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Lose Body Fat and Build Muscle With These Fat Burning Foods
By Mike Geary My overall goal is to give you recipes for healthy food that is both delicious and beneficial to your overall health, preferably for years to come, getting you closer to physical fitness and overall internal health. The following is intended to provide a different view on health food. I will start by... »
Understanding Potatoes, “White Foods” and the Glycemic Index
It is important to have a good understanding of carbohydrates, especially "white foods" and potatoes. Many heath and fitness professionals encourage people to avoid potatoes because they are high on the glycemic index. Some of these professionals even tell people to "avoid any and all white carbohydrates". »
What is a Healthy and Balanced Diet?
A diet that is rich in a variety of plants, vegetables and fruits has been shown to improve health and ward of disease. There is a lot of debate over what proportion of your diet should be dedicated to plants to have the maximum health benefits. Research has shown that eating a wide range... »
Fish Oil Helps Protect Cells to Prevent Aging and Ill Health
We have know that fish oils, specifically omega 3 fatty acids that are found in oily sea fish such as salmon, mackerel or sardines, are good for our health. “Old Wives” used to attribute intelligence to easting plenty of fish. Finally researchers are getting closer to understanding why fish oil is good for us.... »
Is 6g of Salt a Day Too Much?
The recommended daily allowance of salt is currently 6g per adult. However, some people feel that this is still too high. A group called Consensus Action on Salt and Health (CASH) has said that if the World Health Organization’s recommended amount of 5g per day was achieved it would save an additional 4 millions lives... »
Anti Varicose Veins Diet
Varicose veins are becoming a bigger problem in Western society while in societies that consume mostly nutrient rich, unprocessed food, varicose vein are very rare. There is a genetic link, however it is thought by some that having a parent or grandparent with varicose veins means that you are more likely to develop them,... »
Ditch Processed Foods to Avoid Depression
A recent study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry has found that there is a link between eating processed food and depression. There is also good news for healthy eaters, as eating fruits and vegetables lowers depression. »
Glutamine Supplements for Fitness and Strength
Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid found in human muscle. It is supplemented by athletes because the body’s natural glutamine levels are depleted during anaerobic exercise. Deficiency may lead to a weakened immune system and wasting of muscle tissue if over training and poor nutrition occurs. Glutamine (Gln) is one of the 20 amino... »
The Biodynamic Diet
The credit crunch has swiftly killed off the organic food movement, as organic is just too expensive for the average pocket. The recent studies that showed organic food to be no better for your health than intensively farmed food did not help either. So, what can possibly fill the vacuum left by the departure... »
Recommended Protein Sources for Bodybuilding
Most people can get adequate protein for their bodybuilding / muscle toning exercise regime from a healthy, well balanced diet. However, it is very easy to adopt an unhealthy diet accidentally while in the pursuit of more protein, as often good protein source also contain higher fat levels. It is also worth pointing out... »
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