During my College years, I was a great fan of Dr. Linus Pauling. Okay, maybe he went overboard on the mega high doses of Vitamin C. He took 10 grams of vitamin C per day, when 500 mg is pretty high in a standard anti-stress multivitamin. Did you know is the only person to win 2 Nobel prizes, … [Read more...] about Vitamin C – A Great Effective Vitamin
Sports Nutrition
The Benefits of Flax Seed Oil
I mentioned briefly the benefits of Omega 3 fatty acids in this article. I also mentioned flax seeds in my summary of Random Food Tips. Guest Blogger Scott White from Scottsdale, Arizona, goes in detail on the benefits of Flax Seed Oil. Thanks Scott for submitting this excellent post! Flax … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Flax Seed Oil
The Importance Of The Hydration Of The Body
I feel bad about being in the middle of August and I haven't posted an article on electrolyte drinks or simply hydration in general. I prefer to mix my Gatorade at half-strength, as the suggested dilution is too concentrated, and it cuts the costs in half. Guest Blogger Wolney Filho has this … [Read more...] about The Importance Of The Hydration Of The Body
Organic This & That: What Exactly is Organic Food?
In my last 2 articles on organic foods, It's Summertime, and the living is Organic and Top 43 List of Foods Ranked by Pesticide Loads, I haven't clearly defined the term "Orgainc". Guest Blogger Tom Nuckels submitted this article to help us define the terms "free range", "organically grown", "no … [Read more...] about Organic This & That: What Exactly is Organic Food?
Alcohol and Exercise
It's hard to believe this is my 77th post, and the word alcohol has never been used! The question of alcohol and exercise has always been a topic of controversy. I still remember reading athletes drinking strychnine, brandy, and raw egg during the 1900 Olympic marathon! Personally, I … [Read more...] about Alcohol and Exercise
Energy Drinks: Are They Really Worth It?
In response to my article Pre-Competition, Energy, Focus and Mental Alertness Drinks, Guest Blogger Steve Gray submitted this artle on Energy Drinks. I thought it was an interesting read from a different perspective. I personally like Vitalyze and Powerdrive before major track competitions, … [Read more...] about Energy Drinks: Are They Really Worth It?
Creatine & Mixtures for Muscle Recovery
I discussed Creatine in an earlier post and focused on the loading phase of creatine, emphasizing on using your Lean Body Mass to calculate dosages. The differences between Liquid Creatine vs Creatine Powders was also discussed. One can browse any supplement section, whether it's an online … [Read more...] about Creatine & Mixtures for Muscle Recovery
Top 43 List of Foods Ranked by Pesticide Loads
The Environmental Working Group is a not-for-profit environmental research organization dedicated to improving public health and protecting the environment by reducing pollution in air, water and food. On their website, they listed the top 43 fruits and vegetables based on their pesticide … [Read more...] about Top 43 List of Foods Ranked by Pesticide Loads
Top 20 Foods with the Highest Antioxidant Properties
Scientists believe that some antioxidants are more potent than others, and their potency can be affected by how they're cooked or digested. For example, the antioxidants in blueberries lose their potency when cooked, while the antioxidants in potatoes, artichokes, and tomatoes (not listed in the … [Read more...] about Top 20 Foods with the Highest Antioxidant Properties
Comparing Whey, Soy, Casein protein, vs Fish, Beef, Milk, Chicken, Eggs
When I was living in the USA, I used to order from Protein Factory because I liked to customize my high quality protein to maximize the absorption rates, as all protein are not created equal. My formula was a mixture of CFM Whey isolate, Egg, and Casein protein. The exact ratio formula is a … [Read more...] about Comparing Whey, Soy, Casein protein, vs Fish, Beef, Milk, Chicken, Eggs
