In conclusion of the month of June, I’m going to put one more “nugget” to help take care of our guys. Here are a few foods you can consider that help men keep their bodies in check in what can be problem areas. Tomatoes are starting to come on the vine and some people have...
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Flower Power Part 2
The need to generate mass isn’t limited to bodybuilders. Older people are subject to sarcopenia, or muscle loss that comes with the aging process; BCAAs can help retard sarcopenia. In addition, these crucial amino acids have been found to help improve blood glucose levels (Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology 1/23/17). BCAAs also support nitric...
Flower Power Part 1
Once upon a time, fitness enthusiasts who wanted to build muscle mass had limited options when it came to protein powders. Today, new plant-based sources offer discerning bodybuilders a wider variety of choices, including lifters who favor a vegetarian or vegan approach to eating and those who try to eat a low-glycemic diet, one meant...
Why Fiber Part 2
Continuing on with the importance of fiber, for most people more is better when it comes to fiber intake. However, people experiencing acute inflammation in their gut, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s, and diverticulitis, lower fiber intake during times when flare ups occur. After these times subside, having a higher fiber intake is helpful in stopping...
Why Fiber Part 1
Fiber is known too many to be an important part of our diet. However, it is seemingly very difficult to obtain from the standard diet. Today I’ll do my best to convince you again why you want this crucial ingredient to be a part of your daily dietary habits. Fiber plays a unique role in...
Blood Sugar-balancing Supplements Prt 2
A continuation from last weeks article about some natural ideas that could help you balance blood sugar. French grape seed extract is rich in free radical-fighting flavonoids and has been found to benefit many aspects of metabolic syndrome – a condition that is often the forerunner of diabetes. In a randomized, placebo-controlled study, researchers from...
Blood Sugar-Balancing Supplements Prt 1
Diet and weight loss can have a huge impact on the odds of developing diabetes – or if you’ve already been diagnosed with the disease, helping to manage your blood sugar levels. But sometimes your best efforts simply aren’t enough. The following herbs and nutrients have been found to help normalize blood sugar levels when...
Protein Goes Paleo Part 2
Clean & Green Take sunflower seeds, for example. In addition to providing vitamin E and other essential nutrients, sunflower protein is a good source of branched chain amino acids (BCAAs), which help the body create muscle tissue. Pumpkin seeds are a rich source of healthy fats that support the body’s ability to control hidden inflammation,...
Protein Goes Paleo Part 1
Whether they’re trying to slim down, buff up or just plain feel better, more and more people are turning to the Paleo (short for “Paleolithic”) diet to get the results they want. It’s a way of eating that centers around foods available to early humans before the development of agriculture approximately 10,000 years ago....
Keeping your Friends Healthy Part 2
Continuing on with last week’s article from Nordic Naturals on pet health and the role Omega 3 has in your pet’s life. What is the best way to add omega-3s to my pet’s diet? The best source of omega-3s for cats and dogs is fish oil. Omega-3s are found abundantly in cold-water fish, with...