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Aug 30

Comparison of Weight Loss at 2 Years on a Low-Carbohydrate Versus Low-Fat Diet:

by Martin MacDonald

I always like it when studies like this come out, challenging the norm...

If you're super interested, here is a link to the full abstract in pubmed.

A new study, only weeks old has been published looking at a 2-year treatment with a low-carbohydrate or low-fat (weight loss

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Aug 19

Female Nutrition for #Triathlon, #Ironman, #Running and so on...

by Martin MacDonald

Today I answered a question on the topic of Amenorrhea in endurance athletes. This is obviously a huge issue with body fat coming down more and more in female athletes all the time!

One comment in the question took caught my attention which was ‘my diet is very carb-heavy but I’m trying to eat more MUFAs’. My response went something

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Aug 05

Lucozade Sport Lite?! Where do they come up with this rubbish!?

by Martin MacDonald

This came to my attention when I read or heard that it had been voted Runners World's best nutritional product of 2010.... I have no idea who was voting or what the criteria was but it does make one wonder....

Everything about this products just screams ridiculousness. Firstly the marketing... only 50kcals per bottle... is that really what those undertaking 60minutes of exercise should

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Martin MacDonald MSc CSCS, is both a peformance nutritionist and a strength and conditioning specialist. He provides information on all aspects of training and nutrition for both optimal health and performance, working with recreational and professional athletes as well as the general public.

Mac-Nutrition has been created to provide information designed to help readers reach their goals whether they are performance, health or aesthetics related.

NEWS:

Hannah Waterman releases her fitness DVD featuring Martin - click here to find out more

The Sun asks Martin for 10 dieting myths for their New Years day paper - click here

Men's Health New Year issue to include Martins '6-pack' tips.

The Daily Record interview Martin on story about Hannah Waterman

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