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Essential fatty acids for the Pisces in all of us!

Posted March 1st, 2007 at 12:00 PM by Valerie Cerami

Section: Nutrition, Healthy Eating

If you were born between: February 19 - March 20, you can call yourself a Pisces. If your Astrological association differs, this article still applies to you – so share in this calendar-timeframe, become an honorary fish-sign, and for the sake of youe health, consider the contents of this article.

What the astrologers say:
In the sign of Pisces, unstable, flowing water combines with the mutable ability to easily drift through change. This makes Pisces the most fluid sign of the zodiac. Pisceans are often kind, sympathetic, receptive, intuitive and humble. They can also be vague, indecisive, secretive, careless, and often are not very adept at dealing with the physical world. (As with a fortune cookie’s generalities, I’m sure you can relate!)

For anyone interested in a healthy diet, weight management and disease prevention, please follow the Pisceans and add fish to your grocery list!
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Crunch Time: Optimum nutrition for runners

Posted January 25th, 2007 at 8:00 AM by Christopher Jack

Section: Running & Training, Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Race Prep & Recov

Find yourself dragging through those morning runs? Your 10k pace not where you want it? Sprinting toward the porta potties on race day? There could be an easy fix and it all starts with your diet.

Every runner’s training regimen, regardless of experience level, should have a focus on proper nutritional maintenance. When and what you eat can significantly affect your workout and performance will suffer without the proper balance of nutrients.

A common mistake made by runners, especially those early morning warriors, is running before fueling up. Without the proper nutrients in your system, your body will suffer from lowered glycogen and blood-glucose levels; depriving the body of essential energy and sustenance.
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Essential fuel for an efficient running machine

Posted December 10th, 2006 at 7:00 AM by Michelle Tessmer

Section: Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Health & Fitness

Just like an engine needs the proper fuel, so do our bodies. Although we’re aware of the need for an adequate mix of carbohydrates and protein, one more important ingredient completes the equation for endurance and strength: fat. But that doesn’t mean that deep-fried buffalo wings will provide enough energy to finish out the last two miles – it takes the right type of fat. Omega-3 fatty acids, to be exact.

Omega-3 fatty acids have been found to aid in the formation of lean muscle tissue, reduce joint tenderness and inflammation, and have a beneficial effect on the rhythm of the heartbeat. According to a 2004 article in the Journal of Exercise Physiology, the ingestion of omega-3 fatty acids helps to stimulate the oxidation of fat in the liver and in skeletal muscle. Read the rest of this entry »

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