7 Ways to Boost Your Metabolism
Posted on March 12, 2008 - Filed Under Other Blog | Leave a Comment
Your basal metabolic rate
—the energy your body expends at rest—is generally determined by your genetics, but new research shows you can trick your body into burning calories more efficiently.read more | digg story
Effect of Hormones on Diet Intake-Sports
Posted on March 4, 2008 - Filed Under Supplements | Leave a Comment
Testosterone
Testosterone is a steroid hormone secreted from the Leydig cells of the testes that has both anabolic and anticatabolic effects upon muscle tissue. Dietary nutrients, in particular fat, have been shown to affect testosterone. Individuals consuming a diet containing about 20% fat compared with a diet containing 40% fat have significantly lower concentrations of testosterone.
Also, replacing dietary carbohydrate with protein has been shown to decrease testosterone concentrations. Men consuming a vegetarian or meatless diet have lower circulating concentrations of testosterone compared with men consuming a mixed Western or a high-meat diet.
These studies indicate that the distribution of macronutrients has a… Continue reading
Read More..>>Protein Requirements for Athletes-Sports
Posted on March 1, 2008 - Filed Under Supplements | Leave a Comment
There still exists considerable confusion and controversy regarding the protein requirements for athletes?articularly for those who are involved in high-intensity training. Even scientists have disagreed on exact protein requirements, and thus many strength and conditioning professionals who desire muscular enhancement in their athletes have increased their protein intake well beyond the recommended daily allowance (RDA). Much of the confusion arises from poorly designed research studies and a lack of understanding of protein metabolism, resulting in recommendations that are unnecessary and occasionally harmful. Proteins are complex molecules that have many enzymatic and structural functions related to the promotion of body growth… Continue reading
Read More..>>Sulfur, a Beauty Mineral Worth it’s Weight in Gold
Posted on February 28, 2008 - Filed Under Skin Care | Leave a Comment
Sulfur (sometimes spelled sulphur) is a non-metallic element, often found as a member of a larger compound. Sulfur is present in four amino acids and two B vitamins. It is often found in high protein food sources such as meat, fish, poultry, eggs, milk and legumes. One of it’s most important functions is protein synthesis and enzyme reaction functions. Sulfur is an important component in the production of collagen which gives your skin elasticity and youthful glow. In keratin, it works to strengthen hair and nails.
Sulfur is found throughout nature. Sulfur is found within all living cells… Continue reading
Read More..>>Anemia Cure with Natural Food
Posted on February 26, 2008 - Filed Under Nutrition | Leave a Comment
Quick effective cure for anemia with natural food
Blood is the fluid tissue of body, responsible for the very existence of life. Blood is life. Blood travels throughout the body through blood vessels called arteries, capillaries and veins, taking with it essential nutrients, oxygen, minerals, hormones and vitamins essential for the healthy survival of bodily cells. Blood also removes the carbon dioxide and other cellular wastes from the cells to the lungs and kidneys, where the wastes are released through exhalation air or urine.
Red blood cells (henceforth RBC) have a special component called hemoglobin that helps in oxygen exchange. Anemia is… Continue reading
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