Many people ask about what's best to eat before a workout. Perhaps the equally (and some may even argue more) important question, which seems to be addressed less frequently is, what should we eat after a workout?
When exercising, your body turns to its glycogen stores as its primary, most efficient source of fuel. These glycogen stores are in both the liver and muscles throughout the body. Two and a half hours of high intensity exercise without refueling can completely deplete liver and muscle glycogen stores.
Though most people don't exercise for such a duration, it doesn't mean that we
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Eating Before Exercise
October 20th, 2011 by Heather Duchan | Eating & Exercise
Finding the best pre-exercise foods can be tricky, as every body is different. If you don't eat enough of the right foods, your performance and health could suffer. Likewise, eating too much of any food can make you feel sluggish or cause nausea and vomiting when combined with exercise. Also, food and nutritional needs vary with the workout intensity and the time of day. To figure out the right meals to eat before you exercise, keep a few guidelines in mind.
For the purpose of exercise, your goal should be to have nutrients in your body - on an empty stomach.
For the purpose of exercise, your goal should be to have nutrients in your body - on an empty stomach.
Beetroot Juice and Excercise
September 22nd, 2011 by Heather Duchan | Eating & Exercise
Since Gatorade was first marketed as a drink for fitness buffs and athletes, there have been loads of other drinks with the same label attached to them over the years. From cherry juice to protein shakes, there are numerous drinks being touted as a performance tool for fitness-related activities. Recent research has revealed a new drink that may be popping up in grocery stores, gyms, and athletic events soon.
Studies, conducted last year by Exeter University, revealed that cyclists were able to ride up to 20 percent longer after drinking a half-liter of beetroot juice a few hours before setting
Studies, conducted last year by Exeter University, revealed that cyclists were able to ride up to 20 percent longer after drinking a half-liter of beetroot juice a few hours before setting
Tips for Juicing
August 25th, 2011 by Heather Duchan | Eating & Exercise
Juicing and juice fasts have long been used by those on the fringe of health communities. Many juicing enthusiasts tout benefits, including more energy, mental clarity, weight loss, and reversal of illness and disease. There are many theories behind these benefits as well.
Cooking foods, even lightly, reduces nutrients. By juicing fresh fruits and vegetables, you can pack a days worth of nutrient needs into one glass, making it a lot easier to catch up on any nutrient deficiencies in the body.
Another idea that juicing-proponents talk about is that digesting food takes up valuable energy in the body that may
Cooking foods, even lightly, reduces nutrients. By juicing fresh fruits and vegetables, you can pack a days worth of nutrient needs into one glass, making it a lot easier to catch up on any nutrient deficiencies in the body.
Another idea that juicing-proponents talk about is that digesting food takes up valuable energy in the body that may
Use Mindfulness to Eat Healthier
July 28th, 2011 by Heather Duchan | Eating & Exercise
Mindfulness is a practice with Buddhist roots. It is aimed at bringing full awareness to the present moment, such as the current sensations of the body and breath, instead of letting thoughts wander to the past, future, or anything that is not essential to the here and now. Living mindfully is a way to make intentional decisions on behalf of our highest values and to fully enjoy what is currently available to us, gaining fulfilment and contentment. Luckily, for anyone trying to eat healthier, this technique can work well in regards to food.
American's are notorious as rushers and multi-taskers.
American's are notorious as rushers and multi-taskers.
