Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
A runnerโs diet should have extra calories to support training as well as optimal nutrition to promote muscle recovery. Well-planned vegetarian diets can be just as healthy and effective for a runner as one that includes meat or other animal products.
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A high-carb diet causes your body to live in a state of constant high-blood sugar levels and spiked insulin loads. When you cut back on carbs, you lower blood sugar and insulin levels to reduce inflammation and improve your body's ability to burn fat.
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You consume a protein shake right after your workout to help with recovery and muscle growth. If you've worked hard, though, this shake isn't going to hold you for long. Your body craves and needs more energy in the form of calories.
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Flax seeds are a source of healthy fats, fiber and phytochemicals. You must consume flaxseeds ground to benefit from their nutrients. You can incorporate ground flaxseed into baked goods, smoothies, cereal or on salads.
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Tomato paste is reduction of tomatoes that is strained of all seeds and skin. The long hours of cooking thicken tomatoes into a paste by reducing excess moisture. Available in tubes or cans, tomato paste features concentrated tomato flavor.
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Thousands of types of cereal are available. Some offer complete nutrition, high fiber and low amounts of added sugar. Others, however, are simply made of refined flour and corn syrup with laboratory-added vitamins and minerals.
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Fungal infections come in many forms, including yeast infections and athlete's foot. A body fungus usually thrives in warm, moist areas and can attack people with weaker immune systems. They're also contagious, which is why you should wear flip-flops in the gym shower and not share hair brushes.
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Pre-workout nutrition gives you the energy and nutrients to perform your best, but only if you eat the right kind of foods. Too-large servings or hard-to-digest foods can make you feel sluggish or nauseous, and they can send you to unexpected restroom stops, which puts a damper on your workout efforts.
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The best way to get your daily protein is through whole food, but this isn't always practical or possible. Supplement manufacturers are there to help you meet your daily protein needs with the convenience of bars and powders. Which type you choose depends on your goals and the quality of the product.
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According to the American Academy of Dermatology, the natural hair growth cycle means you shed between 50 and 100 hairs daily. If you're experiencing far greater shedding than this, it could be a result of outside stressors, including a dramatic change in your diet.
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Carbs provide your body with fuel so you can lift weights and build muscle. Big servings of white bread, pasta and breakfast cereal aren't required for you to gain lean mass, though. A moderately low-carb diet that contains small servings of whole grains and starchy vegetables promotes muscle growth, too.
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Proponents of juicing claim they have unbounded energy due to the load of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants they're taking in. Juice cleanses, in which you surrender most or all whole food in favor of green drinks, also promise that you'll remove toxins from your body so you feel less foggy and fatigued.
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Powerade is one of dozens of sports drinks on the market promising to rehydrate you better than water. Children and adults guzzle down sports drinks at the gym and on the field but also drink them when no exercise is involved.
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You'll hear "lactic acid" and "lactate" used interchangeably by trainers, coaches and other sports experts. Colloquially, people assume you mean the same thing when you use either term, but they are technically different.
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A low-carb diet limits your daily carbohydrate consumption to fewer than 150 grams. Some very low-carb plans limit you to fewer than 30 grams per day. Usually, starchy and sweet foods, such as graham crackers, are off the menu. Foods good for low-carb diets include proteins, healthy fats and watery, fibrous vegetables.
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In 2013, the protein bar market generated about $500 million dollars, according to Euromonitor International. Judging by this number of sales, people eat protein bars often, including as a convenient meal replacement.
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Most protein powders direct you to mix them in water or another liquid. This goes for just about any type of powder -- including whey, casein, soy, egg and vegan options.
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While low-calorie, high-protein diets can assist with weight loss, you can go too low. A 1,000-calorie diet is lower than the minimum recommended amount of calories both women and men should eat per day for optimal nutrition and energy. For some people, a high-protein diet plan may not be healthy.
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Raw foods proponents sing the nutritional praises of their strict diets, claiming that you'll experience optimal nutrition and better digestion when you don't heat foods above 116-degrees Fahrenheit. Raw nuts are an intrinsic part of a raw food diet because they provide protein, healthy fats and essential minerals.
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Indian cuisine uses sour, sweet, spicy and hot flavors to create rich, luscious dishes that are often sopped up with flavorful rice or toasty naan. Tandoori, curries and dal make your mouth water, but you wonder what they do to your carb intake.
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