Do You Gu?
by Lori Sciame April 1st, 2015 | Diet
For those who need a boost of energy while on the run, there's an easy to carry energy source available. Named Gu Energy Gel, this athlete's friend comes in a small, portable packet that's easy to use while running or riding a bicycle. Full of complex carbohydrates, Gu comes to the rescue when an athlete needs quick energy while participating in a race or during a strenuous workout. Click on this link to learn more about Gu; you just might find a product that will come in handy while exercising - even if you choose not to
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What is Miso?
by Lori Sciame March 10th, 2015 | Diet
Japanese and Chinese diets rely heavily on miso. These cultures swear by the health benefits of miso, which is a soybean paste. Why is this unusual food product so good for the human body? For starters, it can help to detox the body, and it can help to prevent certain cancers. It also contains lots of vitamins. In fact, many Japanese begin each day by consuming miso because it works so many wonders on the body. Read this article from our sister publication, My Fitness Tunes, to find out more about this amazing (and super) food.
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Carbs and Your Workout
by Lori Sciame March 9th, 2015 | Diet
Looking for ways to have enough energy from food for an effective workout? If yes, check out this article on our sister publication, My Fitness Tunes. Learn about the right foods to eat to keep you going while exercising. Also, learn what types of foods to avoid, including those that can be digested too easily, and the importance of not stuffing yourself before a workout at the gym. Also find out about what a glycemic index is and why it's important! Two more good reasons to click on the link above.
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The Volumetrics Diet
by Lori Sciame February 24th, 2015 | Diet
You've heard of low carb diets and the South Beach diet, but have you heard of a diet that uses volumeterics? Â If interested, click on this link. Â It will take you to our sister publication, My Fitness Tunes, and a great article covering a University of Pennsylvania professor's diet research. Barbara Rolls looks at volume density of food, instead of counting calories. Her diet breaks down into four easy to remember categories. Â Take a few moments and learn some of the pros, as well of the cons of this diet.
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Coconut Oil: A Superfood
by Lori Sciame February 23rd, 2015 | Diet
Many look to prescription drugs to cure illness; however, there are natural alternatives to explore. For those who want to learn more about what Mother Nature intended her bounty to cure, you may wish to start with extra virgin coconut oil. We all are familiar with the coconut, yet we may not know that it provides an oil that could be classified as a superfood. Check out this article from our sister site, My Fitness Tunes, to become familiar with coconut oil and its benefits for the human body. What you learn just may help to restore
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