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Carbohydrates: How and how much to consume?

Eat complex carbohydrates Complex carbohydrates are found in whole foods like brown rice, potatoes, whole grain cereal and oatmeal. Complex carbohydrates should make up the bulk of your daily calorie intake because they form muscle glycogen, the long lasting fuel that your body needs to train hard....

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What are BCAAs (Branched-Chain Amino Acids)?

The BCAAs are leucine, isoleucine, and valine. The name “branched-chain amino acids” is derived from the structure of these compounds. Each one has a forked outcropping that looks a bit like a branch, hence the name branched chain amino acids..The three BCAAs fall into the category of...

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News Feed: The 5 Most Critical Things to Look for on a Nutrition Label to Prevent Diabetes

The 5 Most Critical Things to Look for on a Nutrition Label to Prevent Diabetes So many foods purport to be healthy for us, so understanding the labels can be tricky. Here’s how to decode the jargon and lower your diabetes...

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News Feed: The 10 Best Types Of Protein For Hormone Balance

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What are Amino Acids?

20% of the human body is made up of protein. Protein plays a crucial role in almost all biological processes and amino acids are the building blocks of it. Protein is made of Peptides and Peptides are made of Amino Acids – They’re the smallest denomination of building blocks of your...

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