Shellfish are marine animals that have a hard shell. This includes crab, shrimp, and lobster which are defined as crustaceans, and the mollusk family which includes oysters and clams. Shellfish offer some great nutritional value to any diet. First they are high in protein which is essential for building and maintaining tissues in our bodies.… Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: January 2014
Core Muscle Weakness Associated With TV and Computer Use
The Problem: The growing prevalence of increased screen time (TV and computer use) is cause for concern among youths. A recent study published by the ACSM, tested how large amounts of screen time were related to trunk strength; the strength of the abdominal and back extension muscles.… Continue Reading
Slow Down and Savor Food to Lose Extra Weight Naturally
Wouldn’t be great to lose some extra weight without pills, exercise, dieting or any other dietary restrictions? Research suggests it is possible. One of the factors of overeating is fast eating. A faster eating rate impairs the relationship between the sensory signals and the metabolic processes that regulate how much we eat. Some epidemiological studies… Continue Reading
Pre-workout Beetroot Juice Boost
Nitric oxide (NO) has become a big focus of pre-workout supplementation because of its effect on performance. Increased NO may help with muscle contraction and increased blood flow during exercise; however, it seems these results may be achievable through natural sources as well as supplementation. The ACSM published a new study examining the effect of… Continue Reading
Avocado Effects on Satiety
My ideal way of eating avocado is it buried in 7-layer chip dip; I just can’t bring myself to eat avocado plain. However, after reviewing a recent study, maybe I’ll try and change my opinion. A study from Loma Linda University shows that avocado may increase satiety (feeling full or satisfied) when eaten during lunch. This study involved 26 healthy but… Continue Reading
Glucomannan May Help to Reduce Body Weight and Improve Cholesterol Level
Every once in a while we are looking for a quick resolution, maybe some magic pills that could solve our problem, be it extra body weight, acne, or hair loss problem. Big companies are making big money on selling those magic pills that most of the time are something that any wise customer could either… Continue Reading
Roll to Recovery
We’ve talked before about different kinds of stretching, and today we add one more to the list: foam rolling. Foam rolling is often referred to as a massage or even a self-myofascial release technique, but we will include it with our stretching since it is usually performed post-workout with cool-down stretching.… Continue Reading
Olive Oil Benefits Still Superior Even When Heated in Cooking.
Olive oil is the main source of fat in Mediterranean regions and now is becoming very popular among other countries including United States, Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Australia and others. The popularity of this oil is mostly due to its nutritional benefits. Why is olive oil different from other vegetable oils? First of all, olive fruits… Continue Reading
