Archive for November, 2009

[ Note: I like this post from Jon Benson. I think you will like it too. ]

There’s stuff you know.

Then there’s stuff you don’t know.

But the key to success in anything is the discovery of one other variable:

The things you don’t know you don’t know.

Think about that.

So many people ask me questions like…

– How can I get rid of my stubborn bodyfat?
– How fast can I do it?
– What’s the best dietplan for me?

These are good questions, don’t get me wrong.

But there are at least 10 questions most people never know to ask.

It’s the stuff they didn’t know … read more

McDonald’s is a great example of a successful company. They have outlets all over the world, and more and more outlets are opening every single day. The quality of their food is consistent, wherever you are, and it is an extremely quick way to order a meal.

Unfortunately, whilst McDonald’s may be extremely convenient, some of their food is not particularly healthy. Much of their food is high in fat and high in sugar. Many of their burgers are high in calories and this can mean that you could put on weight if you eat McDonald’s too often.

If you like eating … read more

The Wendy’s fast food chain is 40 years old and there are over 6000 stores across the country. It is obviously a popular chain and people eat there regularly because they know what sort of food they are getting and they know that they can get the food quickly.

However, we are living in a society where people are becoming more and more health conscious. People want to know more nutritional information about what they are eating. With Wendy’s, there are three places that you can go to get more information about Wendy’s products and their nutritional value.

Their Website- On the … read more

There is a lot of debate about nutrition supplements, vitamins and minerals. The debate centers around whether they are necessary for a healthy diet. This is a complex answer. The answer is yes, and no. If you have the time to fully check your diet and spend a lot of time cooking and preparing meals, then you will probably not need nutrition supplements. However, if you are like the rest of us, busy in our hectic society, then you will benefit from taking nutritional supplements.

In this article, I have outlined three supplements you could consider taking to improve your health … read more

You have probably heard it a million times before – in order to lose weight, you need to combine a healthy diet with exercise. If you did a search on the Internet, you would find many people that are saying this but many of them do not explain very well why this is so.

Let’s review why nutrition is the fundamental to physical performance. Below I will outline to you how a healthy and nutritious diet is related to exercise and how combining both means that you will be able to more effectively lose weight.

Protein helps with muscle building and regeneration- … read more

The website dictionary.com defines nutrition as “the process of nourishing or being nourished, especially the process by which a living organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and for replacement of tissues.” If you want to live a happy and healthy life, then nutrition is important.

Nutrition happens when various foods are consumed to provide nourishment. The purpose of this article is to share with you nutritional information. I have outlined four benefits below from taking note of your nutrition and making sure that you eat a healthy diet.

A healthy diet can make you fitter- If you want to … read more

We live in a society where more and more people are overweight. We live hectic lives and many people do not have the time to exercise and they do not make the time to eat healthy diets. Even if you are not committed to looking after yourself, it is important that you look after your children. They do not have the education to make the right choices, so they will be relying on you to help them.

Nutrition is vital to good health, disease prevention, and essential for healthy growth and development of children and adolescents. Three reasons why nutrition … read more

This article is written for those of you who may have heard it said thousands of times before that a healthy diet and nutrition is important but may not truly understand why. In this article I want to explain to you the importance of good nutrition. I want to explain to you why good nutrition is great for your health. There are three great reasons that I have outlined below:

Good Nutrition Provides Energy- People who do not eat a healthy diet generally find it hard to get out of bed in the morning. They have no energy. This lack of … read more

Many people consider bananas a wonder food. There are good reasons for this that I will outline below. The purpose of this article is to share with you some of these benefits. I’ll outline 4 banana nutrition facts below that will astound you. Hopefully, these facts will also convince you to eat more bananas. You won’t regret it. Bananas are:

High in fiber- Bananas are a great source of natural fiber. Fiber helps with healthy bowel movements, helps with your cardiovascular health, improves your blood pressure and may boost your mood and energy. If you have trouble going to the toilet … read more

Someone who understands good nutrition is easy to spot. Someone eating a healthy diet knows that they are healthy. If you are feeling a little under the weather, chances are that some diet changes could help you out. This article will give you 10 signs of good nutrition. If you are not feeling all of these, you may need a change of diet. Good nutrition means that:

1.You have a healthy heart and blood pressure- If you have your nutrition balance right, then you will have a healthy heart and healthy blood pressure. You should go to your doctor to test … read more

We are becoming a society of fat people. This is rather depressing. Many studies have shown that around 2/3 of adults in Western societies are overweight or obese. This can lead to many medical issues.

Instead of letting yourself go and having to worry about fixing your health later, it is time to do something about your weight and to improve your nutrition. Below you will find 10 important reasons why nutrition is important and why you need to ensure that you are eating healthily.

1.Reduce risk of heart disease- A healthy diet reduces your risk of heart disease and other complications … read more