Energy Drinks: Keep Yourself Going and Going…
Posted May 28, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Donnell Peavy
Section: His Health, Physical Health, Lifestyle Health, His Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Supplements
The nutritional fad of the decade, perhaps the century, is the energy drink. In 2007, energy drink sales totaled 4.7 billion dollars, up from 3.5 billion in 2006. Prices vary, but they are steep in comparison to other soft drinks. With the…
Exercise Prevents and Treats Diabetes
Posted April 24, 2008 at 04:00 PM by Jamal Walker
Section: In The News, His Fitness, Cardio Training, Strength Training, Injuries & Rehab, His Health, Physical Health
According to Dr. Mirkin, vigorous exercise can help to prevent and to treat diabetes. The vast majority is caused by an inability to respond to insulin, a hormone that breaks down sugar. Because a diabetic’s body does not respond to insulin, blood sugar…
Does Exercising Before Eating Burn Fat?
Posted January 14, 2008 at 03:00 PM by Jamal Walker
Section: His Fitness, Cardio Training, His Health, Physical Health, His Nutrition, Healthy Eating
The answer is yes. Well, it doesn’t actually burn fat, but it rather “redirects” fat to the muscles. Research from Washington University School of Medicine shows that the calories in a meal high in fat or sugar are less likely to…
How to Stop Drinking Soda
Posted December 17, 2007 at 12:00 PM by Jamal Walker
Section: His Nutrition, Healthy Eating
This recent article from WebMD gives some great tips on how to stop drinking soda. Soda (particularly regular soda), besides having a large amount of sugar, has a high level of high fructose corn syrup - which has an adverse…
Low Blood Sugar Causes Mental Fatigue During Competition
Posted November 24, 2007 at 05:00 PM by Martha Jones
Section: In The News, His Fitness, Cardio Training, Injuries & Rehab, His Health, Physical Health
Athletes can expect to feel fatigued when their blood sugar levels drop. Researchers at Loughborough University, UK showed that athletes who did not take sugar during soccer competition lasting 90 minutes felt more tired, had less competitive desire, and had far…
How to Keep Your Teeth as Healthy as Your Body
Posted November 9, 2007 at 12:00 PM by Lisa Cieplechowicz
Section: In The News, His Fitness, Cardio Training, His Health, Physical Health, His Nutrition
Let’s be honest - how much do you really worry about your oral health? Though we log in hours at the gym, wake up early to take morning jogs, and watch what we eat to keep off those extra pounds, how…
The facts on fructose
Posted November 2, 2007 at 02:00 PM by Katie Drummond
Section: His Nutrition, Healthy Eating
We all know that food labels can be misleading, but what about fructose instead of plain old sugar on a sports drink ingredient list? Is fructose a “healthier” version of the sweet stuff?
Nope - Fructose is not better for…
Q&A: Will following a low- carbohydrate diet help me run faster?
Posted August 17, 2007 at 02:00 PM by Martin Kennedy
Section: His Fitness, Cardio Training, His Nutrition, Diets
There is no evidence that it will. Runners get fuel for their muscles from fat and sugar in muscles, fat and sugar in the bloodstream and, to a lesser degree, from protein. The key to increasing endurance for racing is to store as…
Body fat: friend or foe?
Posted August 10, 2007 at 04:00 PM by Lisa Cieplechowicz
Section: In The News, His Health, Physical Health, Lifestyle Health, His Nutrition, Healthy Eating
There’s no question that fat has a bad reputation. To look at the number of people who belong to gyms and weight loss programs, or the amount of individuals undergoing liposuction each year, it becomes glaringly obvious how hated and feared fat…
Making Sense of Gluctose and Fructose
Posted August 6, 2007 at 03:00 PM by Shannon Clark
Section: In The News, His Health, Physical Health
Everyone is talking about carbohydrates these days - are they good or are they bad? And how much of them should you be consuming? Which ones are going to cause the most trouble and which ones will actually help you? These are all questions…
The Juice on Juice: A nutritional, medicinal, and flavorful guide to the perfect post-run drink
Posted July 10, 2007 at 04:30 PM by Bridget Sullivan
Section: In The News, His Fitness, Injuries & Rehab, His Health, Physical Health
It’s hot out, you’ve finished your workout, you’re standing in front of the mini-mart fridge considering your options. Water isn’t quite enough, and you had a prerun sports drink. Here’s something new: a juice blend called pomegranate blue. Sounds refreshing and, as a bonus,…
Carbs: Quick, Slow or Confusing?
Posted June 22, 2007 at 11:43 AM by Bridget Sullivan
Section: His Nutrition, Healthy Eating
The following article was submitted by sports nutritionist Nancy Clark. Nancy Clark, MS, RD CSSD (Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics) counsels active people at her private practice located at Healthworks, the premier fitness center in Chestnut Hill MA (617-383-6100). Her popular Sports Nutrition Guidebook, NEW 2007 Food Guide for…
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On September 7, 2008
SavoryTv said:
Great recipe, thank you for posting!