Archive for the ‘Nutrition’ Category

Whey Protein Powder Benefits

Tuesday, January 18th, 2011

If you follow nutrition at all you have no doubt heard a lot about whey protein powder lately. Over the past few years it has gained a lot of attention amongst nutritionists and athletes for it’s incredible health benefits.

The list of positives when it comes to whey is almost too long to list. Not only is it possibly natures best and most complete protein, but it is also gaining the reputation as being a superfood. I say it is a “complete protein” because whey contains all of the essential amino acids that your body needs.

Not only that, but whey has become known as a superfood because of it’s incredibly high amount of antioxidants. Included in it’s list of antioxidants is glutathione, which is also know as the body’s “master antioxidant”. If you don’t know, antioxidants are excellent for fighting cancer causing cells.

These are just two reasons that whey protein powder is beloved by bodybuilders, athletes, men, women, and nutritionists alike.

Acai Juice – Nutrition and Buying Guide

Sunday, December 19th, 2010

The success of acai juice can be attributed mainly to its exceptional content of antioxidants called anthocyanins. It contains ten to thirty times more of them than red wine, grapes, and blackberries, which are the other food sources highest in anthocyanins. The rest of the success of acai juice is a result of its extensive nutritional profile that includes vitamins (especially B vitamins), minerals, essential fatty acids, plant sterols, sugars and lots of fiber. The acai berry is one of the most nutrient dense fruits across the globe.

As you can imagine, there are many unscrupulous companies that are trying to cash in on this health-promoting juice. So it is important to be careful and really understand your product before buying. One important factor to look out for is if the product is certified organic. If so, you can rest assured that the acai juice you are buying is free of pesticides and has been grown with tender loving care!

Incidence of Candida in Men

Wednesday, December 15th, 2010

The incidence of candida in men has increased during the last several years. This is due to the poor sanitary practices of male subjects in different places. Tropical countries and other similar areas are common locations where the cases of Candida in male patients are more extensive. This is due to the presence of a wet and humid environment where Candida would flourish. In order to lower the incidence of Candida in male patients, several preventive measures can be established. This would include wearing cool clothes, applying anti fungal creams and taking in the proper medications. The proper sanitary habits are also crucial. This is very important since Candida can spread quickly to different parts of the body which could create a lot of disorders and problems.

Men should be extra careful since they are more susceptible to fungal infections compared to female patients. There are different ways to deal with the infection. Men should maintain a strict and healthy lifestyle in order to prevent disorders and disruptions in the health.

Increase Your Fruit and Vegetable Intake with a Juicer Machine

Friday, October 29th, 2010

Improving our health and well-being is something that many of us are trying to do. It is important for us to achieve better health, so that our bodies hold up well into old age. Just look at Jack LaLanne, 95 and still working out 2 hours a day!

As most of us know, an integral part of achieving optimum health is through eating fresh fruits and vegetables every day. Of course, this is not always easy to do, especially if our schedules are hectic. So an easy way to get plenty of fresh produce into our daily diet is by making our own fresh juices at home. Juicer machines are becoming ever popular and you will now find them as a staple kitchen appliance in many homes these days. A juicer machine can make a glass of juice in just 10 seconds or less. One glass of juice, on average is about 5 portions of fruits or veggies. What could be an easier way to get your daily 5!

Vitamin B12 Information On Benefits And Deficiencies

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

There are a lot of vitamins that are now being researched on and although Vitamin B12 is not really one of the more popular vitamins, however there are many benefits of vitamin b12 that can help your health and overall wellbeing. Vitamin B12 is also known as cyanocobalamin. It is a water soluble vitamin.

            Vitamin B12 can usually be found in dairy products such as milk and cheese. It can also be found in meat and fish but there are studies now that say that they can also be extracted from other foods like seaweed and Soya. However, due to the lack of vitamin B12 that can be found from plant foods, it has been advised that vitamin B12 should not be used as a substitute to other vitamins needed by the body.

            Vitamin B12 aids in helping the red blood cells of the blood, helps in maintaining the central nervous system and can help in making children grow stronger and faster. People who show vitamin b12 deficiency symptoms are usually irritable and forgetful. They also have inflamed throat and mouth areas and are incoherent at times.

            When people develop anemia, they find themselves unusually tired, become breathless easily and are very prone to infection. Anemia can also affect the menstrual cycle of women. This happens because anemia increases the white blood cell and platelet count and this causes the blood to become imbalanced. Taking vitamin B12 will help stabilize the number of red blood cells present.

            Vitamin B12 has also been known as a steady energy booster because it can help people become lively and think faster. This is why they say that those who are deficient in vitamin b12 cannot think properly.

            Take note though that there are specific requirements of the dosage of Vitamin B12. Usually, the dosage is very small because too much of it may lead to other unpleasant things. It is best to consult with a professional first before taking any amount of vitamin b12.