Nutrition Tips for vegetarian athletes Vegetarian athletes must be sure to eat a variety of food choices including protein-rich and carbohydrate-rich foods at each meal. Vegetarian sources of protein and minerals typically found in meat include lentils, dried beans and peas (ready-to-use products are available), tofu, tempeh, textured vegetable (or soy) protein, and ready-made nut,
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Protein powders Something you thought we would never say The importance of Protein Powders has been questioned for decades. Some people swear by them, others doubt there importance so what is the truth and do we need them? The answer is actually quite an individualized one. As we know each of us have different biochemistry
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Health is Wealth We all know the popular saying “Health is Wealth”. By health we do not mean the absence of physical troubles only. But it is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being. The loss of health is a loss of all happiness. Mahatma Gandhi once said, “It is health which is
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Ten things you need to know about vegetables Are you getting your five serves of vegetables a day? And your daily dose of all those vitamins, minerals like iron and calcium, plus phytonutrients? Or are your storage, prep and cooking methods removing too many nutritious goodies before they even reach your plate? Here’s some tips
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Contest Preparation for Natural Bodybuilding Contest preparation tips and guidance is an area many Personal Trainers are asked about by their clients due to the increasing popularity of Figure, Fitness and Bodybuilding competitions. Competitors are judged on their aesthetic appearance and usually exhibit a high level of muscularity and symmetry and low levels of body
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Creatine for post-weight training recovery – or save your money? Creatine is an amino acid that helps to supply energy to all cells in the body, primarily the muscles, and can be found in foods such as red meat and fish. Creatine is also available in a supplement form, and can be taken by ingesting
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