protein does one need to be in nitrogen balance?
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December 2010
38 g of sardines or 2 fish oil softgels? Let us look at the numbers
The bar chart below shows the fat content of 1 sardine (38 g) canned in tomato sauce, and 2 fish oil softgels of the Nature …
Nuts by numbers: Should you eat them, and how much?
Nuts are generally seen as good sources of protein and magnesium. The latter plays a number of roles in the human body, and …
Maknig to mayn tipos? Myabe ur teh boz
Undoubtedly one of the big differences between life today and in our Paleolithic past is the level of stress that modern hum…
What is a reasonable vitamin D level?
The figure and table below are from Vieth (1999); one of the most widely cited articles on vitamin D. The figure shows the g…
Strength training: A note about Scooby and comments by Anon
Let me start this post with a note about Scooby , who is a massive bodybuilder who has a great website with tips on how to …
Pressure-cooked meat: Top sirloin
Pressure cooking relies on physics to take advantage of the high temperatures of liquids and vapors in a sealed container. T…
How lean should one be?
Loss of muscle mass is associated with aging. It is also associated with the metabolic syndrome, together with excessive bod…
