If the food ingredients has more than 6 listed don't eat it --Michael Pollann, "Food Rules"

From the monthly archives:

October 2009

Prevent bone loss – Avoid soda or cola, drink green tea instead

October 26, 2009 Diet & Nutrition
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Avoid cola/soda! In one study, females who were frequent cola drinkers no matter what their age or how much milk they drank had lower bone density than non-cola drinkers. A good alternative: Green Tea as it high in antioxidants and promotes thermogenesis.
What’s thermogenesis?
Thermogenesis is the process by which the body generates heat, or energy, by [...]

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Added protein improves strength and endurance during workout

October 26, 2009 Diet & Nutrition
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ADDED PROTEIN DURING A WORKOUT MAY BOOST PERFORMANCE

Drinking a workout drink with protein in it during  your workout drink may help your strength and endurance.  Researchers from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, found that sports drinks with as little as nine grams of protein increased endurance up to 40 %, and reduced post workout [...]

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