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Diet and Nutrition
Did you know the average American gains 5-7 pounds every year
between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day? That equates to
ingesting at least 17,500 more calories than you burn on a daily
basis during that time period. At a minimum, that equals nearly
500 extra calories per day on average over that stretch of days.
Carbohydrates have gotten a lot of bad press in the past few
years with the advent of low carb diets, but the truth is that
not all carbohydrates are "bad" and, in fact, your body needs
carbs to survive.Many people mistakenly believe that eating
bacon, eggs and steak will set them on the road to a thinner body
with increased energy and good health, but this is not the case.
FOOD (Macro-nutrients)One of the most important aspects of hill
walking or trekking and adventure holidays is to maintain your
calorie intake to keep pace with the terrain & amount of
equipment you are carrying.The best ratio for active people
is:CARBOHYDRATES50-60% Simple carbs.
Nutrition is extremely important for any young person, especially
an athletic one, and even more so during the developmental years
of their life. Whether your child is involved in soccer or
football, gymnastics or swimming or Little League, he or she
needs a good nutritive balance in order to be successful in any
endeavor.
People are obsessed with dieting and weight loss! Don't believe
me? Just tune-in to any source of advertising..
They sit left behind on relish trays. They're often by-passed in
grocery store refrigerator shelves.
Whether you're concerned about cancer, cardiovascular disease,
diabetes, or simply losing weight, you want to eat a healthy diet
and focus on foods that are high in vitamins, minerals, and
phytonutrients, and balanced in fats, carbs, proteins.There is
only one way to incorporate healthy foods into our diet and that
is to make the decision to do it! Practical information about the
nutrition and safety of the foods we consume is absolutely vital
in making this decision.
NutrientsFat, Sugar, Sodium and CarbohydrateThe sections on a
food label shows the name of a nutrient and the amount of that
nutrient provided by one serving of food. You may need to know
this information, especially if you have high blood pressure,
diabetes or are eating a diet that restricts certain nutrients
such as sodium or carbohydrates.
Most of us are "regular" people. We don't eat the perfect diet
all the time and have our struggles with food, same as everyone
else.
For any kid who grew up eating doughy, thick Wonder Bread for
lunch, the encouragement by dietitians and nutritionists to
switch to whole wheat bread can be a tough transition.Bread, like
any other part of our diet, is an acquired taste.
Are you concerned about taking care of your body before and after
strenuous activities or workouts? Do you try to avoid supplements
that contain additives and possible side effects?If you are
interested in better health and improved physical fitness you
have surely heard that bodybuilders and other athletes are
turning to a simple, natural supplement called whey protein.WHY
DO ATHLETES USE WHEY PROTEIN?Protein levels are depleted through
exercise.
If you or someone you know suffers from rheumatoid arthritis, you
know how painful and debilitating it can be. If you haven't
walked a mile in those shoes, you can't imagine how frustrating
it can be.
Here's food for thought! Did you know the average restaurant meal
has over 1,000 calories? That's enough to blow any healthy eating
plan. Fortunately, by following a few simple guidelines, you can
dine out without having to sacrifice good taste and nutrition.
Sprouts not only taste good, but they are also a great source of
vitamins, fiber, protein, anti-oxidants, and enzymes. A sprout is
produced when a seed starts growing into a vegetable.
When was the last time you consumed soda? Most likely, it wasn't
that long ago. You may even drink several cans or bottles each
day.
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