A balanced plant-based diet provides the same quality of fuel for athletes as a meat-based diet, provided vegetarians seek out other sources of certain nutrients that are more commonly found in animal products, according to a presentation at the 2013 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting & Expo. The research was compiled by Dilip Ghosh, Ph.D., director of Nutriconnect in Sydney, Australia. He was unable to attend the meeting, so his presentation was given by Debasis Bagchi, Ph.D., director of innovation and clinical affairs at Iovate Health Sciences International … [Read more...] about Monitoring Nutrient Intake Can Help Vegetarian Athletes Stay Competitive
New Report Shows Staggering Differences in the Cost of Medical Treatments.
With all the potential changes going on in the world of Healthcare, this article by Jaywon Choe talks about the questionable costs of various treatments. There seems to be quite a discrepancy as to the differences in price for various treatments. Most people would tend to think that treatment costs should be the same just like if you get an oil change for your car, it's the exact same service everywhere you go so the price should reflect that, yet it doesn't. A new report released by the federal government raises questions about how exactly hospitals determine the cost of treatment, … [Read more...] about New Report Shows Staggering Differences in the Cost of Medical Treatments.
New Fitness Trends to Watch for in 2013
As we are in the hottest part of the summer, many individuals are looking for the latest and newest ways to get fit in 2013. One of the newest forms of exercise is fusion classes. A swarm of new combo classessuch as Piloxing, aerial yoga, Core Fusion Barre, and Neuromuscular Integrative Action are designed to confuse more than just your tongue. By mixing workouts with disparate disciplines (think: Pilates + boxing, Zumba + water aerobics) they can get your body working in ways it wouldn’t otherwise, says Jessica Matthews, exercise physiologist for the American Council on Exercise and certified … [Read more...] about New Fitness Trends to Watch for in 2013
Are you feeling hungry? Could be the carbs you ate
Have you ever had that feeling of insatiable hunger after you just got done eating a full meal? Many of the foods people eat such as white bread, soft drinks and sugary food can spike the insulin level causing you to have highs and lows in your energy response and hunger. A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that high-glycemic foods can influence the brain in a way that may cause a person to overeat. For those who are particularly susceptible to these effects, avoiding refined carbohydrates might reduce urges and potentially help control weight, said … [Read more...] about Are you feeling hungry? Could be the carbs you ate