A 'switch' in the brain tells the body to burn or store fat after eating

In a "quite remarkable" new study, researchers from Monash University have found a "switch" that tells the body to either burn or store fat after we have eaten. Researchers have known for some time that there are two types of fat: white fat, which stores energy, and mitochondria-packed brown fat, which burns energy. It is also known that white fat can convert to a brown-like state and adults with more brown fat are typically leaner. "Feeding promotes the conversion of white fat to brown fat – to expend energy – and fasting converts it back into white fat to store energy. "In obese mice, this switch in the brain that allows energy to be expended in response to feeding is broken.




Modius is a non-evasive brain stimulating headset that targets the area of the brain that controls fat storageA new headset that signals the brain to suppress the appetite could be the answer to the obesity epidemic, according to its manufacturers. The cutting-edge device, called Modius, promises to speed up metabolism and burn up to 16 per cent of a wearer's body fat - without changes in either diet or exercise. Modius - which comes with an app - stimulates the vestibular nerve situated behind the earTV's Dr Pixie McKenna said vestibular stimulation 'could be a huge discovery for millions around the world'What is vestibular stimulation? The average reduction in central body fat was 8 per cent, with a range of 2 per cent to 16 per cent. 'This is the first time this has been demonstrated using a non invasive electrical stimulation device.'

Bodybuilding fitness model reveals how to burn fat while watching TV

Fitness instructor Brian has 16 years of experience under his belt which he poured into his best-selling book The Fitness Mindset – currently the number one nutrition book on Amazon. He took a two-year break from sports back in 2014 and travelled the world as professional fitness model while competing in bodybuilding shows, ranking second in the acclaimed Miami Pro Mr Universe Championships. Revealing his training secrets in an exclusive interview with Daily Star Online, the fitness instructor explained how you can burn fat while watching TV by doing the right workout. "These fibres need repairing after every workout, for which they use calories from the food and amino acids from protein. "For example, if you have three kids and only 20 minutes a day to exercise, then some HIIT could work great for you.


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