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Understanding Your ATP Energy Cycle

July 6, 2011April 20, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Exercise increases the demand for energy in a big way. In fact, at the highest levels of exercise intensity such as sprinting, energy needs can be as much as 120-times greater than at rest. To meet these demands for more energy, your body can use one of three different energy…

Branched-Chain Amino Acids: Can They Help You Get Fit Faster?

July 6, 2011March 17, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

To burn fat and build lean body mass, you have to work your muscles in a way that causes them to adapt and grow. How you work out is important, but don't underestimate the power of nutrition. Without the proper ratio of carbohydrates, fat, and protein, you won't maximize your…

Healthy Carbs: Not All Carbohydrates Are Bad

July 6, 2011April 20, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Carbs aren’t the bad guys that some diet plans make them out to be. In fact, if you work out, you need carbohydrates for fuel. If you don’t get adequate carbs in your diet when you exercise intensely, you run the risk of breaking down muscle for fuel. Most people…

Are Colder or Room Temperature Beverages Better for Exercise Hydration?

July 6, 2011April 20, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

When you're exercising in the heat, it's important to stay hydrated. If you don't drink enough fluid when you exercise, your core body temperature rises very quickly. Not only does this rise in temperature cause you to fatigue faster, but it also increases the risk of heat-related illness such as…

Exercise Hydration Tips to Stay Safe While Working Out

July 6, 2011April 20, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Most people don't drink enough fluid when they exercise. This can quickly lead to dehydration and a rise in core body temperature, especially in warm weather. This rise in body temperature increases heart rate, puts additional strain on the heart and places you at risk for heat exhaustion and heat…

4 Health Benefits of Eating More Frequently

July 6, 2011April 20, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Do you graze throughout the day or eat two or three larger meals? If you're getting all of your calories only two or three times a day, you may want to rethink your strategy. There are some compelling health benefits to eating frequent, small meals rather than shoveling it all…

The Tasty Art of Eating Watercress

July 6, 2011March 18, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Watercress is a vegetable with amazing health benefits due to its high levels of phytochemicals known as isothiocyanates, the same disease-fighting components found in broccoli and cabbage. In fact, watercress is also a member of the cruciferous vegetable family known for their health properties. Studies have shown that watercress has…

The Benefits of Lifting Heavy Weights for Women

June 26, 2011April 20, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

More women are working out with weights these days to build strength and muscle tone, but many still use lighter weights during their workout out of fear that lifting heavy weights will cause them to gain weight or "bulk up." Instead of maximizing the amount of weight they lift, they…

Great Reasons to Switch to a Whole Food Diet

June 26, 2011April 20, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Dieticians and nutritionists are consistently learning more about healthy nutrition. Their findings suggest that you can improve your overall health if you begin to eat and drink what people ate and drank the past. Before foods and beverages were processed in factories, a whole food diet was the norm. What…

How to Eat Healthy on the Fourth of July

June 26, 2011April 20, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

The Fourth of July is a day of celebration, friends, family, and, of course, food. Favorite Fourth of July foods aren't particularly healthy. After all, hamburgers, hot dogs, potato chips and ice cream aren't likely to make a dietician's list of favored foods. Of course, most people lighten up on…