First, a song by someone who should be alive, but isn't...
The above video was inspired by a Facebook friend who had an accident with Schwarzkopf black hair dye and spent ages getting the stains off her skin. You know who you are!
I may have mentioned that nutrient deficiencies can adversely affect mental (and/or other) function. Nowadays, many people live on a diet of Crap-In-A-Bag (CIAB). There's just enough essential amino acids (EAAs), essential fatty acids (EFAs), minerals & vitamins to keep their bodies alive. However, Alive ≠ Working properly.
To compensate for one (or more) nutrient deficiencies, many people are prescribed one (or more) pharmaceutical drugs to tweak how their brains work e.g. fluoxetine, citalopram/escitalopram, venlafaxine, quetiapine, risperidone, valproate etc. There are no pharmaceutical drug deficiencies!
There are people who suffer from mental (and/or other) illnesses, despite having diets & lifestyles that provide sufficient amounts of all nutrients. This post isn't about them. There are people who suffer from depression due to traumatic & inescapable events/situations. This post isn't about them, either.
Finally, nerds! We nerds love to compile information. For an interesting interview with a top compiler of useful information, see Examine's Supplement Goals Reference Guide.
For an excellent article with a mere 148 references, see Why Calories Count. To sum up:-
Where body weight is concerned, calories count (but don't bother trying to count them).
Where body composition is concerned, partitioning counts.
Where health is concerned, macronutrient ratios, EFAs, minerals, vitamins & lifestyles count.
N.B. Poor health can adversely affect body weight and/or body composition, by increasing appetite and/or by adversely affecting partitioning.
Continued on Chow on chow, Parkinson's Law, two ways of doing something, and love.
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Rabu, 24 Juli 2013
Jumat, 29 Maret 2013
The Comfy Chair?
Because nobody expects...
I'm writing this post lounging like a lounge-lizard on a comfy three-seater sofa. When I'm driving from A to B, I'm sitting in a comfy chair. Basically, I have a cushy life. I go for a walk in the evenings and I go to many music events, but as I'm (a bit of) an information junkie, I spend many happy hours on-line, lounging on my sofa. My bad.
Thanks to technology and energy, many of us have labour-saving devices and horseless carriages. Therefore, many of us don't burn much energy from doing hard physical work and from having to walk everywhere.
Therefore, to maintain energy balance, many of us have to eat little food energy to maintain a reasonable weight and body composition. To get all of the vitamins*, minerals, fibre/fiber etc required for good health from little food energy requires the consumption of foods with high nutrient densities. You know where this is going, don't you?
*Except for Vitamin D, which requires sensible sun exposure between the end of March and the end of September when your shadow is shorter than you are.
If you enjoy irony, see What Did You Expect? Coca-Cola's Newest Anti-Obesity Ad Blames Chairs, Not Coke.
P.S. According to the BBC TV series "QI", the Spanish Inquisition gave thirty days notice of their arrival. Therefore, according to "QI", everybody expected the Spanish Inquisition!
P.P.S. As a cushy life results in muscles burning carbohydrate at a low rate, sedentary people are better-off eating less carbohydrates. See 10 Rules New Low-Carb Dieters Should Follow.
I'm writing this post lounging like a lounge-lizard on a comfy three-seater sofa. When I'm driving from A to B, I'm sitting in a comfy chair. Basically, I have a cushy life. I go for a walk in the evenings and I go to many music events, but as I'm (a bit of) an information junkie, I spend many happy hours on-line, lounging on my sofa. My bad.
Thanks to technology and energy, many of us have labour-saving devices and horseless carriages. Therefore, many of us don't burn much energy from doing hard physical work and from having to walk everywhere.
Therefore, to maintain energy balance, many of us have to eat little food energy to maintain a reasonable weight and body composition. To get all of the vitamins*, minerals, fibre/fiber etc required for good health from little food energy requires the consumption of foods with high nutrient densities. You know where this is going, don't you?
*Except for Vitamin D, which requires sensible sun exposure between the end of March and the end of September when your shadow is shorter than you are.
If you enjoy irony, see What Did You Expect? Coca-Cola's Newest Anti-Obesity Ad Blames Chairs, Not Coke.
P.S. According to the BBC TV series "QI", the Spanish Inquisition gave thirty days notice of their arrival. Therefore, according to "QI", everybody expected the Spanish Inquisition!
P.P.S. As a cushy life results in muscles burning carbohydrate at a low rate, sedentary people are better-off eating less carbohydrates. See 10 Rules New Low-Carb Dieters Should Follow.
Jumat, 28 September 2012
In the spotlight: protein diet
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To determine the effect of dietary protein to understand, we need to understand how the energy in our body is supplied. Through our daily diet we take carbohydrates, fats and proteins (proteins) in our body. These are the carbohydrates and fats that provide the energy that our bodies need to function. The proteins do provide care for the building, maintenance and repair of tissues in the body.
Burning carbohydrates versus fats?
In "normal" circumstances, the body will first burn carbohydrates to meet energy needs. One can consider carbohydrates as the "current account" which the normal daily energy requirements are met. It is only when these current account can not meet the energy that our bodies change channels to the burning of fats that we can consider as our "savings account" (This will be the only time that we want to plunder our savings account).
How does a protein diet?
A protein diet ensures that there are no crabs in our body ** be recorded on a continuous basis so that our body will burn fat to meet its energy needs.
Difference with a classical diet.
In the classic diet we eat less. The ratio of carbohydrates, fats and proteins remains the same, the amount we record's just less. The protein diet is an imbalance created in which more proteins (proteins) are recognized and less fat and crabs. The core idea of a protein diet is: To lose one should NOT balanced diet!
Why proteins? Protein is an important nutrient, required for the construction, maintenance and repair of tissues in the body. Very typical of a classic diet is the loss of muscle mass due to a lack of protein and a lower metabolism: the body gets less fuel and the combustion energy put on the back burner.
At a protein diet, there is a typical reaction of the body that are "ketose" is mentioned. After 2 or 3 days the body by a shortage of carbohydrates about to burn fat, which ketose are released that provide energy (you read that right - the body does not experience hunger: in contrast to the classical diet).
Burning carbohydrates versus fats?
In "normal" circumstances, the body will first burn carbohydrates to meet energy needs. One can consider carbohydrates as the "current account" which the normal daily energy requirements are met. It is only when these current account can not meet the energy that our bodies change channels to the burning of fats that we can consider as our "savings account" (This will be the only time that we want to plunder our savings account).
How does a protein diet?
A protein diet ensures that there are no crabs in our body ** be recorded on a continuous basis so that our body will burn fat to meet its energy needs.
Difference with a classical diet.
In the classic diet we eat less. The ratio of carbohydrates, fats and proteins remains the same, the amount we record's just less. The protein diet is an imbalance created in which more proteins (proteins) are recognized and less fat and crabs. The core idea of a protein diet is: To lose one should NOT balanced diet!
Why proteins? Protein is an important nutrient, required for the construction, maintenance and repair of tissues in the body. Very typical of a classic diet is the loss of muscle mass due to a lack of protein and a lower metabolism: the body gets less fuel and the combustion energy put on the back burner.
At a protein diet, there is a typical reaction of the body that are "ketose" is mentioned. After 2 or 3 days the body by a shortage of carbohydrates about to burn fat, which ketose are released that provide energy (you read that right - the body does not experience hunger: in contrast to the classical diet).
Sabtu, 16 Juni 2012
Are vitamins and nutritional supplements necessary
Are Vitamins and Food supplements necessary? Clearly answered in the affirmative. But is that really so? The positive image of these chemical manufacturers is still unknown. Often consumers have drawn the conclusion that fruit and vegetables are not required to stay healthy. Lately, however, indications are growing that this Food supplements more harmful than healthy.
Today, research is the finding suggests that too many Vitamins health more harm. Between 20 and 30% of US adults take an occasional or even regular vitamin supplements. There is no scientifically sound and well-documented studies that prove that taking vitamin and mineral supplements have the same health effects, such as by eating fruits and vegetables. A balanced fitness and health diet plans with
• Five servings of fruits and vegetables a day
• Dairy products
• Grain Products
• Fish and meat (poultry)
ensuring an adequate supply of Vitamin sand all the necessary minerals. It should of course be taken in principle to the freshness and quality of individual foods. Low-fat dairy products can be enjoyed preferred grain products are important for the adequate supply of trace elements contained therein.
When healthy eating is not necessary vitamins and nutritional supplements
In order for the physical features and the biochemical processes in the body optimally, minerals, trace elements and vitamins are necessary. It is therefore not surprising that the body reacts in the absence or insufficient intake of symptoms. These might include fatigue or poor concentration. Existing illnesses may be adversely affected, different diseases are actually in direct connection with it. In a balanced health diet plans and a healthy lifestyle, the supply of vitamins and nutrients is guaranteed on a natural basis.
Supplied in the form of natural vitamins and minerals are of higher value and can be better utilized by the body and absorbed. Instead, the modern health diet plans of fast food or finished products to make healthier through vitamin supplements, you should prefer to switch to a healthy and natural health diet plans. This is especially the sensual pleasure of fresh and quality food in the foreground.
Anti-aging and nutritional supplements from 50plus
In the phase of life from the age of 50 plus a lot of women, but men also rely on health diet plans supplements for vitality and beauty. These are trace elements, especially selenium and others. Selenium is known as a radical scavenger and is designed to protect against harmful environmental influences. Silica is useful for a firm connective tissue and is therefore particularly at age 50 plus a premium. Biotin promotes healthy hair and nails strong and is seen particularly in combination with folic acid to be very effective. These minerals can actually be absorbed by high-quality nutritional supplements in the form, they are only available in natural foods at a very small part, and therefore provide only an inadequate supply.
Today, research is the finding suggests that too many Vitamins health more harm. Between 20 and 30% of US adults take an occasional or even regular vitamin supplements. There is no scientifically sound and well-documented studies that prove that taking vitamin and mineral supplements have the same health effects, such as by eating fruits and vegetables. A balanced fitness and health diet plans with
• Five servings of fruits and vegetables a day
• Dairy products
• Grain Products
• Fish and meat (poultry)
ensuring an adequate supply of Vitamin sand all the necessary minerals. It should of course be taken in principle to the freshness and quality of individual foods. Low-fat dairy products can be enjoyed preferred grain products are important for the adequate supply of trace elements contained therein.
When healthy eating is not necessary vitamins and nutritional supplements
In order for the physical features and the biochemical processes in the body optimally, minerals, trace elements and vitamins are necessary. It is therefore not surprising that the body reacts in the absence or insufficient intake of symptoms. These might include fatigue or poor concentration. Existing illnesses may be adversely affected, different diseases are actually in direct connection with it. In a balanced health diet plans and a healthy lifestyle, the supply of vitamins and nutrients is guaranteed on a natural basis.
Supplied in the form of natural vitamins and minerals are of higher value and can be better utilized by the body and absorbed. Instead, the modern health diet plans of fast food or finished products to make healthier through vitamin supplements, you should prefer to switch to a healthy and natural health diet plans. This is especially the sensual pleasure of fresh and quality food in the foreground.
Anti-aging and nutritional supplements from 50plus
In the phase of life from the age of 50 plus a lot of women, but men also rely on health diet plans supplements for vitality and beauty. These are trace elements, especially selenium and others. Selenium is known as a radical scavenger and is designed to protect against harmful environmental influences. Silica is useful for a firm connective tissue and is therefore particularly at age 50 plus a premium. Biotin promotes healthy hair and nails strong and is seen particularly in combination with folic acid to be very effective. These minerals can actually be absorbed by high-quality nutritional supplements in the form, they are only available in natural foods at a very small part, and therefore provide only an inadequate supply.
Sabtu, 10 Januari 2009
Linseeds/Flaxseeds & Flaxseed oil.
"Where flax is eaten...health abounds!" - Mahatma Ghandi.
These little seeds pack a quadruple-whammy of protein, omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFAs), soluble fibre/fiber, and minerals, vitamins and co-factors.
What's in flaxseeds and flaxseed oil?
Click http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts/nut-and-seed-products/3163/2 and set serving size to 100g to see what nutrients there are in flaxseeds.
Click http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts/fats-and-oils/7554/2 and set serving size to 100g to see what nutrients there are in flaxseed oil.
How do I eat flaxseeds and flaxseed oil?
Flaxseeds have a fibrous seed coat which swells-up when wet and passes through our guts undigested. To get the benefit of the protein, omega-3 essential fatty acids and minerals in flaxseeds, the seeds need to be crushed, cracked, chopped-up, sliced-up or ground-up using a coffee grinder, adjustable pepper grinder or most simply, a blender with a sharp blade. The resulting powder can be mixed with liquids or sprinkled on foods, though extra fluid must be drunk as the soluble fibre/fiber absorbs lots of water. Although whole flaxseeds will keep fresh at room temperature, once powdered, it's advisable to keep them in a cool dark place to minimise oxidation of any exposed fat*. Flaxseed oil must be kept refrigerated with the cap screwed on the bottle at all times after opening and it must never be used for cooking. It's O.K. sprinkled over hot food as long as the food is eaten shortly afterwards. Oxidised flaxseed oil tastes bitter and has lost any health benefits it had when fresh, so it should be discarded or used to varnish something or thin down putty. Unoxidised flaxseed oil has a nutty taste or it may taste slightly like tea. Ground-up flaxseeds hardly taste of anything.
*NEW! Milled flaxseed stability information.
How much flaxseeds and flaxseed oil do I need to eat each day?
Men are much poorer converters of alpha-linolenic acid (the omega-3 fatty acid in flaxseeds) into the longer-chain omega-3 fatty acids than women. See Eicosapentaenoic and docosapentaenoic acids are the principal products of α-linolenic acid metabolism in young men , Conversion of α-linolenic acid to eicosapentaenoic, docosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids in young women and Extremely Limited Synthesis of Long Chain Polyunsaturates in Adults: Implications for Their Dietary Essentiality and Use as Supplements. Therefore, vegan men should eat ~50g of ground flaxseeds a day and women should eat ~25g a day. The daily amount of flaxseed oil for men is ~20g and the daily amount for women is ~10g. Vegan men should also supplement with vegan DHA.
Where can I buy flaxseeds and flaxseed oil?
Flaxseeds/linseeds come in different colours. The cheapest linseeds are brown/bronze ones which are often sold as bird seed in pet shops, but they can also be found in small independent health food shops. There are also golden linseeds, which is the type most often found in supermarkets. Linusit and Granovita are two well-known brands. Granovita organic flaxseed oil is a good brand and it comes in dark bottles to keep the light out as light causes photo-oxidation of omega-3 fatty acids.
These little seeds pack a quadruple-whammy of protein, omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFAs), soluble fibre/fiber, and minerals, vitamins and co-factors.
What's in flaxseeds and flaxseed oil?
Click http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts/nut-and-seed-products/3163/2 and set serving size to 100g to see what nutrients there are in flaxseeds.
Click http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts/fats-and-oils/7554/2 and set serving size to 100g to see what nutrients there are in flaxseed oil.
How do I eat flaxseeds and flaxseed oil?
Flaxseeds have a fibrous seed coat which swells-up when wet and passes through our guts undigested. To get the benefit of the protein, omega-3 essential fatty acids and minerals in flaxseeds, the seeds need to be crushed, cracked, chopped-up, sliced-up or ground-up using a coffee grinder, adjustable pepper grinder or most simply, a blender with a sharp blade. The resulting powder can be mixed with liquids or sprinkled on foods, though extra fluid must be drunk as the soluble fibre/fiber absorbs lots of water. Although whole flaxseeds will keep fresh at room temperature, once powdered, it's advisable to keep them in a cool dark place to minimise oxidation of any exposed fat*. Flaxseed oil must be kept refrigerated with the cap screwed on the bottle at all times after opening and it must never be used for cooking. It's O.K. sprinkled over hot food as long as the food is eaten shortly afterwards. Oxidised flaxseed oil tastes bitter and has lost any health benefits it had when fresh, so it should be discarded or used to varnish something or thin down putty. Unoxidised flaxseed oil has a nutty taste or it may taste slightly like tea. Ground-up flaxseeds hardly taste of anything.
*NEW! Milled flaxseed stability information.
How much flaxseeds and flaxseed oil do I need to eat each day?
Men are much poorer converters of alpha-linolenic acid (the omega-3 fatty acid in flaxseeds) into the longer-chain omega-3 fatty acids than women. See Eicosapentaenoic and docosapentaenoic acids are the principal products of α-linolenic acid metabolism in young men , Conversion of α-linolenic acid to eicosapentaenoic, docosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids in young women and Extremely Limited Synthesis of Long Chain Polyunsaturates in Adults: Implications for Their Dietary Essentiality and Use as Supplements. Therefore, vegan men should eat ~50g of ground flaxseeds a day and women should eat ~25g a day. The daily amount of flaxseed oil for men is ~20g and the daily amount for women is ~10g. Vegan men should also supplement with vegan DHA.
Where can I buy flaxseeds and flaxseed oil?
Flaxseeds/linseeds come in different colours. The cheapest linseeds are brown/bronze ones which are often sold as bird seed in pet shops, but they can also be found in small independent health food shops. There are also golden linseeds, which is the type most often found in supermarkets. Linusit and Granovita are two well-known brands. Granovita organic flaxseed oil is a good brand and it comes in dark bottles to keep the light out as light causes photo-oxidation of omega-3 fatty acids.
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