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Showing posts with label coffee. Show all posts
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Friday, August 30, 2013

15 foods with a bad reputation, which are actually good for us (Part One)

1. white rice

Some of the strongest nations in the world, including Japanese, eat rice with almost every meal of the day. Recent studies have shown that people, including white rice into weekly menu actually reduce the risk of becoming obese. It is true that white rice is processed from brown and lose some of their nutritional value, but some manufacturers enrich it with additional micronutrients, which are generally lost in the course of processing. Indeed, the surprise lies in the fact that the shell of bran of brown rice contains phytic acid - antinutrient that blocks the absorption of zinc and iron from food. Research published in Consumer Reports in 2012, showed that brown rice has a higher concentration of arsenic than in the white.

2. Eggs with yolks



Careful with the whole eggs and separate the yolks earnestly, because you know that they have too much cholesterol, but according to recent studies saturated fat, not dietary cholesterol, is the main culprit for the deterioration of the health of the cardiovascular system. One of the wines of unfair prosecution for damaging eggs is that in the morning, according to Western tradition are served with rich in saturated fat and extra fried, crispy bacon or sausage grease.

Study of early 2013 found that a protein-rich eggs create a greater sense of satiety and reduce appetite better throughout the day from carb cereal. Egg yolks are "gold" not only in color, and because adding 3 g of protein, vitamin D, vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B4 (choline) and selenium. Eggs are coincidentally gold standard protein, as found in large quantities all 9 essential amino acids.

3. coffee


You have many reasons not to give up your morning cup of joy. In addition to caffeine, which increases stamina, alertness and improves reflexes and concentration, laboratory tests show that coffee is the leading source of flavonoids in the Western diet. Flavonoids are a major class of antioxidants that improve heart health, protect cells from the damaging effects of free radicals and not only slowing down the aging process, but also protect against the development of some serious degenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. Aside from improving athletic performance and the speed when running and intensity when working with weights, coffee in moderation reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes and helps fight obesity, according to a set of medical research, quoted by New York Times in an extensive material in 2009 health experts all agree that moderate amounts of coffee - up to 3 cups daily wear sensitive health benefits without the risks are known to him.

4. pasta

If you opted out from white pasta because its high glycemic index, then we have good news for you. Pasta, spaghetti and macaroni made ​​from durum wheat by durum actually have glycemic index of 45-50, which is lower than the upper limit of 55, which means that this paste will cause peak blood sugar and ensure sustainable and prolonged satiety and steady release of energy. The key to the usefulness of the paste is not exceeding the portion of the 1 cup cooked pasta or 1 handful of dried product. For a balanced and nutritious meals, combine pasta from durum, spelled or spelled with vegetables, seafood or lean protein like chicken or tempeh and cover everything with tomato sauce with oregano and basil instead of greasy sauce with cream or melted cheese.

5. frozen vegetables

Frozen vegetables lose only around 5% of the vitamins, but research shows that contain more phytonutrients, antioxidants or even protein from their fresh counterparts as they are picked at the peak of ripeness and freezing is sealed their useful substances that would otherwise be lost every day after their separation and before they reached our table. Fresh fruit and vegetables is always a good option, especially if they come to you freshly picked from the manufacturer, but for winter frozen fruits and vegetables are a good option. Optimal period in which they kept a maximum of their beneficial ingredients 3-4 to 6 months.

6. alcohol

Here the bad reputation is also due to alcohol abuse with a high alcohol content of. Moderate consumption of beer and wine, which means one drink a day for women and two drinks for men has proven health benefits - reducing the risk of heart attack and others. cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and some kinds of cancer. As much as strange it may sound, moderate alcohol consumption keeps the sharpness of thought processes in the course of aging and keep your brain healthy. Research University "Loyola" in Chicago in 2011, published on the website of Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment shows that moderate alcohol consumption reduces by 23% the risk of developing degenerative mental illnesses like Alzheimer's disease. Much of the beneficial effect of red wine and dark beers is due to the fact that they are rich in antioxidants.

7. beef meat

If you are not vegetarian or vegan, or you have not yet lost hope that red meat will actually help you lose some weight or strengthen your heart, you will be pleased to hear that moderate amounts of beef in the diet achieved just that. It is, however, pure lean beef with 10 grams of fat and no more than 4.5 g saturated in such portion of 100 g veal with a high concentration not only proteinogenic amino acids, but 10 essential vitamins minerals such as vitamin B-complexes, iron zinc, and their amounts are larger in animals grown without hormones or antibiotics grass-fed.

8. Cranberry juice

Perhaps you have stopped to drink fruit juices because few fruit content or large amounts of added sugar in them. And you're right. An important exception here is natural cranberry juice, which, thanks to its unique distinct health benefits worth attending in your diet. If you have a urinary tract infection, you may already know that cranberry juice is very effective in relieving their symptoms because of bacterial cleansing action. This makes it even better as a means to prevent such bacterial infections. The effect of the cranberries is due to the high content of proanthocyanidins (PACs) - unique flavonoids which prevent E.Coli bacteria to attach to the cells of the urinary tract, where they can multiply cause infection. Research in 2011 at the Polytechnic Institute "Worcester" showed that natural cranberry juice creates an effective protective biofilm on the lining of the urinary tract than proanthocyanidins extracted from the fruit in the form of tablets.






Monday, August 26, 2013

Incredible power of caffeine


A recent study by scientists from the United Kingdom including 320 regular training athletes showed that converts about 400mg of caffeine 45 minutes before workout are 78% more efficient and productive than non use.

The study published in the newspaper "Strength and Conditioning" indicates that the subjects consumed caffeine before exercise were able to do two more reps in the series, compared to placebo.

We recommended intake of 200-400mg of caffeine before a workout or taking pre workout formula (nitrogen booster) containing caffeine 45 minutes before exercise to increase strength and endurance.

Adding a few more reps or the rise of a few pounds working weight can make a huge difference in how you look!

Thursday, August 8, 2013

The humble dandelion

Dandelion, although modest plant species in no way ordinary. It is rich in vitamins A, B, C, D, and the minerals iron, zinc and potassium. Dandelion involved in various recipes for salads, sandwiches, and for making tea. Its roots are coffee substitutes (taste the difference between it and normal coffee barely felt) and the colors make wine.


Dandelion roots are mainly used to increase appetite, problems with the liver and bile. The leaves of the plant are diuretic agent, improve digestion, enhance immunity and antioxidant for the body.

 Benefits of dandelion for bodybuilders

The most important thing for big muscles are to be well formed. To achieve a similar effect, it is sometimes helpful to take a diuretic and to get rid of excess water. The best option is herbal supplements. Dandelion is effective and natural diuretic, to be used successfully in both traditional as well as in modern medicine.


 Because of this quality dandelion is an active ingredient in many herbal supplements and fat burners. You'll also find in multivitamins and antioxidants. The form can be as herb capsules, extract, tincture or tea. In order to reduce the bitter taste of the dandelion, it is often combined with other herbs, such as ginger, licorice etc.


 Side Effects

Dandelion is a wonderful herb that has no negative side effects and helps to relieve specifically feeling unwell. Avoided only if you are allergic to itself dandelion, have problems with your liver or kidneys.


 The most searched part of the dandelion are the roots, as it is considered to contain the most valuable properties. The humble dandelion is a good natural supplement if you want to improve the overall health of the body.

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Say "No" to the coffee!


Studies have shown that drinking of coffee results in high levels of cortisol, so choose caffeine in the form of capsules

Caffeine has many benefits including increased fat burning, increased strength, better focus and concentration. And although Bodytime recommends takingcaffeine in capsule form, most people continue to consume their first dose of the day through the coffee.



But a new study in Greece showed that when the subjects drank about a cup of coffee in the morning, their level of cortisol getting higher than if only drink water.

Cortisol (catabolic hormone that can have deleterious effects on muscle mass) is high in the morning and decreases as the day progresses. But that does not mean you have to completely opt out of coffee.

The caffeine in the coffee may be reacted with other chemicals, thus maintaining high levels of cortisol. The researchers found that even decaf cause more cortisol than water intake.

So forget your morning coffee brewing and have a 200 - milligram capsules as a dietary supplement. You will get all the benefits without the increased risk of high levels of cortisol.

Sunday, April 14, 2013

Water and the water content

How many times have you heard the recommendation to drink at least 8 200-gram cups of water a day? And just for good health - bodybuilder should drink more.
 

Maybe thirst that makes us to drink water? Or beverages with caffeine, which can not give up, cause dehydration?


Scientists say the man needs an average of 16 glasses of water a day, and women 11. But this amount includes all fluids that you consume during the day incl. soda, tea, coffee, milk, even alcohol (if in moderation, of course). And do not forget the humidity in different types of food. After all there are large variations in the calculation of daily water needs, depending on climate, activity level and how intense sweat. All this makes the recommendation in early ancient right. When you take everything into account here, most people would be great if you just drink water when you are thirsty.

 For bodybuilders, however, is different. For them, it is generally recommended higher intake of water (3-4 liters, and even more for some) day. Water has no calories, but strengthened. This means that when you are on a diet will make her better when you drink as much water. In addition, some supplements like creatine a cell filling effect which requires extra water. A sharp and intense training further enhances the need for it. So if your goal is to remove fat or upload muscles, drink water without thirst upload tell you when.

Remember that taking decent amount of water by certain foods. The table below gives you an idea of ​​just how much water can agree with most consumed.


Cucumber (1 large) 1.25 cups water
Watermelon (1 medium slice) 1.1 cups water
Cup chicken soup 1 cup water
Corn (1 cup) 0.9 cup water
Salad (a half cup) 0.9 cup water
Cup nonfat yogurt 0.8 cup water

Monday, April 8, 2013

Tips to burn body fat

One of the burning of excess fat depends on your workouts, but today we will discuss your eating habits because they have more important. Burn fat forever with these useful and practical advice.





1. Change your habits.

When you start a weight loss program follow it through. Do not return to your old habits, consciously or unconsciously, is no excuse. Choose real programs that you can keep, and do not interfere with many calories.


 2. Drink water.

Water is essential for virtually all body functions, including the burning of fat. When drinking water contains no calories, feel fuller and eat less. Per kilogram body weight, drink 30 ml of water. For example, if you weigh 100 kg should drink 3 liters of water daily. To do this hold you close in my water bottle, so it will control the amount.


 3. Burn more calories than you consume.

Determine how many calories your body burns usual. Then, determine the additional expenditure with exercise. Add them to the basic calories and get your necessary daily calories.


 4. Reduce complex carbohydrates.

The adoption of complex carbohydrates, such as potatoes, rice, pasta and bread delivered to the body more than the required energy. All excess will be stored as fat. Do not remove them completely, but reduce them if you want to lose fat.


 5. Breakfast.

At night your body is hungry, if you just eat quickly it will negatively affect your workouts. So eat a complete and balanced breakfast such as oatmeal and fruit will be a great start to the day.


 6. Less sugar.

Immediately after exercise muscle load, but another store it as fat. When you eat something sweet, try fresh fruit. Instead of soft drinks, drink water, coffee, tea.

7. Coffee before workout

Drink one cup of black coffee 2 hours before exercise, and if breakfast, let it consists of healthy fats and protein. Do not add sugar.


8. Do not reduce calories drastically.
 

If you have decided to look more relief is not a good idea to reduce your calories drastically. Instead, it will look rather tired. Do not reduce by more than 200 to 500 calories daily energy intake.

9. Take creatine.

Creatine builds muscle and can help to burn excess fat. It is especially needed in low-calorie diet, because it protects muscle.


10. Eat fiber.

Consume 25 to 30 grams a day of fiber. They reduce insulin levels, absorb water and increase in volume, which will leave a sense of satiety. Fiber can be found in legumes.
  

11. Protein.

Get enough protein. To maintain body weight, you need 2-2.5 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight. More than that will be stored as fat.

Monday, April 1, 2013

The benefits and harms of coffee

Lately more and more on the real health benefits of consuming coffee, but they must be weighed against the possible negative effects, especially at higher doses. The ideal "fix" is always difficult to determine because people's perceptions of "a cup of coffee" vary widely, as the size of coffee cups. But the good news is that many of the benefits associated with 2 to 4 cups a day "and that's what most Americans drink anyway," said Joe Vinson, Ph.D.. Here are some interesting findings: 

 Coffee is good for the brain
Between 1 and 5 cups of coffee a day can reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. How? Antioxidants in coffee can prevent some damage to brain cells and stimulate neurotransmitters involved in cognitive function. Preliminary studies have indicated that increasing the intake of coffee (or tea), the incidence of glioma, a type of brain cancer, tend to decrease. Some researchers speculate that these compounds in activated DNA repairing protein in cells, possibly preventing DNA damage that can lead to the formation of cancerous cells.


 Coffee beat diabetes
Studies link frequent coffee consumption (four or more cups per day), with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Scientists suspect that antioxidant compounds in hlorogenichnata acid may increase the sensitivity of cells to insulin, which helps regulate blood sugar. While most of the studies did not report whether the coffee is made ​​with caffeine, decaffeinated coffee could be even better, since other studies have found that caffeine leads to a blunting of insulin sensitivity.


 Coffee has heart benefits
Some studies have shown that consuming one to three cups of coffee per day less a stroke than non coffee drinkers. Antioxidants in coffee extinguish harmful inflammatory effects on arteries. Researchers speculate that the compounds could increase the activation of nitric oxide, a substance that dilates blood vessels and lowers blood pressure.


 Coffee care for liver
Research in the field is limited, but it appears that the more coffee people drink, the lower is the incidence of cirrhosis and other liver diseases. In an analysis of nine studies found that an increase of 2 cups of coffee daily intake is associated with a 43 percent lower risk of liver cancer. Possible explanation: antioxidants and caffeine and caffeic acid can prevent liver inflammation and inhibit cancer cells.


 Coffee causes irritations
Sensitive to caffeine may experience irritability and anxiety at high doses. The chemical composition of caffeine resembles adenosine - a chemical associated with sleep and dispensing vessels. Caffeine binds to adenosine receptors and prevents its absorption, for which the activity of nerve cells increases, blood vessels constrict and get a refreshing or welcome side effect.


 Coffee may contain cholesterol
Unfiltered coffee contains a compound that can increase levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol. Drink filtered coffee.

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Japanese diet

With this diet not to starve in her implementation will lose weight the first week with 7 kg and the second 700g, 14 kg in one month.
 Diet guarantees the preservation of weight for three years. 
Given 7 days diet is repeated in the same order from the first to the seventh day as many times as you want, but this recipe is for 4 weeks, ie Repeat three times.

 First day
Breakfast - a cup of bitter coffee
Lunch - 2 hard boiled eggs
Dinner - a piece of meat, salad with lemon


 Second day
Breakfast - a cup of bitter coffee, bread
Lunch - 2 hard boiled eggs
Dinner - a slice of ham, salad, a cup of yogurt


 Third day
Breakfast - a cup of bitter coffee
Lunch - vegetable, fruit
Dinner - 2 hard boiled eggs, ham, salad


 Fourth day
Breakfast - a cup of bitter coffee
Lunch - 2 hard boiled eggs, carrot juice
Dinner - meat, salad with lemon


 Fifth day
Breakfast - grated carrots with lemon
Lunch - fish baked with tomatoes
Dinner - omitting


 Sixth day
Breakfast - a cup of bitter coffee
Lunch - 200g chicken meat and salad
Dinner - 2 hard boiled eggs and grated carrot


 Seventh day
Breakfast - a cup of bitter coffee
Lunch - a piece of meat, fruit
Dinner - can all


  •  During the diet is not consumed any alcohol, salt and sugar. 
  • The meat is cooked as desired - roasted, fried or boiled. 
  • Fruits and vegetables are not limited.

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Harmful Drinks

Whether you are trying to lose weight, maintain your weight or just want more - a healthy lifestyle and diet, you should be careful with the drinks and they are part of the game. 
 Fruit juices
Most of them are loaded with sugar (sweeteners), which is not at all healthy and diet. Drink fruit juice label, which says only 100% fruit juice.

 Coffee with cream (milk)
This drink can contain up to 800 calories and 170 grams of sugar. To reduce this, choose skim milk instead of sugar and saccharin.

  Flavored water
These waters contain artificial sweeteners. Select those that are labeled only contain natural flavors.

 Soda
The high consumption of soft drinks is associated with obesity worldwide. 

 Frozen mixed drinks 
These drinks are usually full of artificial colors, flavors and sweeteners. 
 "Healthy" fruit smoothies
Pre-made ​​fruit smoothies fast food does not always have real fruit and are full of sugar.

 Hard alcohol
After two drinks, the risk of obesity and other health problems increases. 

 Lemonade
It is better to do you do lemonade, than to buy because it has preservatives and artificial colors. Instead of sugar try honey to sweeten. 

 Sports drinks
Electrolytes are good when you sweat, but most of these drinks also have a lot of sugar and preservatives, you do not need. 

 Energy drinks 
You get a burst of energy, but it will be short, because it is the temporary effect of caffeine and sugar.