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]

Previous research has found that even low levels of dehydration may impair high intensity exercise performance on hot days. Higher volumes of fluid replacement have proven advantageous for runners and cyclists under these conditions. Even in cool weather (25C), athletes could lose 1-1.5 litres of sweat per hour. The American College of Sports Medicine suggests… [Continue Reading]

This article is the 3rd in the series that started with Article 1 – Energy Sources and was followed by Article 2 – Energy Sources – Fats Proteins The important structural components of the body, are made up by proteins which are a necessity for growth, maintenance, and repair of all body tissues. Proteins are… [Continue Reading]

Fat Reduction Pills will not make your heart stronger, will not increase your other muscles endurance, or teach you to cope with food and life. Your circulation will remain stagnant. Fat reduction pills will not make you fitter. Exercise raises your self esteem because you have taken control of your body.

Water is one of the main needs for the bodys’ life-supporting functions. Water is its number one nutrient and body functioning is compromised by loss of too much water.