Posts by: Zero to Hero Fitness!

This 1 Simple Diet Change Stops Heart Disease

Want to reduce your risk of heart disease? Getting most of your protein from soy may be more effective, according to new research from the Wake Forest School of Medicine. Researchers previously knew that women who regularly consumed protein from soy products--something common among Asian-born women--were the least likely to develop heart disease. However, those who switched to an animal-based diet later in life began developing heart disease more rapidly, leading researchers to hold a study investigating how different proteins…
read more

Why This Chemical is Making Your KIDS Fat!

We gain weight for many reasons--but could exposure to a secret chemical also do harm? Scientists from the University of Michigan say that mothers exposed to lead could cause their children to become obese later in life, according to their research. "The data support the obesogen hypothesis that toxicant exposures in the womb contribute to the higher rate of obesity," says Dana Dolinoy, a John G. Searle Assistant Professor of Environmental Health Sciences. "There are certain chemicals that are considered…
read more

This Exercise is Clinically Proven to Build BIG Biceps!

For men, it's the pinnacle of a great physique--large, chiseled biceps. Now researchers say they've identified the best exercise to build that coveted bicep peak. Reporting from the University of Wisconsin LaCrosse, exercise scientists ran a series of tests to see which bicep exercise was best at activating the biceps brachii, something needed to stimulate bicep growth. As it turned out, that exercise happened to be concentration curls. "When you look at it, the concentration curl was significantly better than…
read more

This 1 Weird Trick Makes You Stop Eating

It's true: Calories matter if you want to lose weight. But there may be a new component to weight loss few people are utilizing, according to new research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. According to their research, adding "umami" to food--a flavor described best as being savory--may help people eat fewer calories due to its ability to enhance satiety. The research was led by Martin R. Yeomans, a Professor of Experimental Psychology from the University of Sussex.…
read more

This 1 Weird Trick Prevents Overeating After a Workout

Chances are when you think of fun, you think of watching a movie, playing games, or even shopping. But exercise? Probably not at the top of your list. However, new research from the Cornell Food & Brand Lab says it's time to change this type of thinking. Two new studies from the university research facility say that people who considered exercise "fun" ate fewer calories than those who thought of exercise as a chore--something that may have to do with…
read more

The #1 Reason Why You’re Not Exercising

Having trouble falling asleep? Turns out skimping on your daily sleep routine could cost you when it comes to your waistline. According to a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, people with post traumatic stress disorder who didn't get enough sleep were more likely to exercise less. And when you don't get in enough exercise, you'll have a hard time staying in shape. "We found that sleep quality was more strongly associated with physical activity one…
read more

Eating This Makes You GAIN 11 Pounds!

Who wouldn't love to eat a greasy, juicy hamburger after a stressful day at work? While it may be a convenient way to relax, new research shows it could have a serious impact on your metabolism. A new study from Ohio State University reveals that women who were stressed out and ate a single high fat meal had a slower metabolism--something that could cause them to gain 11 pounds in a year. This, according to researcher Jan Kiecolt-Glaser, could equal…
read more

These Foods STOP Insomnia!

It happens without notice: After weeks of restful sleep, you're suddenly unable to get in a full 8 hours of sleep. Or worse yet, jet lag has messed with your body's natural circadian rhythm, making it hard for you to fall asleep at night. Together, these sleep disorders affect millions of American every year. Yet a new study published in the journal Cell Reports reveals there may be a way to fight it--though in a slightly unorthodox way. "The circadian…
read more

This Nutrient Reduces Your Weight by 24%!

Losing weight isn't easy, but researchers say one simple vitamin could make the journey easier--a vitamin called vitamin D. Presenting their findings at the joint meeting of the International Society of Endocrinology and the Endocrine Society 2014, which took place in Chicago earlier this month, researchers say that obese rats who were fed higher amounts of vitamin D lost 24 percent more body weight than those whose diets did not change. In addition, higher amounts of vitamin D helped control…
read more

Adding This 1 Nutrient To Your Diet Helps You Live Longer!

While previous studies have found that vitamin D may actually be bad for us--a previous study found that it increases the risk of lung cancer--new research from the University of California challenges this claim. Their latest study, now published in the American Journal of Public Health, reports that people with low vitamin D levels are twice as likely to die prematurely--although the reasons why could not be determined. "This study should give the medical community and public substantial reassurance that…
read more