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Diet to Increase Muscle Mass

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

Diet to Increase Muscle Mass
Muscle mass
First in the morning the most important meal of the day, contains much carbohydrate, protein and healthy fat for energy and efficient metabolism in the morning.

* 4 whole eggs, 2 whole and 2 whites
* 2 cups milk, preferably regular
* 1 cup of cereal with less than 4g of sugar per service
* 2 or Bananas Bananas “Bananas in English”
* 1 teaspoon olive oil, or 3g of fish oil omega 3
* 4 ounces of shredded cheese of your choice

The snack or meal 3 to 4 hours later.

* 21 grams of protein powder (1 or 2 scoops), Cascina “casein” preferably.
If you do not have protein powder you consume low-fat cottage cheese.
* 2 cups milk, low fat (2%)
* 1 cup blueberries, cherries or strawberries
* 2 / 3 cup oatmeal
* 1g of Omega 3 fish oil

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Tips to prevent weight gain at menopause

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010

prevent weight gain at menopause

During menopause weight gain is quite common, but fortunately it is possible to carefully control and not go over the bill.

The main thing is to adopt healthy lifestyles, leading an age-appropriate diet, physical activities and build while you exercise regularly. Thus in addition to preventing weight gain may prevent osteoporosis, hypertension and high cholesterol, other features of this stage of life.

At least 40 minutes a day should be devoted to exercise. Swimming, yoga and pilates are some of the disciplines most recommended for this moment.

Do not skip meals or skip the most important day is breakfast.

You have to eat a little of everything incorporating foods from all groups. Plants in all colors, white and red meats, eggs, cereals, legumes and fruits.
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Blood Type Diet

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

dietBlood Type Diet, tailored to the crucial genetic differences that affect the body in digest food.
Categories
food according to blood type, divided
1. Very Helpful. Has been known to have special qualities to fight blood diseases.
2. Useful. Contain substances that can increase metabolism, immune health or structural for blood group.
3. Neutral: Infinite May. Usually do not have a direct effect for blood type, but provides a variety of nutrients  necessary for a healthy diet.
4. Neutral: Allow Limited. Usually does not have an effect on blood type, but it may hinder the progress Our Healthy when consumed regularly.
5. Abstinence. Contain substances harmful to your blood type.
Blood Type B
1. The main challenge Blood B, Sensitive to B specific lectin found in certain foods.
2. Ingredients compatible. can antigens that do not increase insulin and the heightens resistance risk of suffering from Metabolic Syndrome.
Lectin can cause insulin resistance, resulting in weight gain, fluid retention and hypoglycemia.
Chicken meat is a popular food, but not suitable for the Blood B. Organs and muscles contain chicken lectin. (more…)

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How To Reduce Cholesterol

Monday, December 28th, 2009

cholesterolThe total cholesterol level was considered ideal below 200 mg / dL. Well, cholesterol 280 mg / dL is high enough in the category. But we need to clarify, do not be too worried with this situation, because of concern that it actually can cause blood cholesterol levels increase. And that does not mean too, this condition will only be taken any action, should be handling a serious step for the health of the body itself.

Some tips that we can recommend to you to lower your cholesterol, naturally, without drugs – drugs, among others:

1.) Avoid or reduce consumption of food and beverages oily, fatty, and high cholesterol.

Example: offal, crabs, shrimp, oysters, nuts, meat, milk, oil, margarine, chocolate, and sugar.

2.) Sports.

Whose name is hard to handle cholesterol, which is dangerous if levels are high in our bodies, that would be inviting hypertension, heart disease and stroke. We all know how serious the disease – the disease.

Cholesterol does not accumulate so that it must be removed by force. Way with a lot of physical activity.

Perform regular exercise at least 20 minutes every day. (more…)

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