Nutrition Facts
Energy Drinks linked to Risk-Taking Behaviors
Energy drinks typically have three up to 10 times the amount of caffeine than the average soft drink. Recent research by RIA Research, indicates individuals drinking energy drinks six days out of the week are more likely to have smoked cigarettes, abused prescription drugs, been in serious physical fights or violent acts, drank alcohol and participated in high risk, extreme sports. The study can help identify and predict what scientists call "problem behavior syndrome" within individuals. Energy drinks have a target market group of 18-25 year olds but "they’re nearly as common among younger teens."
Almonds: A Potential Prebiotic
Almonds have been identified to have prebiotic properties that could help improve digestive health by increasing levels of beneficial gut bacteria. However, the prebiotics must be able to travel through the upper part of the intestine without being digested or absorbed by the body to reach the colon that the gut bacteria can use to fuel their growth and activity according to the Institute of Food Research. Further human studies are needed.
Vitamin D Helps Reduce Risk of Other Diseases
Vitamin D is known to strengthen one’s bones, muscle strength and pains. However, vitamin D also regulate cellular growth, which can help prevent cells from becoming cancerous. It’s becoming known that vitamin D reduces inflammation and strengthens the immune system, which can prevent autoimmune diseases such as type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Increase Your Memory and Fight Mental Disorders
A balanced nutrition plan, frequent exercise, and optimal amount of sleep can "have the potential to alter our brain health and mental function; a viable strategy for enhancing cognitive abilities, protecting the brain from damage and counteracting the effects of aging" according to the journal Nature Reviews Neuroscience. "Junk food and fast food negatively affect the brain’s synapses." To improve learning and memory while fighting mental disorders such as attention-deficit disorder, depression and mood disorders and bipolar disorder try the following potent solutions:
- Omega-3 fatty acids found in salmon, walnuts & kiwi fruit
- Folic acid found in spinach, orange juice & yeast
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Vitamins
I know that taking vitamins is important. For females, is there a difference between a multi-vitamin and a pre-natal vitamin? Is there any benefit if I swich from a multi-vitamin to a pre-natal vitamin even though I'm not pregnant?Prenatal vitamins have more folic acid and iron, which are necessary vitamins when you're pregnant. Other important vitamins are calcium and essential fatty acids (EFAs). Calcium can be found in a vitamin pill but the best source is simply whole foods such as milk, yogurt or string cheese. EFAs such as omega-3 fatty acid is found in fish such as salmon or trout!
Core
What are some core strengthening exercises — possibly incorporated with a weight routine?By strengthening the core muscles, you can reduce lower back pain, improve posture and increase sports performance.
Try a BOSU! It's a device that provides an unstable training environment to help improve sports performance. The name BOSU...
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Pilates
What should I eat before Pilates?You should eat a small meal about an hour or two before doing Pilates...
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V02 Max Test
Where can we get a accurate and relatively inexpensive Vo2 Max Test in Vancouver?Most hospitals can give you a VO2 test, but it’s very convenient to go to Accel Human Performance. Not only can you get the scientific test that will show you exactly how many calories a day you should be eating but Cory Gilday, co-owner of Accel, can also help you set up an exercise program that will be specific to the test and your needs. You can check out the video at the Nutrition section on the top menu. If you subscribe to the magazine, you can read the article, too! You can also go to Cory Gilday's profile for more information :)
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