Carbohydrates are a controversial macronutrient in health and fitness circles. Many people see them as a nutrient that contributes to chronic diseases such as diabetes and something that should be avoided at all costs. While it's true that you can technically survive without carbohydrates (your body can use fats and protein for energy if there are no carbohydrates available) and eating too many or eating the wrong kind can be very damaging to your health, when you eat the right kind of carbohydrates, in the right quantities, they can boost your health in numerous ways. That's why today I'm … [Read more...]
The Beginner’s Guide To Whey Protein
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Nikki Mccoy who writes for Nutrition Discounters. ----- If you have any experience in the world of fitness or have spent any time around serious athletes, you’ve probably heard them talk about protein shakes or adding “protein powder” to their food. You may have even tried some yourself, getting a scoop of the powder added to a smoothie for a little boost. Chances are, if you’ve ever tried protein powder, it really was whey protein powder. Whey powder is the most common type of protein supplement. Before you start using it … [Read more...]
Why You Shouldn’t Load Up on Carbs at Dinner
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from freelance writer Alvina Lopez. ----- I’m sure you’ve all heard the advice to avoid late-night snacks (particularly those full of carbohydrates) before bed, but I’ve found that many people don’t seem to understand why. Many people also don’t hold as much scrutiny over the carbs they eat at dinner when perhaps they should. There Is No Golden Rule Here I must first insert a disclaimer here that a lot the advice I’m giving in this article is meant for the general, average person. The average person usually comes home from work … [Read more...]
3 Simple Steps For Avoiding Protein Deficiency
In 1 of my recent posts I said that I was going to start writing more practical articles which should be a lot more useful for visitors to this website. After looking through my website stats last night I noticed that 1 of my most popular articles is on protein deficiency. Based on this I have decided to do a follow up article and provide you with 3 simple steps for avoiding protein deficiency. 1) HAVE PROTEIN WITH YOUR BREAKFAST Most people’s breakfasts contain very little protein. They normally eat carbohydrate heavy foods such as cereal or toast and avoid the protein. If this sounds … [Read more...]
Protein Supplements and Muscle Building
Hello everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from Predator Nutrition who sell a range of competitively priced protein supplements on their website. ----- A bewildering array of different types of dietary sports supplements are available online and in specialist shops these days, all of them claiming to help boost and quicken muscle development in weightlifters, bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts. So what are the best products on the market? First of all, instead of “what is the best product?” a better would be: “what is the best product for me?” Bodybuilding supplements help … [Read more...]
How To Use Carbs To Manipulate Your Body Into Extreme Fat Loss Mode
Hello everyone. Today’s guest post comes from Johnny Palmer from How To Lose Body Fat Fast. ----- Carbs, protein, fats, vitamins, minerals... All of these are essential in the right amounts to a good, healthy diet - but what is the most important for fat loss? That is like asking what is more important to a human - the skin, the brain, the lungs, the blood... They are all equally important to fat loss, because if your body is not in perfect harmony, then it is not in a state to lose body fat - in fact it will cling to fat the less nourished you are. This is brutally (and sadly) … [Read more...]
14 Negative Symptoms Of Dietary Fat Deficiency
Despite being vilified for many years, dietary fats are one of the 3 main nutrients that your body needs to function properly. Their numerous health benefits include controlling blood levels of cholesterol and glucose, preventing the development of cancer, reducing your heart disease risk and supporting your vital organs (including your brain, your heart, your liver and your lungs). However, due to the popularity of low fat diets and the untrue assertion that dietary fat is automatically stored as body fat, many people choose to eliminate this macronutrient from their diet. Doing this can … [Read more...]
Lecithin Explained
Hello everyone. Today’s guest post comes from Monique Muro who promotes AllDaySlim - a natural dietary supplement which can also improve energy levels and support proper sleep patterns. —– Doctors and scientists have waffled about the benefits of lecithin for years. While some scientists agree the lipid material can improve memory, metabolism, liver and cognitive function, cholesterol levels, fat transport, and protect cell membranes, others tout that lecithin studies have ultimately been inconclusive. Benefits of Lecithin At its core, lecithin is a multi-functional lipid … [Read more...]
7 Adverse Effects Of Protein Deficiency
Protein is a macronutrient that is essential for the construction, maintenance and repair of all your body's cells. Your body cannot survive without this nutrient. Failing to consume enough can have a number of negative side effects and ultimately leads to death. Protein deficiency normally affects people in developing countries who cannot get enough of this nutrient as a result of famine. It can also affect people in developed countries who make poor dietary choices (usually as a result of fad diets or poverty). Vegetarians and vegans are also more susceptible to protein deficiency … [Read more...]
3 Potential Side Effects Of Carbohydrate Deficiency
Low carbohydrate diets have become increasingly popular in recent years due to a large number of low carbohydrate diet plans (Atkins, South Beach, The Zone) getting high amounts of media attention. The basic principle behind these diets is that by reducing your carbohydrate intake you force your body into a state of ketosis (where it burns fat for energy instead of glucose and glycogen). As a result you burn more body fat and store less of it. Whilst these diets are very effective and in my opinion support good health (I have tried to reduce my carbohydrate intake over the last year), it … [Read more...]