Losing fat by being cold?

When we are exposed to cold, a series of adaptations take place that could lead to the loss of fat tissue, but how relevant can this be?  Cold exposure is a manipulation of thermoregulation in the extreme of lowering the temperature by changing the external...

Benefits of Intermittent Fasting

Recap of some points from the last post:According to the headlines, intermittent fasting helps “burn” fat, improves blood pressure, and gut health, and increases longevity and even brain function. I’m signing up now! The problem is that these are...

Intermittent fasting: the definitive guide

The intermittent fasting craze has taken the fitness and nutrition world by storm. It is definitely a valid strategy for weight loss, but is it better than others? How many hours of fasting can be done? I will summarise the main scientific evidence and key findings...