It would be reasonable to say that when it comes to nutrition antioxidants are extremely important. They protect and nurture your cells while promoting good health and repelling diseases. There are two ways that you can get antioxidants to your body and that is through food and of course they can be … [Read more...]
If you have just started a weight loss program that includes either diet, exercise or both, you would do well to never forget water. Water is one of the most important things that you can make sure to get enough of in any diet or exercising routine. Water helps you mainly with hydration which is … [Read more...]
Every person in the world needs to stay hydrated if they want to remain healthy, but athletes need to worry about hydration a lot more. Water has many different uses in the body and that is why it is the most important nutrient in everyone’s lives. The functions of water that an athlete must know … [Read more...]
You often hear about the importance of getting the right amount of vitamins and minerals, but how familiar are you with minerals? Sure you have heard of the macro minerals or the big four; they are potassium, sodium, calcium and magnesium. You know those because they are needed in larger quantities … [Read more...]
Not too many people know that merely loosing 2 percent of your total body weight due to dehydration while running can translate into a 20 percent drop on your performance. That goes to show how important hydration is to all runners no matter what their level is. The proper hydration could actually … [Read more...]
If you do not know much about minerals, you are not alone. Most people in fact know that minerals are important, but they do not know much after that. Minerals could be described as biochemical elements, which are not organic and not attached to a C atom. The types of minerals that you need are … [Read more...]
Have you ever wondered why we can’t just age without having illnesses start to pile up? Have you noticed a correlation between aging and increased health concerns? There is scientific data pointing out that we now know the reasons behind degenerative diseases or health concerns of the … [Read more...]
The foods that you choose to have in your diet will have an overall impact in your health for a couple of reasons. The first thing to consider is that a diet which contains healthy fats, lean proteins and fruits and veggies that are rich in fiber will give you a feeling of being full while at the … [Read more...]
The American Academy of Pediatrics has determined that about one third to one half of all the energy drinks sold in the United States is consumed by teenagers and young adults. Young people are more susceptible to targeted advertising than older adults. This has become the marketing strategy for the … [Read more...]
Did you know that 30 to 50 percent of teenagers in the United States consume energy drinks? That was the result of a study done by the American Academy of Pediatrics. It is because of the great techniques of marketing by the energy drink companies that teens in this country are turning to Red Bull, … [Read more...]
My journey into the world of sports and nutrition began at an early age. My, parents Bill and Ramona, were early proponents of taking vitamins of all kinds before it was so popular. My Dad and I would … >> Read More
