Untold Nutritional Secrets

A good understanding of nutrition and how to use the information will be
extremely rewarding for anyone. We can all prevent disease and fight
infection utilizing a powerful medicine 'Food' Using nutrition and
supplementing your diet is the key to fat loss and muscle gain. Have a look
at these Nutritional Secrets and discover how to stay disease free, feel
great, look good and live longer.

Lets take a look:

How Much Protein Do I Need - Protein is a normal part of out diet; a
nutrient widely distributed among animal and plant foods, and it plays many
essential roles in the body. Dietary protein has two possible fates - it can
be either used in growth and repair or burned for energy, like carbohydrate
and fat. Sedentary person: 0.75 grams/lb/day, Recreational athlete: 1.00
grams/lb/day, Serious athlete: 2.00 grams/lb/day.

Protein Cycling - Since strength training greatly increases the rate at
which protein is broken down in the body, it follows that 0.75gms per Pound
is inadequate. On the other hand to increase the intake of protein to say,
3.0gm per Pound straight away would trigger mechanisms to eliminate the
excess protein.

One way to overcome this is to increase the protein in steps until a maximum
efficiency point is reached and then it is drastically reduced. This obliges
the body to compensate by increasing the efficiency for the absorption of
protein and amino acids.

Why Carbohydrates? - Carbohydrates supply energy to out body, fibre for
prevention against disease and taste and texture to food, they are found in
cereals, potatoes, fruits and vegetables. Recommended: 4 to 12 grams/lb/day.
Over the last 30 years, research into food and blood glucose response has
completely changed our carbohydrate classification system.

It has been learned that it is impossible to predict the impact on blood
glucose levels by certain foods, instead people are fed carbohydrate foods
and the response measured. This response is known as the Glycaemic Index
(GI), it is a measure of how quickly carbohydrate foods are digested and
absorbed, as indicted by elevated blood glucose. The slower the rate of
blood glucose increases the lower the GI.

Super Foods - In the food industry super-foods are called "functional
foods". These foods provide a health benefit beyond the simple provision of
nutrients or energy, and usually target a specific disease or condition. In
most cases media headlines about the disease-fighting capacity of foods are
hyped up versions of current research reality. Below is a summary of what
some super-foods can and can't do for you.

Vitamins and Minerals - In general an adequate intake of vitamin and
minerals can be achieved with a balanced diet. However, there may be a
strong rationale for supplementation in specific nutrients.

Herbals - The latest herbal super-stars include Echinacea, gingko, and St
John's Wart. They don't pitch themselves as lifesavers, but more as
life-maximizes, helping you to get through the day with less disruption from
colds, memory failures, blue moods, and more.

Supplements - To supplement or not to supplement, that is the question on
more consumers' lips than ever before. There are various reasons why people
may be interested in supplementation. Concern about getting adequate
nutrients from our food supply. A Suspicion of pharmaceuticals and a belief
that diet alone will not achieve optimal nutrition.

Studies suggest that a number of supplements may deliver on advertising
claims. However, consumers can spend large sums of money on products that
have little or no proven efficacy.

The Bottom Line On Supplements - your diet that might achieve your goals but
choose only products that shows the amount of active ingredients on the
label. Be aware that "natural" does not mean 'safe'; some herbal supplements
may have unpleasant side effects. Don't treat serious medical conditions
yourself. Discuss supplement use with your doctor. If you are pregnant or
are breast-feeding consult a doctor before taking supplements.

Only Eat the Good Fats - Eat the good fats and feel and look great,
Authorities now agree that fat is essential for maintaining optimal health.
If good healthy skin and fast metabolism is what your after then you must
eat some fat. The good fats are found in fish, nuts and seeds, avocados and
cold pressed oils. Avoid fried foods and saturated fats as these raise
cholesterol and clog arteries.

Eat A Variety Of Foods - For protection from the majority of illnesses such
as heart disease and cancer you need a variety of foods that deliver that
mix of nutrients and minerals. Aim to eat different coloured fruits and
vegetables.

Try to eat a different food each month. Eat an apple a day as the apple
pectin cleanses the body's digestive system by removing toxins and therefore
preventing degenerative health problems such as cancer.

In conclusion, I am sure if you can apply even just a few of these tips to
your everyday eating habits I am pretty sure you will see the results in the
not to distant future.
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