Your Nutritional and Vitamin Supplement Information Resource

posted by Ronald on Jul 21

Carbohydrates and fats are macronutrients, and macronutrients are specific types of nutrients that provide either energy or calories to the body. Nutrients are substances that are required to promote growth, healthy metabolism and other vital functions of the body. Macro means large, and macronutrients are nutrients that are required in relatively large amounts in order to promote growth. Each macronutrient provides calories, but the amount of calories provided by each of these nutrients varies. Carbohydrates and proteins both provide 4 calories per gram, and fat provides 9 calories per gram. In addition to carbohydrates, fats and proteins, there is only one other substance that provides calories, which is alcohol. Alcohol provides 7 calories for every gram, but alcohol is not treated as a macronutrient because we do not require it for survival.

posted by Ronald on Jun 20

Losing weight is not that complicated. It just takes consistency. Once you have begun to eat healthier it is easy to slip back into your old unhealthy eating habits, but you must be persistent and vigilant to maintain your ideal weight.Adopt the attitude of treating your body like a temple and supply only the best of everything to it. No processed foods. No junk foods. You need to keep those toxins and empty calories out of your system for your body to work at its best. Balance your carbohydrates, proteins and fibre. Keep your protein intake at a minimum as most of us tend to consume too much protein each day. Avoid an excessive amount of fatty foods. All things in moderation is key. Your body needs fats and proteins to function, but excessive amounts just cause a buildup and that can make you sick or your body to gain weight as it stores the excess.

posted by Ronald on Jun 18

So you need to drop a few pounds in a hurry? You’ve got a party coming up and you need to be able to fit into that one dress that’s just right for the party? But the problem is that the dress is a now a size too small?At the top of your list of things to do today is doing a bit more exercise. If you’re sincere about shedding weight in a week, an exercise routine is your best course of action. Cycling, swimming or running are exceptional forms of exercise that will really burn the calories and help you lose the weight.

posted by Ronald on Jun 16

Adopt the attitude of treating your body like a temple and supply only the best of everything to it. No processed foods. No junk foods. You need to keep those toxins and empty calories out of your system for your body to work at its best. Balance your carbohydrates, proteins and fibre. Keep your protein intake at a minimum as most of us tend to consume too much protein each day. Avoid an excessive amount of fatty foods. All things in moderation is key. Your body needs fats and proteins to function, but excessive amounts just cause a buildup and that can make you sick or your body to gain weight as it stores the excess.If you put yourself and your body into starvation mode you will actually gain weight instead of losing it. Or when you finally crash from this unhealthy diet you will find the pounds pack on quickly and become even harder to lose. You need to lose weight in a healthy manner. Take it at a reasonable pace. If you are hungry, eat, but keep it in moderation. Losing weight, naturally, doesn’t have to be a daunting task, you just have to put your mind to it and stick with it. It takes consistency and realistic expectations. The weight will not come off in one day, but if you continue with your efforts and eat healthy and exercise regularly you can and will succeed. Think about your general health and lifestyle while you are taking off those pounds. You are doing this for the betterment of your physical and mental being.

posted by Ronald on Jun 13

More great words from the Surgeon General on being overweight or obese. It further confirms our fears that being overweight or obese is killing us. According the the Surgeon General of the United States….

posted by Ronald on Jun 11

Information directly from the Surgeon General (David Satcher, M.D. PhD) speaking about the U.S. epidemic of being overweight or obese. What many of us know, but are afraid to admit is that being overweight or obese is killing us. The Surgeon General confirms those fears…

posted by Ronald on Jun 10

A great introduction to the Surgeon General’s Call To Action in the fight against obesity - especially obesity in young children and middle-age adults. This introduction was provided by Tommy Thompson. Mr. Thompson is the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. I believe it is something we can all agree on!

posted by Ronald on Jun 2

Essential fatty acids must always be part of our daily diet - without them, we take one step closer to our deaths. Essential fatty acids are divided into two families: omega-6 EFAs and omega-3 EFAS.

posted by Ronald on May 27

Do you remember your mother telling you the importance of eating a balanced diet? What does a balanced diet mean? Firstly, it means that the food we eat has the right nutrients in the required quantity. We need Carbohydrates, proteins and fats in our diet. We also need vitamins, minerals and fiber to help the body function properly. Secondly, a balanced diet also means that we do not eat excessively nor less. To maintain body balance means eating the right quantity of the right kinds of food. This will ensure that you remain healthy.

posted by Ronald on May 2

A fitness instructor or a coach is someone that enjoys helping people improve their health and fitness by leading and organizing groups and individual exercise programs. He or she either instructs a range of activities or specializes in a particular area such as keep fit, weight training or yoga. He or she may also give advice on healthy eating and lifestyle diets. A high quality instructor will ask about your current level of fitness, your medical conditions, and any previous injuries you may have suffered so that they can provide not only an effective but also a safe fitness program tailored to your individual needs.