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Fat Reduction Pills will not make your heart stronger, will not increase your other muscles endurance, or teach you to cope with food and life. Your circulation will remain stagnant. Fat reduction pills will not make you fitter. Exercise raises your self esteem because you have taken control of your body.
This article continues on from Article 1 – Energy Sources Fats Fats are also considered to be an essential component of your diet and make up the most concentrated source of energy. Fats provide more than twice the calories per gram when compared with carbohydrates or proteins. Fat is used as a primary source of… [Continue Reading]
Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) the amounts of selected nutrients considered adequate to meet the known nutrient needs of healthy people. The RDA are based on scientific knowledge and have been presented by a committee of the Food and Nutrition Board (FNB) of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS). The Canadian equivalent is the Recommended Nutrient… [Continue Reading]
This article is the 3rd in the series that started with Article 1 – Energy Sources and was followed by Article 2 – Energy Sources – Fats Proteins The important structural components of the body, are made up by proteins which are a necessity for growth, maintenance, and repair of all body tissues. Proteins are… [Continue Reading]
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Essential minerals
Welcome to 'essential minerals'. Here you will find tips to make the most out of the minerals your body needs. Time-to- Run - Contributor Cynthia Hayward How to keep your body's engine in tip top form No athlete, be they Michael Johnson or Joe Plod, can survive for long without a regular intake of the … [Read More...]
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This article continues on from Article 1 - Energy Sources Fats Fats are also considered … [Read More...]

This article will list and discuss the various energy sources available which supply … [Read More...]

Eating disorders are not just a female problem. Eight percent of elite male athletes in … [Read More...]

Take a tour of any supermarket today, and you will be struck by the number of margarine … [Read More...]

There are two essential fatty acids that contribute to a healthier heart and they are part … [Read More...]

Fat Reduction Pills will not make your heart stronger, will not increase your other … [Read More...]

In response to the article [ vitamins explored Vit C ] on the harmfulness of Vit C inre … [Read More...]

Welcome to 'essential minerals'. Here you will find tips to make the most out of the … [Read More...]
Carbohydrates

This article will list and discuss the various energy sources available which supply … [Read More...]

What are carbohydrates? All carbohydrates are made up from sugars. There are a number … [Read More...]

Most athletes know the importance of carbohydrates. And many see their main source coming … [Read More...]

The need for carbohydrates - Running for over 90-120 minutes at race pace can totally … [Read More...]
Omega

There are two essential fatty acids that contribute to a healthier heart and they are part … [Read More...]

Take a tour of any supermarket today, and you will be struck by the number of margarine … [Read More...]

What is the best source and what is the correct dose? Omega fatty acids can be … [Read More...]

There is much research emerging showing the benefits of fatty acids, including an … [Read More...]