Archive for the ‘Nutrition’ Category

Saving Carbs

Saturday, April 5th, 2008

Whenever people engage into any form of exercise or weight loss program, the first thing they would normally scrutinize is Carbohydrates. The popular misconception is that carbs is the perpetrator in their uncontrollable weight gain. This article debunks that misunderstanding of the helpless victim and elaborates its worth.

Contrary to common belief, carbohydrates don’t make you fat. In fact, carbs help you burn fat. A lot of people are also unaware that carbs are their initial energy sources. Although there are simple and complex carbohydrates, it is the immediate fuel that the body uses up for everyday activities. During exercise, that same fuel the predominant fuel before using fat as the energy source. And to the gusto of many, you burn more calories eating carbs than fat.

Overall, carbohydrates present more valuable assistance in weight loss than most people conceived. Indeed, if you plan to enter a new exercise program with a diet on hand, make sure that if there’s anything you will remove from you usual meal, it shouldn’t be carbohydrates.

A Closer Look on Nutrients

Friday, October 12th, 2007

Protein, carbohydrates, and fats are the most common names you hear when talking about fitness and healthy. These highly touted nutrients already sound like a broken record as more and more people use the terms so forcefully. However, aside from protein, carbs, and fats, there are other essential nutrients needed by the body, to support daily health as well as fitness.

Water: The most abundant mineral available to man. Although very important, water is most forgotten. It is responsible for energy production, temperature control, transport of nutrients to name a few. Always keep water intake high in your system.

Vitamins. Minute amounts of these vital nutrients contribute in metabolism and biochemical reactions in the body. They serve as spark plugs assisting in energy production and cellular repair.

Minerals. The list includes sodium, calcium, iron, magnesium, etc. These inorganic compounds are required to sustain life and help in body functions.