Let’s start with something somewhat surprising: contrary to popular belief, how satiated you feel and how long you stay full after a meal has far less to do with the macronutrient content of that meal than you might think. Sure, macronutrients are in large part responsible for food texture, but we’r...
In this episode of the podcast, Jacob & director of science Lyndon Purcell sit down and reflect on 2018 and the high’s and lows of the JPS physique and powerlifting athletes.
How Does Energy Density Affect Your Diet? To get straight to the point, energy density becomes practically relevant as a function of its influence on the number of calories we consume, which itself is the strongest determinant of energy balance. Research indicates most of us tend to eat similar quan...
Introduction Although it seems to be increasingly accepted that whole foods (such as lean meats, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables) should predominate one’s diet, the reasons given for this are often vague and not obviously based on scientific evidence. For example, it’s often stated that whole f...
Two Questions to Ask Yourself There are many reasons one might feel drawn to not go to the gym, and the challenge lies in distinguishing between those which are good, and those which are bad. To do so effectively, it can be tremendously helpful to make an effort to draw a line between genuine overtr...
