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Low Carb Fat Loss Diet Recipe
Great Meal – High Nutrients – Omegas and Yummy
This video was produced by Chris Mohr of Mohr Results Dr. Mohr is the owner of Mohr Results, Inc, a nutrition and fitness consulting company. He is a sports nutrition consultant to the University of Louisville and was the sports nutritionist at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He has also lectured to professional teams, including the Washington Redskins, and is the Sports Nutrition Advisor for Men’s Fitness Magazine. Dr. Mohr was the nutrition consultant for the NY Times Bestselling book, LL Cool J’s Platinum Workout (Rodale Press, December 2006) and co-authored Fitness Nutrition for Special Dietary Needs (Human Kinetics, May 2007). He has appeared on the Montel Williams Show as a nutrition expert and is a regular nutrition expert on radio and TV outlets in Louisville, KY. Dr. Mohr earned a Bachelor and Master of Science degree in Nutrition, from Penn State University and the University of Massachusetts, respectively. He received his PhD in exercise physiology, from the University of Pittsburgh, is a registered dietitian (RD), and a board certified specialist in sports dietetics (CSSD).
Low Carb Fat Loss Diet Recipe – Video
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Top 10 Food and Nutrition Affirmations
When you have “convenience” food bombarding you from every direction, it can be difficult to choose options that give your body the nourishment it needs.
However, if you have daily reminders and effective tools at your disposal, you just may find that eating the right foods and feeding your body the best fuels becomes a lot easier.
Of course, there will always be temptation, but when you equip yourself with anti-temptation tools, you will be able to quickly re-focus your mind on your greater goal of getting healthy!
Using Affirmations to Make the Healthy Food and Nutrition Choices
When everyone around you at the office is indulging in burgers, fries, and sugary drinks, it’s awfully tempting to join in, isn’t it?
But what if you could stop that temptation in its tracks and actually choose to make a healthy choice? You don’t need me to tell you that fatty and sugary choices are not the kinds of food that your body needs – you need to tell yourself! It can be hard in moments of temptation to make the right choice, but with the help of positive affirmations, you can re-train your brain to replace the desire for junk food with healthy choices. Affirmations can help you stick to your diet, say no to temptation, and eat nourishing and satisfying foods. How? By replacing the negative spiral of thoughts in your mind with powerful, positive ones.
Give Your Body the Fuel it Needs
I hope everyone had a great independence day – quick question for ya?
How did you feel at the end of a long weekend? Were you tired? Did you “stray” form your normal eating patterns?
I want to know from our readers – how they managed to stay on track with their nutritional plan when faced with long weekends where you can’t seem to escape the grill and all of it’s trappings; hamburgers, hot dogs, brat, sausage etc.,
Take two minutes out of your day to add a comment below – get back on track today if you fell off your plan over the weekend (and remember don’t beat yoursefl up about just work a bit harder in the gym tomorrow).
Healthy Eating 101
Around the world, many diseases related to unhealthy eating are becoming major concerns. In fact, the incidence rates of obesity and heart diseases are fast increasing, even in First World Countries such as the United States.
And with the rising cost of medicine, being ill is definitely a major problem.
If you really want to live life to the fullest, you must have a positive outlook. You should try not to be stressed or find ways to effectively de-stress. In addition, you must have a healthy body. A healthy body means regular exercise and a proper and balanced diet.
B-Vitamins and Athletic Performance
Can B-Vitamins Enhance Athletic Performance
B-Vitamins are often taken by athletes both young and old for their role in energy metabolism and muscle function. But do they really help an athlete perform better? Let’s take a closer look at the B-Vitamins which include thiamin (B-1), riboflavin (B-2), niacin, pyridoxine (B-6), folacin, cyanocobalamin (B-12), pantothenic acid, and biotin.
Many athletes, especially young athletes involved in highly competitive sports, do not realize the impact their diets have on their performance.
Ideally, an athlete should look to consume foods that are rich in B-Vitamins and supplement with a B-Complex vitamin when needed. The B-vitamins are in whole and enriched grains, dark green vegetables, nuts, and many animal and dairy products. Here is a helpful list of some of the food sources for B-Vitamins…
Top Food Sources for B-Vitamins
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Thiamin Food Sources: Liver, pork, lean meats, wheat germ, whole grains, enriched breads, and cereals.
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Riboflavin Food Sources: Milk and milk products, liver, enriched breads, and cereals.
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Niacin Food Sources: Liver, poultry, fish, peanut butter.
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Pyridoxine Food Sources: Liver, herring and salmon, wheat germ and whole grains, lean meats.
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Folacin Food Sources: Liver, wheat bran, whole grains, spinach and other green leafy vegetables, legumes, orange juice.
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Cyanocobalamin (B12) Food Sources: Foods of animal origin, specially prepared fermented yeasts, and fortified soy products.
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Biotin Food Sources: Egg Yolk, liver, and legumes.
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Pantothenic Acid Food Sources: Eggs, liver, wheat bran, peanuts, legumes, lean meats, spinach, and other vegetables.
Athletes and individuals with poor or restricted diets should consider taking a multivitamin or mineral supplement along with a B-Vitamin Complex. However, it is a good idea to talk with your doctor or pharmacist prior to adding any multi-vitamins or supplements to your diet.
In a recent study performed at Oregon State University and published in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism discovered that active individuals lacking in B-vitamins – including college athletes and other elite competitors — may perform worse during high-intensity exercise and have a decreased ability to repair and build muscle than counterparts with nutrient-rich diets. The study indicated that even a small deficiency in B-Vitamins had an adverse effect on performance and recovery. Of course this would vary based on the type and intensity of the exercise, nutrient depletion during exercise and individual differences in diet. The study further cited that the current USRDA for B-Vitamins may be inadequate.
Given the above research and the general safety of taking B-Vitamins we think it deserves a second look for athletes who want to enhance their athletic performance.
