References MAY 2016

Can You Rev-up Your Metabolism?

• American College of Sports Medicine. http://www.acsm.org/search-results?q=metabolic%20training Accessed on March 10, 2016. – includes items listed below:
• "Factors that Influence Daily Caloric Needs." (Bushman, B.) http://www.acsm.org/public-information/acsm-blog/factors-that-influence-daily-calorie-needs
• "Metabolism is Modifiable with the Right Lifestyle Changes." (2011).https://www.acsm.org/about-acsm/media-room/acsm-in-the-news/2011/08/01/metabolism-is-modifiable-with-the-right-lifestyle-changes
• "High-Intensity Interval Training." (2014; brochure: Kravitz, L. ed.). https://www.acsm.org/docs/brochures/high-intensity-interval-training.pdf
• NHS.com. "How Can I Speed Up My Metabolism?" (last reviewed Mar 2015). Accessed on March 10, 2016. http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/loseweight/Pages/how-can-I-speed-up-my-metabolism.aspx
• For a lay person's guide to metabolism myths and facts, please see: Le, Trinh. "A Beginner's Guide to Your Metabolism." (last reviewed Feb 2016). Accessed on March 10, 2016. http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/a-beginners-guide-to-your-metabolism/?native_client=1
• "Evidence based exercise - clinical benefits of high intensity interval training." Aust Fam Physician (2012) Dec; 41:12. 960-2. PMID: 23210120PMID: 23210120. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23210120
• Marcinko, Katarina et al. "High Intensity Interval Training Improves Liver and Adipose Tissue Insulin Sensitivity." Molecular Metabolism 4.12 (2015): 903–915. PMC. Web. 10 Mar. 2016. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4731736/
• McCAll, Pete. "How to Get Real Results with Metabolic Conditioning." American Council on Exercise Blog (2012). https://www.acefitness.org/blog/2936/how-to-get-real-results-with-metabolic
• Glassman, G. & Glassman, P. "Metabolic Conditioning Glossary." CrossFit Journal Articles. (2006). Accessed on March 10, 2016. http://library.crossfit.com/free/pdf/10_03_met_cond_glosry.pdf
• CrossFit.com "What is Crossfit?" Accessed on March 10, 2016. https://www.crossfit.com/what-is-crossfit
• Kravitz, L. "Metabolic Effects of HIIT" University of New Mexico. Accessed on March 10, 2016. https://www.unm.edu/~lkravitz/Article%20folder/metabolicEffectsHIIT.html
• Interview with Dr. Dean Ornish. Personal Communication, 2009-2010.

Can Red Hot Chili Peppers Help You Lose Weight?

• Westerterp-Plantenga, M. & Janssens, P. "Red Pepper Can Enhance Energy Metabolism And Satiety." McCormick Science Institute. Accessed on March 8, 2016. http://www.mccormickscienceinstitute.com/resources/msi-summit/summit-proceedings/red-pepper-can-enhance-energy-metabolism-and-satiety
• Eckerson, Joan M. "Weight Loss Nutritional Supplements." In Greenwood, M. et al. (Eds). Nutritional Supplements in Sports and Exercise (2nd Ed.) (2015) pp. 167-168.
• Diepvens, K. et al. "Obesity and thermogenesis related to the consumption of caffeine, ephedrine, capsaicin, and green tea." Amer Jnl Physiology. (Jan 2007) 292:1, p. 77-85. Accessed on March 8, 2016. http://ajpregu.physiology.org/content/292/1/R77.short
• Greenaway, T. "How Hot is that Pepper? How Scientists Measure Spiciness" Smithsonian Mag Online. http://www.smithsonianmag.com/ist/?next=/arts-culture/how-hot-is-that-pepper-how-scientists-measure-spiciness-884380/ Accessed on March 8, 2016
• WorldsHealthiestFoods.com "Chili Pepper, Dried." Accessed on March 8, 2016. http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=29
• Gamboa-Gómez, Claudia I. et al. "Plants with Potential Use on Obesity and Its Complications." EXCLI Journal 14 (2015): 809–831. PMC. Web. 8 Mar. 2016. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4746997/
• Rohrig, B. "Hot Peppers: Muy Caliente!" American Chemical Society. Accessed on March 8, 2016. http://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/education/resources/highschool/chemmatters/archive/chemmatters-dec2013-pepper.pdf
• "Fruit or Vegetable: What is a Chili Pepper?" PepperScale.com http://www.pepperscale.com/what-is-a-chili-pepper/ Accessed on March 8, 2016
• ChiliPepperMadness.com http://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-types Accessed on March 8, 2016
• The Chili Pepper Institute. University of New Mexico. Accessed on March 8, 2016. http://www.chilepepperinstitute.org

Vegan Stuffed Poblano Peppers

• Recipe Source: Minimalist Baker - http://minimalistbaker.com/vegan-stuffed-poblano-peppers/

L-Carnitine and Energy for Exercise

• National Institutes of Health: Office of Dietary Supplements. "Carnitine: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals." Updated Feb 11, 2016. Accessed on March 11, 2016. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Carnitine-HealthProfessional/
• Eckerson, J. M. "Weight Loss Nutritional Supplements." In Greenwood, M. et al. (Eds). Nutritional Supplements in Sports and Exercise (2nd Ed.) (2015) pp. 167-168.
• Eckerson, J. M. "Nutritional Supplements to Enhance Recovery." In Greenwood, M. et al. (Eds). Nutritional Supplements in Sports and Exercise (2nd Ed.) (2015) pp. 290-291.
• Brass, E. P. "Supplemental carnitine and exercise" Am J Clin Nutr. (2000) 72:6; 18S-23S.
• Spiering BA, Kraemer WJ, et al., "Effects of L-carnitine L-tartrate supplementation on muscle oxygenation responses to resistance exercise." J Strength Cond Res, (2008) Jul, 22(4):1130-5. Accessed on March 12, 2016. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/10604648_The_Effects_of_L-Carnitine_L-Tartrate_Supplementation_on_Hormonal_Responses_to_Resistance_Exercise_and_Recovery
• Ho JY, Kraemer WJ, et al., "L-Carnitine L-tartrate supplementation favorably affects biochemical markers of recovery from physical exertion in middle-aged men and women." Metabolism (2009, Dec). Accessed on March 12, 2016. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/40833254_L-Carnitine_L-tartrate_supplementation_favorably_affects_biochemical_markers_of_recovery_from_physical_exertion_in_middle-aged_men_and_women
• Guzel, A. et al., "Effects of acute L-carnitine supplementation on nitric oxide production and oxidative stress after exhaustive exercise in young soccer players." Jnl Sports Med & Phys Fit (2015, Jan-Feb). 55(1-2). pp. 9-15. Accessed on March 12, 2016. http://www.minervamedica.it/en/journals/sports-med-physical-fitness/article.php?cod=R40Y2015N01A0009
• Marz, R. B. Medical nutrition from Marz: A textbook in clinical nutrition. (1999). Portland, Or: Omni-Press.

Cayenne (Capsicum annuum)

• National Geographic Guide to Medicinal Herbs: The World's Most Effective Healing Plants. Washington, D.C.: National Geographic (2012). 208-212.
• Whiting, S. et al., "Capsaicinoids and capsinoids. A potential role for weight management? A systematic review of the evidence." Appetite (2012) 59. 341-348. Accessed on March 8, 2016. http://krosslabs.com/articles/capsicum.pdf
• University of Maryland Medical Center Complimentary and Alternative Medicine Database. "Cayenne."Accessed on March 2, 2006. http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/cayenne
• Robbins, W. "Clinical applications of capsaicinoids [Review]." Clin J Pain. (2000) 16 (2 Suppl): S86-S89. http://journals.lww.com/clinicalpain/Abstract/2000/06001/Clinical_Applications_of_Capsaicinoids.15.aspx
• Westerterp-Plantenga, M. & Janssens, P. "Red Pepper Can Enhance Energy Metabolism And Satiety." McCormick Science Institute. Accessed on March 8, 2016. http://www.mccormickscienceinstitute.com/resources/msi-summit/summit-proceedings/red-pepper-can-enhance-energy-metabolism-and-satiety
• Eckerson, Joan M. "Weight Loss Nutritional Supplements." In Greenwood, M. et al. (Eds). Nutritional Supplements in Sports and Exercise (2nd Ed.) (2015) pp. 167-168.
• Diepvens, K. et al. "Obesity and thermogenesis related to the consumption of caffeine, ephedrine, capsaicin, and green tea." Amer Jnl Physiology. (Jan 2007) 292:1, p. 77-85. Accessed on March 8, 2016. http://ajpregu.physiology.org/content/292/1/R77.short
• Gamboa-Gómez, Claudia I. et al. "Plants with Potential Use on Obesity and Its Complications." EXCLI Journal 14 (2015): 809–831. PMC. Web. 8 Mar. 2016. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4746997/

When Life Heats Up, Simmer Stress with Yoga

• MayoClinic Online. "Fight Stress and Find Serenity." Accessed on March 8, 2016. http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/yoga/art-20044733
• International Association of Yoga Therapists. http://www.iayt.org Accessed on March 8, 2016.
• Brink, S. "Studies Show Yoga has Healing Powers." National Geographic Online. (2014). Accessed on March 8, 2016. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/02/140207-yoga-cancer-inflammation-stress/