Omega 3 Benefits vs Omega 6
November 19, 2008
Omega 3 Benefits vs Omega 6
About Omega’s
Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids are both considered to be entirely essential when it comes to good health. The key word is “essential” because our bodies cannot create it and therefore we must obtain it from our diets. Together, Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids play an important role in brain function, stimulating skin & hair growth, maintaining bone health & reproductive capability, and regulating metabolism. There are some differences between the two fatty acids that are important to understand, however.
Omega 3 fatty acids are considered good fats, while a high level of Omega 6 fatty acids can be hazardous to our health. Having the proper balance between both of these fatty acids is important if you want to maintain a healthy weight and for a number of other reasons I will explain shortly.
Unfortunately, today’s modern diet has result in an influx of Omega 6 fatty acids, and not nearly enough Omega 3 fatty acids. We tend to get the Omega 6 fatty acids from the various cooking oils and food processing ingredients. That is why doctors and scientists have declared it necessary for most people to supplement with Omega 3 to restore balance to the body.
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Whey Protein Powder
November 17, 2008
Whey Protein Powder
Whey protein powder is without a doubt in my opinion the most important supplement for anyone who wants to maintain or gain muscle size, lose body fat or just be healthy overall! Let’s look at why…
Benefits of Whey Protein Powder
Whether you are someone who wants to lose weight or gain muscle size and definition, there are a countless number of benefits when it comes to supplementing your diet with whey protein. Another huge bonus is that it is easy to digest and has high bio-availability for your body to make use of. So let’s look at some of the benefits. Read more…
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Benefits of Acai Berry
November 9, 2008
Benefits of Acai Berry
Many online health sites are recently claiming that the Acai berry is a miracle weight loss fruit which also helps you lower your cholesterol and gain energy.
Are these claims true or fiction?
Well according to my research from medical journals and university studies, these claims have not been tested scientifically in a double blind study. In fact, we are just beginning to understand the complexity and beauty of the health promoting effects which the acai berry holds.
The acai berry is small round purple berry found from the palm trees of the Brazilian Amazon and only contains a little amount of flesh around a large seed (the size of blueberries). Read more…
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CLA – The Secret Fat Loss Formula
November 6, 2008
What is CLA?
CLA stands for Conjugated Linoleic Acid which is a naturally occurring free fatty acid that is found in dairy products and meat (such as beef and lamb).
What are the Benefits of CLA?
CLA has been shown to increase muscle mass while at the same time reducing body fat and acting as an anti-catabolic agent (i.e. slows down your bodies break down of muscle tissue).
But that’s not all. CLA has also been shown to be a powerful antioxidant which has anti-cancer properties where studies have shown the hindrance of tumor growth in mice. Read more…
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Benefits of Vitamin C
November 4, 2008
About Vitamin C
Let’s do a quick overview of the importance of Vitamin C.
Well firstly, Vitamin C (aka ascorbic acid) is a water soluble vitamin that humans must obtain through our diet. It is required for the synthesis of collagen which forms the structural component of bone, blood vessels, tendons, and ligaments.
Vitamin C also plays a critical role in our brain in the synthesis of neurotransmitters which directly affects our mood. Furthermore, Vitamin C has two other important functions. It helps transport fat to cells for conversion to energy (i.e. fat burning), and is a highly effective antioxidant. Read more…
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The Master Cleanse
October 5, 2008
The Master Cleanse
If you sit up right in your chair and pay special attention to this lesson you will have long lasting benefits which far outlast any diet cleanse.
Have I got your attention? Let’s go! The idea behind my master cleanse is to clean out your kitchen of all of the foods which are really your worst enemy when it comes to losing excess weight and building a lean and healthy body. This is actually something many of my clients have hired me to do, but I’m going to try and tell you all the things to watch out for so hopefully you can start yourself.
One quick note here. Some of you may say, “Well I don’t want to just throw out all that stuff, I will eventually use it one day and I’ve spent good money on it.” Get this thought out of your head right now. Are you willing to spend money on diet pills or other expensive health supplements? Well if you are then you are making the wrong move first because all that bud stuff in your kitchen is going to mess that all up. Read more…
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Diet Pills – My Sincere Advice
July 7, 2008
Should I Take Diet Pills?
You may be preparing for some beach time, or just want to get a kick start on losing weight so you look towards diet pills as a supplemental aid to get you in the right direction.
You may or may not agree with this statement for whatever reason you have been lead to believe by media and/or your physician.
Speaking from experience I don’t think all diet pills are really that bad. Although, I have come across pills that have made my heart race so fast I felt like I needed to catch my breath, there have also been ones that I have taken that have boosted me out of my lazy work station. Read more…
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Diet Pills – Top 5
July 1, 2008
Diet Pills – Top 5
It’s important that you give it some thought before you just go ahead and pop a pill. This is your body after all and although your ego may be over-riding the reason behind taking diet pills, it’s good to become consciously aware of why you are taking them. Read more…
