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Benefits of Probiotics

Posted in Uncategorized on Sunday, August 14th, 2011 at 5:05 pm 1 Comments

Proper digestion of food is a very important part of your overall health. What good is it if you’re eating all the right foods but your body doesn’t actually absorb the nutrients?

If you suffer from frequent stomach aches, gas, and bloating, you may be experiencing problems with your digestive system.

Fortunately there is a solution to poor digestion.

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Why Carbs Are Required Post-Workout

Posted in Uncategorized on Friday, July 29th, 2011 at 11:05 am 4 Comments

Have you heard of the “Golden 60 Minute” rule?

This rule refers to DRINKING the right nutrients within 60 minutes of finishing your workout.

Studies show that this 60 minute window is one of the most important times of the day from a nutrition standpoint to help burn fat, build muscle, and speed up muscle recovery.

A post-workout drink should contain a 2:1 ratio of fast digesting carbohydrates to fast digesting/high…

Why “Fat-Free” or “Low Fat” Foods Are Scary

Posted in Uncategorized on Monday, June 27th, 2011 at 12:00 pm No Comments

Fat substitutes. Yes, you heard right. Fat substitutes. Since the 1990s, the mad food scientists have been adding fat substitutes to food to add taste without increasing calories. The addition of these fat substitutes can help keep the food low in “fat” (or at least that’s what the label says) and in cholesterol.

Want an example of a food that uses these fat substitutes? “Low Fat”…