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Welcome to ‘essential minerals’. Here you will find tips to make the most out of the minerals your body needs. Time-to- Run – Contributor Cynthia Hayward How to keep your body’s engine in tip top form No athlete, be they Michael Johnson or Joe Plod, can survive for long without a regular intake of the… [Continue Reading]
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.
There are so many products that belong on the list that it has been listed in to food categories. The Foods and ingredients on this list don’t need to be avoided entirely, just be sure to eat them sparingly, if you eat them at all. Hydrogenated Fats These are mostly man-made fats used in bakery… [Continue Reading]
Whereas sportspersons continually look to improve performance through consistent training, one of the most important aspects of training should be recovery. The idea behind recovery is to allow your body to absorb the workload from the various training sessions. This is where the correct eating habits can assist you in speeding up your recovery. Just… [Continue Reading]
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Recommended dietary allowance (RDA)
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 … [Read More...]
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Carbohydrates
This article will list and discuss the various energy sources available which supply … [Read More...]
What are carbohydrates? All carbohydrates are made up from sugars. There are a number … [Read More...]
Most athletes know the importance of carbohydrates. And many see their main source coming … [Read More...]
The need for carbohydrates - Running for over 90-120 minutes at race pace can totally … [Read More...]
Omega
There are two essential fatty acids that contribute to a healthier heart and they are part … [Read More...]
Take a tour of any supermarket today, and you will be struck by the number of margarine … [Read More...]
What is the best source and what is the correct dose? Omega fatty acids can be … [Read More...]
There is much research emerging showing the benefits of fatty acids, including an … [Read More...]