07.31.08
Posted in Uncategorized at 8:19 pm by chicken
If you have never tried protein powders before then you dont know what you are missing. I tried one a couple of weeks ago with chocolate flavor and I couldnt believe I havent tried any before. It was surprisingly delicious and nutritious. I skipped an entire meal after taking a full glass of this tasty drink.
I searched a lot and found out that Wonderlife offer similar protein powder supplements to the one I used. Judging from their supplement facts they also taste great.
Whey Protein Powder
It offers you two different flavors chocolate and vanilla. There is no way not to like one of them. Mine is chocolate
Whey protein is one of the best and most valuable proteins for human body. It is isolated from whey and is very easily digested and absorbed. Whey protein powders contain all of the essential amino acids in biologically significant amounts, which make them one of the best and most complete sources of proteins and amino acids you can find.
Whey proteins have three main forms: concentrate, isolate and hydrolysate. Wonderlife Whey Protein Powder contains all of them. Here are its ingredients in short: whey protein concentrate, partially predigested (hydrolyzed) whey protein concentrate, micro-filtered and ion-exchanged whey protein isolate.
Egg Protein Powder
If you love vanilla flavor then this egg protein powder is just for you.
Egg white protein is very high valued and very important for our bodies. It scores 1.0 at PDCAAS (Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score), which is the most relevant measure of the quality of proteins for humans and by the way that is the official rating system used by the World Health Organization.
This egg white protein powder contains 23 g of proteins and 113 calories per serving. No sugar, no cholesterol and completely fat free.
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07.30.08
Posted in Uncategorized at 7:00 am by chicken
Healthy eating and nutrition for the elderly is greatly impacted by several factors, one of them being a change in body composition. During the later years in life, the body will lose bone and muscle and gain fat because the hormones aren't very active anymore.
There are many factors which hinder an elderly person's health. The information below will help you to lead a healthy life - no matter how old you may be.
Water Water in the body decreases with age, so many older folks will become dehydrated very easily. Sometimes they won't feel thirsty, while other times it's too much work to pour a glass a water. With this in mind, it's recommended that they drink at least 1 ounce of water for every 2.2 pounds of weight.
Protein At this stage in life, protein is very important. Protein is needed to support a healthy immune system and prevent the wasting of muscle. Since energy needs are less, older folks should eat high quality protein such as eggs, lean meats, poulty, and fish.
Carbs and fiber Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for the entire body. You can find carbs in bread, cereals, pasta, and other grain products. A diet that's high in fiber and water will help to prevent constipation as well.
Fat Fat intake for the elderly should be limited, not eliminated. You can limit fat by choosing lean meats, low fat dairy products, and food preperation methods that don't include frying. Iron For the elderly, iron deficiency can be seen with those who aren't eating much. Good sources for iron include lean red meats or breakfast cereals.
Zinc Zinc intake is normally with the elderly, and to make matters worse, it's not absorbed very well either. Meat, poultry, and fish should be a part of your diet to help you meet the requirements for zinc.
Calcium Calcium is one ingredient that most elderly folks simply aren't getting enough of. Most believe that milk upsets their stomach, and therefore they will avoid it. They should be getting around 1,500 mg of calcium a day, and nonfat powdered milk can be used in recipes as a substitute for milk. Other foods such as yogurt, low fat cheese, and broccoli can also help you meet the requirements for calcium.
Vitamin B12 In order to absorb the benefits of B12, the intrinsic facotr must be produced by the stomach. Most elderly people suffer from a deficiency in B12 because they have a condition known as atrophic gastritis. This condition causes inflammation of the stomach, bacterial overgrowth, and the intrinsic factor. Without the intrinsic factor, this vitamin can be absorbed.
Each one of the above nutrients are needed to keep an aged body in good health. Elderly individuals should try to stay active and strive for a well balanced diet. Even though the aged body isn't the same as it used to be, proper care and the right nutrients can help the elderly enjoy a healthy and long life.
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07.21.08
Posted in Uncategorized at 9:39 pm by chicken
(Also called Protal for “Proteins alternatives” by the creator of the diet Dr. Pierre Dukan)
Dr. Dukan’s book (original french title: “Je Ne Sais Pas Maigrir”(”I dont know how to lose weight”) is for all who’ve tried to lose weight, for all who’ve been losing weight - too frequently and unsuccessfully and for all who need the guarantee that in return of their hard weight loss efforts they will be able to lose weight successfully and keep it off forever.
The Dukan Diet is a weight loss program and a weight maintenance plan for life developed by the French nutritionist and eating behavior specialist Dr. Pierre Dukan.
With more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Pierre Dukan is a trust worthy health professional, whose books and remarkable work in nutrition and weight loss fields have made him an excellent nutritionist and diet expert.
The Dukan diet itself is not just a simple diet, it is a complete weight loss program or regime (you name it) that has 4 distinctive phases:
Protal I
Attack phase the “purely natural proteins” phase that is a kick-start to your quick weight loss in less than one week (usually 5 days).
Protal II
Weight Loss phase the “alternative proteins” phase during which you alternate ‘proteins’ and ‘proteins with vegetables’; and you reach your goal weight. But it’s the nest phase you need to keep that weight down
Protal III
Stabilization phase the phase that keeps you from the negative Yo-yo effect of fast weight loss. This phase lasts 10 days per kilograms lost (so if you’ve lost 5 kilograms then this phase would last 50 days for you). During this phase many of the important foods are re-introduced to your menu (bread, cheese, fruits).
Protal IV
Cruise phase the one that lasts for the rest of your life (sounds scary, isn’t it), but it is so simple, effortless and not to be missed if you want to keep your lost weight forever… All you need to do is pick one day of the week (every week at the exact same day) to do the diet (the Attack phase).
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Posted in Uncategorized at 7:00 am by chicken
If you've been looking for a way towards a high octane diet, you'll find fiber to be exactly what you need. Even though research has shown fiber to be powerful, many people aren't taking this nutrient seriously.
To help you fuel your health with fiber, here are 10 facts to help.
1. Fiber fights diseases. A diet high in fiber can help to prevent colon cancer and heart disease. High fiber helps the body to eliminate cholesterol by binding it in the digestive tract. For thousands of years, fiber has been used to stop constipation.
2. Fiber can actually help with overeating. All high fiber foods will take longer to chew and digest, making you feel satisfied longer
3. Most popular foods don't have enough fiber. If you like the more popular foods, you probably need to increase your intake of fiber.
4. Grains offer the most fiber. Dietary fiber is actually plant matter that we cannot digest. The best sources are whole grains and concentrated grain products.
5. Kids need fiber as well. Children that are older than 2 years of age should consume a daily intake of fiber. Kids are most receptive to fiber found in fruits, vegetables, and even fortified breakfast cereals.
6. More fiber needs more water. In order to keep fiber moving through your digestive tract, you'll need to consume a lot of water. With your diet of fiber, you'll need eight or more glasses of water every day.
7. Fiber cannot be cooked out. When you cook your fruits and vegetables, don't worry about cooking the fiber out, as it stays. The fiber found in fruits and vegetables aren't just in the skin or in the peel.
8. You can get enough fiber. If you eat more than 50 grams of fiber in a day, you can get diarrhea and bloating, which can interfere with your body's absorption of other key minerals.
9. Getting the right amount of fiber in your diet doesn't have to be hard. Even though you may think so, getting the amount of fiber you need isn't very hard to do. All you have to do is eat the right foods and you'll be well on your way to a fiber rich lifestyle.
As one of the key ingredients to healthy eating, fiber is something you don't want to skip. Fiber can serve many different purposes, which were covered above. If you aren't getting enough fiber in your diet - you should do something about now instead of waiting until it is too late.
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07.18.08
Posted in Uncategorized at 7:00 am by chicken
One should take plenty of fiber foods in the diet. Fibers are the constituent of food that the body does not absorb. Foods rich in fiber contents are green vegetables, fruits, salads, in bran of rice and husk of wheat, unrefined carbohydrates and complex starches.
There are two types of fibers
1. Those found in fruits and vegetables called pectin. They help bring down cholesterol and glucose level in the blood.
2. Fibers found in whole grain (wheat bran, wheat germ) tone the intestine for quick elimination. They protect us from constipation, hemorrhoids and cancer.
A diabetic patient should stop using white flour and sugar which is refined food with no fibers. All non-vegetarian foods do not contain fibers. So a vegetarian diet is better for diabetes. The sugar raising quality of carbohydrates is much reduced if there are plenty of fibers.
Fiber is one of the most important constituent of a colon cleansing diet. It helps eliminate the toxins from the intestine and thus keep the body away from several ailments.
The fiber is very helpful for the digestive system. It forms a gel in the digestive system which slows down absorption of sugar. So the sugar level of the blood is steadier. It cuts down the absorption of fats and so the bowels more speedily and clearly.
Fibers promote good health. Fibers have proved beneficial in several diseases like diabetes, heart diseases, gall stone, constipation, digestive disorders, cancer and obesity.
When the fiber diet is taken, the absorption of nutrition is slowed down due to following reasons gastric emptying is delayed and overall absorption and digestion of carbohydrates is slowed down.
Children and pregnant mothers need not take high fiber diet. Children and pregnant mothers need more nutrition and fiber food is only high bulk food.
Disclaimer: This article is not meant to provide health advice and is for general information only. Always seek the insights of a qualified health professional before embarking on any health program.
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