For decades, somatotypes—classified as ectomorph, mesomorph, and endomorph—have been used as a simplistic way to categorize body types and guide dietary and fitness recommendations. However, while these categories offer some insights into physical characteristics, they fall short as reliable indicators of your nutritional needs. This article explores why the somatotype model is … [Read more...] about Going Beyond the Somatotype Classification: Why Metabolic Type May Matter More
Diets
Understanding Your Genetic Blueprint: How It Shapes Your Nutritional Needs
Your genetic makeup plays a significant role in how your body responds to different foods and nutritional strategies. This article explores the impact of genetics on nutrition and how you can tailor your diet to better suit your genetic blueprint. Your DNA and Diet Our diet is intricately connected to our DNA, influencing everything from taste preferences to food … [Read more...] about Understanding Your Genetic Blueprint: How It Shapes Your Nutritional Needs
Muscle Catabolism: The Dark Side of Dieting
When most people think about dieting, they focus on losing fat. But there’s a darker side to dieting that often goes unnoticed: muscle catabolism, or the breakdown of muscle tissue. This is one of the most damaging effects of dieting, and it can undermine your long-term goals if not properly addressed. In this sub-article, we’ll explore why muscle catabolism occurs during … [Read more...] about Muscle Catabolism: The Dark Side of Dieting
How Diets Reduce Your NEAT and Why It Matters
When most people think about burning calories, they focus on exercise—hitting the gym, going for a run, or lifting weights. But there’s another, often overlooked component of your daily calorie burn that’s just as important: Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis, or NEAT. NEAT encompasses all the calories you burn through everyday activities that aren’t considered formal … [Read more...] about How Diets Reduce Your NEAT and Why It Matters
Energy and Exercise: How Dieting Decreases Both
Dieting is often seen as the key to shedding unwanted pounds, but what many don’t realize is that it can also lead to a significant drop in energy levels. This drop in energy doesn’t just affect how you feel throughout the day—it can also have a serious impact on your exercise routine. Whether you’re trying to build muscle, improve endurance, or simply stay active, reduced … [Read more...] about Energy and Exercise: How Dieting Decreases Both