While we are told to eat a balanced diet, one might ponder what makes a diet balanced. Especially in times when carbohydrates are declared bad and proteins are favored, one needs to know how much protein is needed. For athletes who are burning more calories, protein intake is especially crucial.
The general recommendation for protein is that 10-35 percent of one's caloric intake should consist of protein, according to the Mayo Clinic. Of course, with a range that broad it can be difficult to determine exactly how much each athlete needs.
Speaking with Shara Aaron, a registered dietitian and certified fitness
Complete Proteins
by Louise October 18th, 2010 | Diet
I bet that you have heard of the idea of "complete proteins." Theconcept was first introduced by Frances Moore Lappé in her 1971 bestseller Diet for a Small Planet. Basically, the thought was that by combining two different "incomplete proteins" in one meal, someone who didn't eat animal proteins (i.e. vegetarians, or more specifically, vegans), would be able to form a high-quality "complete protein." The American Dietetic Association and the National Research Council promptly adopted this idea, urging vegetarians to be cautious about eating complementary proteins.
This much is true: Animal proteins (protein from meat, fish, poultry, milk, cheese, and
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This much is true: Animal proteins (protein from meat, fish, poultry, milk, cheese, and
Improving Diets Sneakily
by MPK September 17th, 2010 | Diet
While there are many people who enjoy eating a healthy diet, there are many people who don't. However, there are ways to add more nutrition to recipes without the diners knowing. Sure, it's sneaky, but if it's helpful to that person's health, is it really a crime?
One easy way to improve the nutritional value of a dish is by adding flax seed. Flax seed provides both fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. Fiber can improve digestive health, lower blood cholesterol, and control blood sugar levels. Omega-3 fatty acids may improve cardiovascular health.
So, what are the best ways to serve flax
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One easy way to improve the nutritional value of a dish is by adding flax seed. Flax seed provides both fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. Fiber can improve digestive health, lower blood cholesterol, and control blood sugar levels. Omega-3 fatty acids may improve cardiovascular health.
So, what are the best ways to serve flax
College Health
by Kendall Ryan September 13th, 2010 | Diet, Exercise, Sleep
College is a time for adjustment for your mind and body. It is hard to get used to such a big change but something you must be most conscious of is your health. Here are some guidelines to keep you healthy this year:
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- Eat healthy. Try to each a lot of fruits and vegetables and minimize the carbs. Carbs are easier and faster to eat on the go but a lot worse for you! Pizza is fast but loaded with oils and fat from the cheeses. Although a healthier diet may be a tad more expensive, you have to allocate
Prebiotics and Probiotics
by TJ Davis August 2nd, 2010 | Nutrition
There has been a lot of talk recently about the digestive benefits of probiotics. These are living microorganisms which offer a health benefit to their host, including lowering of cholesterol and blood pressure, reducing inflammation, managing lactose intolerance, and boosting immunity. Certain fermented foods - like pickles, miso soup, yogurt, soy sauce, or sauerkraut - contain types of bacteria that aid in healthy digestion. These beneficial bacterial strains include bifidobacterium and lactobacillis, two of the most common probiotics. The way they work is by adding "good" bacteria to your intestinal tract and overcoming the bacterial imbalance called dysbiosis, in
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