There are a lot of fats in this world, and they get a bad rap. Even the word “fat” has a lot negative connotations hanging from it like so much unwanted adipose tissue. But fats can be a good thing. For starters, you need fat in your diet because it helps the body produce energy, build cellContinue reading “3 Exciting New Discoveries About Omega-3 You Need to Know”
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7 Nutritional Strategies for Headaches
If you suffer from headaches, migraine or otherwise, finding dietary strategies may prove difficult. Take the banana as an example. The banana has a lot of good stuff in it: potassium, magnesium, vitamin B 6 and vitamin C. A lot of these nutrients and minerals appear on this list of headache fighters. However, bananas alsoContinue reading “7 Nutritional Strategies for Headaches”
Nutrition for Lifelong Skeletal Health
Osteoporosis International recently published an article that examined the nutritional needs of the skeleton during its bony lifetime. Using the results of over 130 studies, the researchers set out to outline ideal nutritional goals to aid the bones during their journey from the cradle to the Craftmatic adjustable chair. Here are some highlights: During Pregnancy: An overall healthy dietContinue reading “Nutrition for Lifelong Skeletal Health”
5 Reasons Why Peak Endurance Is Better Than Regular Sports Drinks
Recently on the Red Rush Blog, I wrote about the UC Berkeley report on sports and energy drinks titled “Hiding Under a Health Halo.” The report didn’t have much good to say about the popular electrolyte-having thirst quenchers, except that they may possess some benefits for adult athletes, but were usually consumed by andContinue reading “5 Reasons Why Peak Endurance Is Better Than Regular Sports Drinks”
Peak Endurance for Recovery
Study after study has come out denouncing the benefits of over-the-counter, store-bought sports and energy drinks that mainly target inactive teenagers and youngsters with their marketing. The biggest complaints are that these drinks contain too much sugar, caffeine, have an overabundance of sodium and not enough healthy stuff. My theory is that there is someContinue reading “Peak Endurance for Recovery”
The AIM Companies 