Quite a few of my previous articles have covered protein. However, after looking back at these articles I have decided that I have not given this topic a good enough write up. That is why today I am going to be writing about protein in greater detail. WHAT IS PROTEIN? Protein is one of the three macronutrients that your body depends upon for survival (carbohydrates and fats are the other two). It is constructed from carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen and oxygen which are arranged as long chains of amino acids. There are 23 amino acids in total and your body requires each one for different … [Read more...]
3 Enjoyable Ways To Stay Fit In The Summer
Hello everyone. Today's article is a guest post from Nicole White who writes about her masters in health care at her blog. If you are looking for a career in healthcare administration this site is a fantastic resource so please check it out after you have finished reading her guest post. ----- Summer is the season during which many people (mostly women) are obsessed with a notion to shed a few pounds in order to look attractive while sunning themselves. It additionally becomes more influential to do so when you see others at the pool who have kept themselves toned and fit. Coming up … [Read more...]
7 Healthy Carbohydrates That You Should Be Eating Regularly
In my last few articles I have been discussing carbohydrates in detail. I have covered the benefits of consuming the right amount, the disadvantages of consuming too many and the methods to follow when choosing carbohydrates. Today I want to make this advice a little more practical and supply you with seven healthy carbohydrates that you should be eating on a regular basis. 1) APPLES:- Apples are tasty and come in a variety of flavours. They are also small and portable meaning that they can be eaten any time and anywhere. On top of this apples are rich in a number of healthy nutrients … [Read more...]
The Disadvantages Of Consuming Too Many Carbohydrates
My recent series of articles have focussed on carbohydrates. Over the course of these articles I have come to the conclusion that carbohydrates have a number of benefits as long as you choose wisely. However, even if you do choose the right carbohydrates you can still overindulge. Today I am going to be discussing some of the potential drawbacks associated with consuming too many carbohydrates. 1) WEIGHT GAIN:- Carbohydrates are your body's preferred energy source. When you eat any type of carbohydrates your body breaks them down into glucose in the digestive tract. This glucose is then … [Read more...]
The Benefits Of Carbohydrates
In my last few articles I have been focussing on carbohydrates. I started by explaining exactly what they are and then covered a number of related topics including the glycemic index and the steps you should take when choosing your carbohydrates. In this article I am going to cover the benefits that carbohydrates can provide. 1) THEY ARE AN EXCELLENT ENERGY SOURCE:- The primary function of carbohydrates is to provide your body with energy. When you ingest any form of carbohydrate (whether it be pure sugar, whole grain bread or a piece of fruit) it is broken down into glucose in the … [Read more...]
5 Top Tips To Consider When Choosing Carbohydrates
In my last couple of articles I discussed carbohydrates and the glycemic index (GI). In my article on carbohydrates I discussed the different types and came to the conclusion that you should choose slow digesting, nutritionally dense carbohydrates where possible. In the following article I looked at the glycemic index as a potential tool for selecting carbohydrates and came to the conclusion that whilst it is a useful starting point, it is flawed and is not something you should fully base your diet around. In this article I will be bringing this information together and providing you with … [Read more...]
The Glycemic Index Explained
In my last article I discussed the different types of carbohydrates and the way that your body uses them. At the end of that article I mentioned that you should choose slow digesting, nutritionally dense carbohydrates where possible. However, sometimes it can be quite difficult to determine which carbohydrates these are. That is why today I am going to be writing about one of the methods you can use to choose the best carbohydrates – the glycemic index (GI). WHAT IS THE GLYCEMIC INDEX? The glycemic index is a system which ranks foods based on how they affect blood glucose levels. It … [Read more...]
The Free Fitness Tips Newsletter – February 2009
Hello Everyone. The Free Fitness Tips Newsletter - February 2009 is now online. You can view the HTML version by Clicking Here. You can view the PDF version by Clicking Here. If you have anything you would like to say about this month's newsletter please leave a comment at the end of this post. Happy reading :-) … [Read more...]
What are Carbohydrates?
In a number of my previous articles I have stated that you should go for complex carbohydrates where possible and minimise your consumption of simple carbohydrates. After thinking about this for some time I realised that I had never fully understood or explained the difference between the two. That's why today I am going to be discussing carbohydrates in greater detail. WHAT ARE CARBOHYDRATES? Carbohydrates are one of three macronutrients with fats and protein being the other two. They are made from a combination of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen hence the name 'carbo' (meaning carbon) … [Read more...]
Kick Things Up a Notch: The Top 3 Everyday Cardio Exercises to Help You Stay Fit
Hello everyone. Today's article is a guest post from Nick Clipton who manages and writes for the weight gain blog: http://www.buildingbodymuscles.com/. Nick's blog contains lots of fantastic muscle building information and also reviews many of the top body building programs so feel free to check it out after you have finished reading. ----- The importance of exercising cannot be stressed enough no matter what body type it is that you have. The human body is made to move and if you are leading a sedentary lifestyle with hardly any exercise, there is a big possibility for you to experience … [Read more...]