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Niteworks by Louis Ignarro

Posted on June 2, 2015June 11, 2017 by Healthy Food

There are many reasons to use Niteworks® Overview This nighttime formula supports energy, circulatory and vascular health, and helps with Nitric Oxide (NO) production at night when NO levels are lowest.* Key Benefits Combines benefits of L-arginine and L-citrulline to support Nitric Oxide production for energy, vascular and circulatory health.* L-arginine and L-citrulline help keep blood vessels toned and flexible for healthy vascular function.* L-arginine and L-citrulline help blood flow to support the function of…

Herbalife Sports Nutrition Tips with Dr Heiss

Posted on May 29, 2015July 25, 2015 by Healthy Food

Hot Tips on “how to Eat to Compete” from the creator of Herbalife24 Sports Nutrition As professional cyclists are racing down the coast in the Tour of California this week, I wanted to share these ideas from Dr. John Heiss of Herbalife on how to ‘Eat to Compete – 5 Reasons Why Endurance Athletes Need Fuel 24/7.’ 1. Athletes need to fuel up in the morning, since their stored fuel reserves will have dropped during an…

Why swimming is great for your health

Posted on April 22, 2015June 2, 2015 by Healthy Food

Swimming is considered one of the best sports to improve overall health, increase muscle tone and get rid of unwanted pounds once and for all. If you have health issues and want to swim, don*t worry. Many common complaints such as asthma, verrucas and eczema can be handled effectively in the pool, and the health benefits of swimming will always be there. Here is a look at some of the most common health concerns raised…

Glycemic Load : the Difference with Glycemic Index

Posted on April 20, 2015July 28, 2015 by Healthy Food

You may have heard the term Glycemic Index – and if you have, you probably know that the Glycemic Index ranks carbohydrate-containing foods based on their effects on blood sugar. But in order to really understand the effects of foods on your blood sugar, there’s another term you should get familiar with – Glycemic Load. And the reason is simple. In essence, the Glycemic Index measures a quality in a food. The Glycemic Index indicates…

Eat more Carbohydrates!

Posted on April 19, 2015July 24, 2015 by Healthy Food

Why carbohydrates are so important? Carbohydrates are not only important for athletes, everybody needs carbohydrates! Carbohydrates are our fuel, if we workout or not. Carbohydrates must count for 40% of our daily calorie intake. Not more, but not less! Learn about how to properly fuel your body pre and post exercise. Carbohydrates are the best fuel for the body’s engine – more so than proteins or fats – and the right carbs, taken at the right time, are…