The easiest way to improve your diet is to develop a habit to eat 6 pieces of fruits and vegetables every day. The best way to do this is to eat 6 different pieces – 3 fruits and 3 vegetables. They also should be all in different color. Here are the huge benefits from […]
Don’t drink your calories!
If you drink soda, commercial fruit juices and other sweet drinks (like Gatorade) and energy drinks, and you want to improve your health, loose weight and generally feel good, than: Don’t drink your calories! How to do that? Switch to water, unsweetened mineral water and herbal teas. They are best for your thirst and health. […]
Forever young with these foods
Nuts They contain mono unsaturated fats to keep your arteries clear. They also contain levels of precursors of serotonin to boost mood. Eat 1-2 ounces a day; an ounce is about 11 walnuts or 23 almonds. Fish(especially wild salmon, whitefish, catfish, flounder, mahi mahi) They contain artery-clearing omega-3 fatty acids. Eat 13 ounces a week(or […]
Oatmeal – choose healthiest variety
I bet you’re an oatmeal eater. It’s quick and easy to prepare, and its distinct nutritional makeup stabilizes blood sugar and satisfies your hunger. It’s the perfect power breakfast for the active women and men. But there’s a difference between the sugar-laden sweet varieties and the fitness-friendly ones. use these checklist to get the best […]
Eggs: the perfect food
For a long time, eggs were thought to increase heart disease risk because of their high cholesterol content. But researchers stopped blaming the dietary cholesterol as a culprit in heart disease, instead pointing to saturated fat. Eggs: eggs are light on saturated fat (one egg contains less than 2 grams) American Hearth Association has OK’d […]
What should you eat after exercise?
If you are not a competitive athlete who trains 2 – 3 times a day, meal with mixture of carbohydrate, protein, and fat is effective way to replace muscle glycogen after exercise. Although emphasis is usually placed on carbohydrates, in practical terms, consuming a balanced meal ensures the availability of all substrates for adequate recovery. […]
Glycogen – the source of our energy
Glycogen is found in small amounts in human tissue as a temporary source of stored energy. It is not present to any large extend in the foods we eat. When the glucose from carbohydrates enters the muscles and liver, if it is not metabolized for energy, it is synthesized to form glycogen. 2/3 of the […]
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