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High vs. Low Carbohydrate Intake

February 13, 2009 Diet & Fitness

Which one is right for you? Which one should you adopt in your nutrition and aerobic/exercise/workout? The debate about whether it is more beneficial to have a low carbohydrate or high carbohydrate intake is the subject of confusion and controversy. The best way to evaluate this supposed dilemma caused by several diet and fitness experts [...]

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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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How is whey protein made and produced?

June 1, 2008 Whey Protein

By now you have probably read quite a bit about Whey Protein and the benefits it has to offer. But how is Whey Protein made? How is it produced at all? Whey protein is a by-product of the cheese making process. Like all dairy-based products Cheese is made following a specific procedure. Fresh milk gets [...]

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What is Dextrose?

May 29, 2008 Body Building

I am using NOW Dextrose for my post workout meal shakes to get the most out of my workout. But what exactly is Dextrose? Dextrose is a simple form of sugar found in your blood that serves as the body’s main source of energy. I’m sure you have probably heard this more than a thousand [...]

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