An orange a day keeps your digestive enzymes in good form. How an orange can reduce fat storage. These friendly little critters in turn will help reduce your fat storage. Keep them in the fridge and you'll improve nutrient availability by 20%.
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5 pieces of nutrition that help a hangover
I have to admit the first one has me sold 5 pieces of nutrition that help a hangover Also: Cheesy chips: They help soak up the booze Spirulina: Reduces stomach acid after a big night. Feeling wired? Eat some food high in magnesium, it reduces adrenaline and relaxes...
Here’s why the ashwagandha root can improve fitness
Smash your PB by consuming the root ashwagandha Here's why the ashwagandha root can improve fitness. It has been linked to increasing testosterone levels by 1100%. So taking it before a race may help to push you harder for longer. It can be found in pill, tea or...
Health benefits of drinking coffee
There are many health benefits of coffee ranging from the prevention of many diseases to increased short term memory. Here are some that I feel take most important premise with the most backed research studies. Health benefits of drinking coffee. According to Ori...
Grow and reduce body fat with lima and black beans
Beans beans they're good for your... Grow and reduce body fat with lima and black beans Lima beans help keep your blood alkaline, this speeds growth and lowers cortisol. Black beans aid in lowering your body fat as they are full of Soluble fibre. This absorbs...
The benefits of eating Pistachios
The power of Pistachios. Racing, training, gym'ing, working hard? Nail some Pistachios. The benefits of eating pistachios One quarter cup of raw pistachios supplies essential nutrients, including healthy fats, protein and vitamins and minerals. High in potassium Give...
Low blood sugar causes muscle mass reduction
Under long times of fasting i.e when you sleep your body still needs sugar to function for various activities. Low blood sugar causes muscle mass reduction Starving it from sugars such as glucose is not a good idea as your body will turn to breaking down muscle for...
Reduce post workout muscle soreness with watermelon
The colourful fruit has more to it than just an Instagram photo Reduce post workout muscle soreness with watermelon 500ml of watermelon is all it takes to reduce muscle soreness. Drink it an hour before your workout and see the difference after. The fruit contains the...
Creatine comes naturally in these foods
You don't need to be popping the pills to intake some of the most widely used, popular strength supp. Creatine comes naturally in these foods. Just knock back a few of these meats Cod - 7 milligrams per gram Fillet steak - 6 milligrams per gram Pork chop -...
Nutrition tips for maintaining fitness when injured or sick
Whether you're out from injury, on vacation or suffering the flu. Here's a few pointers that will help your fitness levels Tips for maintaining fitness when injured. Don’t diet. A big barrier to optimal fuelling for injured athletes is fear of getting fat. Eat foods...
Eat spinach for endurance and bone strength benefits
Going for a long run? Then go all out 'pop eye!' Eat spinach for endurance and bone strength benefits. Spinach also contains a lot of B-vitamins. B-vitamins are required for the conversion of carbohydrates to usable fuel.
Eat black beans for an endurance booster
Need an endurance booster? Heres why black beans are a good choice Eat black beans for an endurance booster. The combination of the protein and fibre balances blood sugar levels so your body is at its optimum ratio for steady and consistent energy delivery.
The most reliable veggie protein is?
There's a strong reason why the big ass wrestler used them for his name. The most reliable veggie protein is... Butter Beans. Thats right As well as a high protein content they are very high in magnesium which improves muscle function
Eat prunes to build muscle and ease workout soreness
Prunes prunes prunes Eat prunes to build muscle and ease workout soreness. They're full of phenols such as Rutin. One of the phenolic compounds found in invasive plants. It contributes to the antibacterial and antioxidant properties of the plant. They are a natural...
Top ten foods from each category that burn fat and build muscle
Burning fat and building muscle at the same time is always difficult Top ten foods from each category that burn fat and build muscle. Eating enough calories to gain muscle but not to many to retain as fat is merely a case of trial and error. Along with variation...
7 foods that help endurance
The top seven foods you should stock up on and why 7 foods that help endurance. Sun dried tomatoes: Packed full of iron. Which helps more oxygen get to your muscles. Just 30g contains 1/2 of your RDA. Turkey meat: Your muscles secret weapon. Turkey contains large...
10 nutrition facts to help grow and maintain muscle
Live by these for those added extras that give you the competition edge 10 nutrition facts to help grow and maintain muscle Get 20%–30% of daily calories from fat Fats are good for you (particularly monounsaturated and saturated). They maintain testosterone levels,...
Benefits of eating Aloe vera and natural remedies for Arthritis
Many people suffer from joint pain and arthritis. Some have to resort to Pain killers, operations or avoiding certain activities. Benefits of eating Aloe vera and natural remedies for Arthritis. Unfortunately the two types of arthritis (Osteoarthritis or Rheumatoid...
Which type of protein powder is right for you?
Let's start with a little science Which type of protein powder is right for you? Natural food protein is too big to be absorbed by the human gut. Our body has to digest the protein by breaking it down into smaller pieces which can be absorbed. Only single amino acids,...
Creatine how and when to use it
As with any supplement knowing how and when to use it to gain maximum performance is key. Creatine how and when to use it Initial Loading phase Typically up to 15 grams of creatine each day for 5 days This is a quick way to get your body stores up Split this dose over...
The perfect fitness – antitoxin – vitamin evening smoothie
Very low calories, high mixed source of antitoxins, along with iron and multi vitamins and minerals. The perfect fitness - antitoxin - vitamin evening smoothie. Small amount of healthy fat, high amount of good protein, flavonoids to aid in heart health and protection...
Can a banana help a hangover?
Bananas are packed with potassium and magnesium Can a banana help a hangover? Potassium and magnesium are two of the minerals often depleted in our bodies when alcohol is consumed. A lack of potassium in the body can lead to nausea, weakness and tiredness, so munching...
The simple health and fitness benefits of wheatgrass
Wheatgrass is one of the most potent healthy substances around The simple health and fitness benefits of wheatgrass. Having 30ml (a shot glass) is the equivalent of eating 1kg of leafy greens. Wheatgrass is the young grass stage of grain plants, taken just after...
Eat grapes for an endurance boost
Before a workout snack on some grapes for a natural endurance boost Eat grapes for an endurance boost. Rather than snacking on the standard carbs or protein bar before a workout, snack on some grapes. Researchers at the university of Alberta found that a compound in...
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