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Why is Protein Important?
One thing to remember is that what you eat plays a huge part in helping you achieve your body shape goals. There is one thing that will make it so much easier. Protein, one of nature’s most complex nutrients, happens to be one of the most useful tools for permanent fat loss. Although protein has the same basic energy value
The Relationship between Nutrients and Physical Activity
Eating a varied diet that has servings of carbohydrates, protein, good fats and plenty of fruit and vegetables, will help the body get all the essential vitamin, minerals and macronutrients that are needed for the body to perform its daily tasks. However when participating in regular exercise our bodies are placed under greater stress, creating larger demands of
Nutritional Guidelines for Competition Travel
It is important to be prepared when travelling away from home for a tournament. If driving,take plenty of water in the car with you, so you can drink at regular intervals along the way. Either pack the food you will need or have an idea of exactly where you can stop at what time and what will be
Managing Fluid Intake
Remaining Hydrated: Include a glass of water with every meal. Don’t wait until you fell thirsty to drink water. Avoid alcohol, fizzy and coffee, as these are diuretics. They increase urine production, taking water out of the body. Add lemon juice, mint leaves, etc. to water, to make it easier to drink. Ice cold water is also more
Fat…… is it really BAD for us???
For some reason we all seem to be scared of fat. Even the smartest of us are still buying the 99% fat free products thinking we’re doing the right thing. Yet society is getting more and more increasingly overweight as we progress into a new era. I think that with food there is never going to be one side to
Glycaemic Index
The glycaemic index, “G.I. Factor” as it is commonly known, is a way tocompare the effect of different foods on the levels of sugar in the blood. Carbohydrates are nutrients found in foods. They can be sweet, like those in sugar, or starchy like those in potato, bread or pasta. Like most foods, carbohydrates must be digested into its basic
General Nutrition Guidelines for training
Before training or competition Make sure you are well hydrated prior to training or competition by aiming to drink 250ml of water with each meal consumed during the day. And have 1-2 glasses of water prior to commencing training or competition. 1-2 hours before training/competition, choose a meal that is low fat, has a small amount of
Does your morning meal contain enough protein?
Protein is a building block of cells throughout the body. It is necessary for healthy skin, nails, muscles, cartilage and blood. Protein helps to build and repair bodily tissues, and it is used to produce hormones and enzymes. When you eat protein for breakfast, you will feel more energized and ready to take on your day. You are also more
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are defiantly the food we always look for when we need something comforting or just want to indulge. But let’s face it; carbohydrates exist for one reason only, to provide our bodies with the necessary energy to function every day. The problem is that not all carbohydrates have the same energy or nutrient values and, are also digested at
Breakdown of all the Major Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamin A Vitamin A is fat soluble and includes the compounds retinal, retinol, and four known carotenoids (beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, gamma-carotene, and beta-cryptoxanthin). Vitamin A is used for the following function Healthy eyes and vision Reproduction Embryonic Development, especially in the development of the spinal cord and vertebrae, limbs, heart, eyes and ears. It is necessary for normal
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