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Posts tagged Carbohydrates
Eat to Compete
Aug 29th
5 Reasons Why Endurance Athletes Need Fuel 24/7. 1. Athletes need to fuel up in the morning, since their stored fuel reserves will have dropped during an overnight fast. Training and racing take a toll on the body, and starting the day with a healthy meal balanced with carbohydrates, protein, vitamins and minerals provides a More >
Carbohydrates
Jul 28th
Carbohydrates are divided into two types, simple and complex. This classification is based on the chemical structure and reflects how quickly sugar is digested and absorbed. Simple carbohydrates include sweets, candy, biscuits, cakes, pastries and refined foods like white breads, pastas, white rice and any food with added sugars. Complex carbohydrates include whole grains, fruits More >
The Truth About Sugars in Fruit
Feb 21st
It happened again the other day. I was teaching a class, and a student dismissed the health benefits of fruit because, as she put it, “it’s full of sugar”. This idea that fruit is somehow a bad thing to eat came into full swing with the low carb diet craze a few years ago. But More >
The importance of a Healthy Breakfast
Feb 1st
Do you wake up tired? Do you often skip breakfast? Do you feel ‘flat’ by mid-morning? Do you run out of the energy and focus you need to meet your challenges all day long? Do you struggle to lose/gain or control your weight? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions – and you More >
It’s not the calories!
Dec 26th
By JENNY HOPE Calorie counting is off the menu for slimmers who want to shed the pounds for good. According to the world’s largest diet study, the best way to lose weight is to eat as much as you like… as long as you choose the correct foods, which include cold pasta, meat and nuts. More >
Don’t count out Carbs!
Sep 28th
Whether you’re trying to lose weight or just want to eat healthier, you may be confused by the news you’re hearing about carbohydrates. With so much attention focused on protein diets, there’s been a consumer backlash against carbohydrates. As a result, many people misunderstand the role that carbohydrates play in a healthy diet. Carbohydrates are More >
Simple vs. Complex Carbohydrates
Aug 19th
Many health experts recommend cutting down or eliminating sugar and other simple carbohydrates, and increasing the servings of complex carbohydrates in the diet. Carbohydrates are necessary to your health because every cell in your body uses them for energy. In fact, your brain can only use carbohydrates for energy. Unfortunately, over-consumption of sugar and other More >
