Fatty acids have many important uses in our bodies. Fatty acids come in different shapes and sizes, and are named based on their size and chemical structure. Omega-3 fatty acids are a specific class of fatty acids that are utilized by our bodies and are used as the precursors for…
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Our bodies primarily run on two sources of fuel, carbohydrates and fats. Carbohydrates provide us with readily available energy and are used as our default fuel. Carbohydrates fuel our workouts and allow for muscle growth. In addition, carbohydrates cause a spike in insulin levels which in turn promotes fat storage. …
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To answer this question, I have been reviewing the literature on this topic and it appears that there is not a general consensus on this subject. The answers, which are still up for debate seem to depend on the goals you are trying to achieve. It appears that not only…
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Gluten is one of the proteins found in wheat (durum, emmer, spelt, farina, faro, KAMUT ®, Khorasan wheat, and einkorn) as well as rye, barley and triticale. Gluten is commonly found in breads, baked good, sauces, salad dressings, cereal, pasta, soups and sauces. Barley is commonly used in malt, food…
Read MoreThe gastrointestinal tract is the barrier between the outside world and the inside of our bodies. Pretty much anything that we put into our mouth either gets digested and absorbed to be utilized or stored by our body, or gets excreted as either solid or liquid waste. Research has shown…
Read MoreVegetarians are at risk for certain nutritional deficiencies if you are not careful about selecting nutrient dense foods for your diet. It is common for vegetarians to be deficient in B12, zinc, calcium, iron and essential fatty acids. In addition, sources of protein are more limited. B12 is mainly found…
Read MoreWe have been taught that dairy is very important for us due to calcium and vitamin D (which promotes bone health) and for potassium (which helps offset to much salt in the diet and helps to regular blood pressure). In addition, in small children dairy is important for the fats…
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We have all different levels of fitness. Some individuals have been exercising for years, while other individuals have never exercised a day in their lives. We are all at different levels in terms of our cardiovascular fitness, our muscle strength and flexibility and our overall health. It is quite…
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