Nutrition as a Vegan Runner – Maybe you want to train for a marathon. Perhaps you want to get more out of every mile. Either way, you’ve decided to improve your diet by giving veganism a try. Good for you! The lifestyle offers numerous benefits to your health and the planet.

To calculate the energy available from a food, multiply the number of grams of carbohydrate, protein, and fat by 4,4, and 9, respectively. Then add the results together. For example, 1 slice of bread with a tablespoon of peanut butter on it contains 16 grams carbohydrate, 7 grams protein, and 9 grams fat : 16g… [Continue Reading]

Take a tour of any supermarket today, and you will be struck by the number of margarine tubs, cooking oils and even yogurts and eggs that have “Omega 3 or 6” either in their brand name or added in big letters to the packaging.

  This article will list and discuss the various energy sources available which supply the body with the necessary nutrients to be able to exercise and remain healthy

Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) the amounts of selected nutrients considered adequate to meet the known nutrient needs of healthy people. The RDA are based on scientific knowledge and have been presented by a committee of the Food and Nutrition Board (FNB) of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS). The Canadian equivalent is the Recommended Nutrient… [Continue Reading]