Fat-burning protein discovered
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Uncoupling protein-2 (UCP2) is a substance that has been found to convert calories into heat and energy instead of stored fats. This is the reason why people with sufficient amount of this substance can eat more high-calorie food without getting stout.
Publication Name: Joe Weider's Muscle & Fitness
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0744-5105
Year: 1997
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The fiber factor: do bodybuilders need more?
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Bodybuilders are notoriously meticulous with their diets but many tend to overlook the importance of fiber. Fiber not only helps to control bodyweight but it also stabilizes blood-glucose and modifies insulin output.
Publication Name: Joe Weider's Muscle & Fitness
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0744-5105
Year: 1996
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An appetite for winning
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Successful bodybuilders follow stringent diets particularly in preparation for competitions. Most professional competitors admit that dieting can be as difficult as the training itself.
Publication Name: Joe Weider's Muscle & Fitness
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0744-5105
Year: 1993
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