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Five Essential Nutrients for a Great Workout and Recovery
Guest blogger Yishane Lee is the author of “The Athlete’s Palate: Renowned Chefs, Delicious Dishes, and the Art of Fueling Up While Eating Well” (Rodale), a cookbook for the gourmet endurance athlete.
Most athletes know that carbohydrates and protein are critical to fuel a workout and aid recovery after exercise. But beyond those nutrients, there are five essential nutrients to incorporate into your diet in order to make sure your body operates at its peak.
1. Anthocyanins
This antioxidant gives red, blue, and purple fruits and vegetables their color. It reduces inflammation and counteracts muscle damage that can be caused by working out and also improves cardiovascular function. Blueb Continue reading…
Why Fiber Is Important
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Consuming foods that are high in fiber has always been recommended by health professionals. However, it is rarely explained why fiber is so important. It is one of the most accessible dietary supplements that was at one time abundant in the Western diet. However, the mass production and consumption of animal products has resulted in smaller portions of fiber intake.
What Does Fiber Do for You?
Fiber works its magic mainly in the gastrointestinal tract–either by helping vitamins, minerals and other chemical compounds absorb into your system or by moving food along for healthy digestion.
There are two types of fiber: soluble and insoluble.
- Soluble fiber: (oranges, apples, pears, strawberries, raisins, cranberries, oats, broccoli, legumes, etc.) Fiber in this state is easily digestable. This
The Potential Side Effects of Steroids
What are steroids?
Anabolic Steroids are a group of powerful compounds closely related to testosterone, male sex hormone. Current legitimate medical uses include the treatment of certain types of anemia. The bodybuilders, the distance runners, cyclists and various other athletes who claim that steroids give a competitive advantage and / or improve their physical appearance use these drugs illegally.
What do they look?
You can Buy Steroids in tablets or liquid form.
How are they used?
Anabolic steroids are taken orally or injected, and athletes and other abusers take them typically in cycles of weeks or months, rather than continuously, in patterns called cycling. Continue reading…
Recession Diet: Healthy Eating on the Cheap
One of the biggest complaints about eating healthy is that it costs a lot of money. While there is an element of truth to that, if you are going organic, it is a misnomer to think that you have to shed zeros on your account balance to shed weight around your waist.
First, you need a basic “hunting and gathering” strategy when you enter your local grocery store. Experts have long pointed out that the best strategy is to stick to the periphery of the store, where most of the healthy items reside. If you’re trying to save money, and who isn’t in these lean economic times, here are a few healthy food suggestions that won’t break the bank:
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