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Diet & Fitness

Types of Carbohydrates

February 13, 2009 Diet & Fitness

Eating the right type of carbohydrate is very important for our health. There are two basic types of carbohydrates – simple and complex carbohydrates which are further broken down into starchy and fibrous carbohydrates, refined and natural carbohydrates, high glycemic and low glycemic carbohydrates. Just like proteins and fats, there are also types of carbohydrates [...]

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Carbohydrates in Your Diet

February 13, 2009 Diet & Fitness

Carbohydrates are used by the body for energy and for high-intensity exercises; they are our body’s premium fuel; although our body also uses fats for fuel, they do not burn as efficiently. The body’s most efficient energy source is carbohydrates, which is why a diet that calls for restricted carbohydrate intake ultimately lowers an individual’s [...]

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Types of Proteins

February 13, 2009 Diet & Fitness

There are basically two types of proteins, complete and incomplete. Proteins found in vegetables, beans, legumes and grains are considered incomplete because it lacks one or more of the essential amino acids. Usually, proteins derived from vegetable sources are lower in quality (incomplete) than proteins from animal sources (complete). Although vegetables contain significant amounts of [...]

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Types of Fats

February 13, 2009 Diet & Fitness

There are basically three types of fatty acids: saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Generally, saturated fats are harmful and contribute to high blood cholesterol levels, making you more prone to heart disease and they also interfere with insulin function. On the other hand, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats contain healthy essential fatty acids (EFA) such [...]

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Eat Fats to Your Advantage!

February 13, 2009 Diet & Fitness

There are two types of fats that are part of our diets. Harmful fats increase blood cholesterol levels, clog arteries, increase fat storage and healthy fats that increases energy, stimulates fat burning and muscle-building hormones, improves insulin function, improves skin texture and strengthens the joints. In the past two decades, a lot of people have [...]

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Count Those Calories

February 13, 2009 Diet & Fitness

If you know your approximate daily calorie intake then you already have a solid starting point. However, not everybody is aware of this variable therefore, you have to determine your average daily calorie intake! Make a list of your breakfast-lunch-dinner food from the time you wake up to the time you go to bed. Make [...]

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