April 2008
Monthly Archive
Intensive Training: The Carbo-Load Diet
Posted by admin on 28 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are the most efficient fuel for energy production. They can also be stored as glycogen in muscles and the liver, functioning as a readily available energy source for prolonged, strenuous exercise. For these reasons, carbohydrates may be the most important nutrient for sports performance. Emphasizing grains, starchy vegetables, fruits, low-fat dairy products, and carbohydrate-replacement beverages, along with reducing intake of fatty foods, results in a relatively high-carbohydrate diet. Continue Reading »
More than Sugar: Varieties of Natural Sweeteners
Posted by admin on 25 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: Sugar, Alternatives, Sweeteners
When cooking and baking, refined sweeteners can easily be replaced with natural ones, such as brown rice syrup and honey.
Some people prefer “natural” sweeteners over refined ones. In most cases, they are less refined than white sugar and may contain small amounts of vitamins and minerals. Continue Reading »
What does soy do?
Posted by admin on 23 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: Soy, Food
Soy, a staple food in many Asian countries, contains valuable constituents, including protein, isoflavones, saponins, and phytosterols. Soy protein provides essential amino acids. When eaten with rice, soy provides protein comparable with that found in animal products. Soy is low in fat and cholesterol-free.
The isoflavones in soy, primarily genistein and daidzein, have been well researched by scientists for their antioxidant and phytoestrogenic properties. Saponins enhance immune function and bind to cholesterol to limit its absorption in the intestine. Phytosterols and other components of soy have been reported to lower cholesterol levels. Continue Reading »
What does vitamin E do?
Posted by admin on 21 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: Antioxidants
Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects cell membranes and other fat-soluble parts of the body, such as low-density lipoprotein (LDL; “bad” cholesterol) cholesterol, from damage. Continue Reading »
Acai Berry: Nature’s Superfood
Posted by admin on 15 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: Superfoods
Parts of acai berry used and where is acai berry grown
The Acai (pronounced ah-SIGH-ee) tree is a palm tree that grows in South America, specifically the Amazon rainforest. The small berries that grow on top of this tree are dark violet in color and are know as the Acai berry.
The acai berry has the symmetry of a grape and the size of a giant blueberry, the Acai fruit tastes a bit like wild raspberry with a hint of grape. Continue Reading »
Dietary changes that may be helpful for prostate cancer
Posted by admin on 12 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: prostate cancer, Diet, Cancer
The following dietary changes have been studied in connection with prostate cancer. Continue Reading »
Green Tea for Weight Control
Posted by admin on 07 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: Weight Control, Green Tea, Diet
Why do dieters use it?*
Some dieters say that green tea promotes weight loss.
What do the advocates say?*
Green tea is a good choice for people on a weight-loss program because it can help them to lead a healthier lifestyle. For example, substituting green tea for coffee with cream and sugar not only saves calories but also supplies a lot of healthful substances, such as polyphenols and flavonoids, that can help improve one’s overall health.
Green tea contains a small amount of caffeine, so it serves as a mild appetite suppressant as well. Continue Reading »
What is American Ginseng?
Posted by admin on 04 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: Sexual Problems, American Ginseng, Ginseng
Many Native American tribes used American ginseng. Medicinal applications ranged from digestive disorders to sexual problems. The Chinese began to use American ginseng after it was imported during the 1700s. The traditional applications of American ginseng in China are significantly different from those for Panax ginseng (Asian ginseng). Continue Reading »