Your body needs protein to build and repair tissue. Though protein is thought of as a supplement that will only help male bodybuilders who are looking to gain some serious weight, eating the right kind can help people with very different fitness goals. The body needs protein to build and repair...
Protein is used by the body to rebuild damaged muscle tissue after an intense (or even moderate) workout. Without protein, you would never get stronger, bigger or faster. Aside from a balanced diet, there are various protein supplements you can use to ensure you're getting an adequate amount to help...
Ingredients 1 12 inch prepared whole wheat pizza crust - you can buy these prepared and packaged at your grocery store 1 6oz can of tomato paste 1/3 pounds of cheese topping suggestions onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, olives optional oregano, garlic powder, parsley, basil Calories pizza crust: 1,080 calories, 6g...
Grocery shopping is a ritual that everyone has to go through. Unfortunately, this ritual can sometimes get expensive and in a time when saving even the smallest amounts of money matters, grocery shopping offers an opportunity to save a lot. Coupons When you're talking about saving on groceries, the first subject that...
Preface: sugar is all the same. Whether it was adding in during processing or already present, the word sugar refers to a carbohydrate in its most basic form. There really is no [as far as calories, obesity and health are concerned] difference between sugar found in a strawberry or soda....
Ingredients 1 medium banana 1/2 cup of low fat ice cream 1 scoop of chocolate protein powder 1 cup of low fat (1%) milk 1 tablespoon of honey Calories banana: 105 calories, 0g fat, 27g carbohydrates, 1g protein, 0mg sodium ice cream: 100 calories, 2.5g fat, 17g carbs, 3g protein, 45mg...
The media says carbohydrates are bad. With all of these diet books telling you that carbs cause weight gain, you would think that getting rid of foods such as doughnuts, candy, bread, pasta, rice and fruits would help you lose weight. This is somewhat true but not because there is...
Dietary fat is one of the three macronutrients (fats, carbohydrates and proteins) the body uses for energy. It is the most energy dense of the macronutrients, providing 9 calories per gram, compared to 4 calories per gram for carbs and proteins. Contrary to popular belief, eating fat does not makes...
Figuring out your daily calorie needs is the foundation of any weight goal. Gaining, losing or maintaining your weight requires you to eat different amounts and if you don't know how to figure that out, you won't be able to reach your goal. Calorie Balance Every single calorie that you put into...
Walking around a food court will prove that there are many choices when it comes to fast food. Almost all customers will have something appeal to them. You can eat American or Italian, Chinese or Greek. Maybe even more important is the ability to pick between the healthy and unhealthy. First...
