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Vitamin E: The Wonder Supplement
Vitamin E is a fat soluble compound. As such, it is carried in the blood by lipoproteins and stored mainly in fat tissue. When fat is put on the move, Vitamin E is released into circulation. Vitamin E is a wonder supplement that can aid in providing relief from many health conditions. Supplementation has been…
Read MoreIron Its Essential For Everyone
Iron in the body is mostly connected to Haemoglobin, which is a protein in blood that carries oxygen from the lungs and transports it to the cells all over the body. Simultaneously, it takes away carbon dioxide and returns it to the lungs in order to be expelled from the body. Iron is also present…
Read MoreCalcium: The Bone Strengthener
Calcium is an essential mineral that plays a major role in constructing and strengthening your bones and teeth. Our bodies rely on a daily nutrient intake in order to meet these needs. Our bones are constantly being broken down and rebuilt. From the onset of puberty until around age 30, our bones are getting bigger…
Read MoreVitamin D: Vital Energy From the Sun
Vitamin D is largely manufactured in your skin when it is exposed to sunlight. Recent reports suggest that nearly half of the general population in Western countries have low levels of D in their blood. The main reason for this is insufficient exposure to sunlight. Surprisingly, many athletes are also low in Vitamin D. Many…
Read MoreVitamin A: What You Need to Know
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin. That means that it is stored in your fat when you’re not using it. You also need a little fat for it to work. Because your body can store Vitamin A in your liver and fatty tissue, it is possible to build up toxic amounts if you take high…
Read MoreWhat Are Macronutrients And Micronutrients?
A very common asked question asked is ‘what are Macronutrients and Micronutrients?’ and ‘how much do i need?’ So lets explore and answer… Macronutrients are those nutrients that your body needs in the largest amounts – Carbohydrates, Proteins and Fats. How you divide up your food intake between these 3 macronutrients and which foods you select from…
Read More12 Ways Resistance Training Keeps You Young
As we get older, we get weaker. It’s sad but true. Along with that weakness comes less efficiency and increased susceptibility to injury. That’s why resistance training is one of the smartest things you can do as you age to improve your overall health and well-being. Here are a dozen more reasons why resistance training…
Read More6 Reasons Why You Need a Strong Body
A strong body. For many people it’s a side benefit of their main goal. While targeting fat loss, muscle gain or sports performance, we get stronger as a result of the training we do to accomplish these other goals. There are, however, compelling reasons to train for a strong body in it’s own right. Here…
Read MoreHealthy Food For Strength
Healthy Food is more important than how you train when it comes to getting bigger and stronger muscles. A nutritional program for strength training has as its goal to develop a lean, muscular physique with the reserves needed to provide the strength, power and endurance to meet the demands of daily life, training and competition.…
Read MoreThe Truth About Meal Replacement Shakes
It’s no wonder then that meal replacement shakes have become so popular – especially among people trying to lose weight. You simply throw them into a blender, mix and drink. You’re getting your nutrition in a matter of seconds, rather than having to wait for up to an hour or more. Let’s face it –…
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