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Top Weight Loss Myths

Sunday, May 4, 2014

(Article first published as Top Fitness Myths That Prevent Weight Loss on Technorati.)
Fitness myths are as common as old wives tales, and can have a detrimental effect on how well you’re able to reach and maintain your weight loss goal. Once we’ve heard the same mistruths time and again, we tend to accept them as correct, even though they may have a detrimental effect on health and weight reduction efforts. While some of this advice is harmless, it’s always best to defer to relevant information presented by researchers who have studied the effects that physical fitness has on fat metabolism and your health.

25% of Americans Are Now Obese
The fact that one quarter of all Americans are now obese is a staggering number, with dire health consequences for the next decade and beyond. Information published in The New York Times indicates that nearly 2.5 million more people fell into the obese category in the past two years, making this the largest and quickest increase on record.

Lack of Physical Activity to Blame
Two of the most controllable elements which drive weight loss are diet and exercise. With the power of mind and attitude, we’re able to control the amount and type of foods we eat through thoughtful planning, and can limit couch potato time by making the trade off for regular daily exercise. The key to successful weight loss is combining proper diet with the right type of physical activity. You’ll be able to maximize the effectiveness of your workout and weight reduction plan by sorting through the most common fitness myths.

Myth 1: Running is Better Than Walking
The fact is that a runner and a walker covering the same distance will burn about the same number of calories. The important thing to keep in mind is that you get out and move your body. Weight reduction is not a race, and losing weight at a slow pace (no more than 1 to 2 pounds per week) is the best way to allow your body to easily adjust, preventing your metabolism from stalling in an attempt to preserve body mass.

Myth 2: Exercising More Leads to Eating More
Research shows that exercise has no effect on a person’s hunger. Further, exercise has been shown to suppress appetite both during and after a workout. The problem is that many people let their mind take control, compelling them to eat more because they believe they need the extra calories to compensate for the activity. Use mind over matter to avoid taking in too many calories after a workout.

Myth 3: All Calories Are Created Equal
Technically, a calorie is a measurement of energy and all calories require the same amount of energy to burn. Our body is not a machine though, and metabolizes food based on its source, protein, fat or carbohydrate. Proteins are complex structures and take much more time and energy to break down. 

Carbohydrates, and especially ined carbs from sugary junk foods are broken down immediately, used for energy and the balance is converted to fat and stored on the hips and abdomen. Always include healthy protein from nuts, seeds, whey or lean meats after your workout to assist muscle building and avoid excess fat storage.

There appears to be no end in sight to our obesity epidemic, as more Americans join the ranks and threaten their health and longevity. Physical fitness is an essential tool which can assist weight loss and reduce the risk of many diseases. Fitness myths abound which will derail your from the true benefits of exercise, and can help you to reach your weight goal quickly and efficiently.
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Top Myths About Coconut Water

Thursday, April 3, 2014

If you search of the internet for "health benefits of coconut water " you will get a lot of good information... like Low in calories, naturally fat- and cholesterol free, more potassium than four bananas, and super hydrating - these are just a few of the many benefits ascribed to America’s latest health craze: coconut water. It help with a whole host of conditions, from hangovers to cancer and kidney stones.


But is coconut water capable of delivering on all the promises or is it hype? This “miraculous” hydration drink has exploded in popularity in the last few years. You’ve probably seen it at yoga studios, gyms and even at grocery store checkout lines. 


Coconut water companies claim that coconut water is the BEST, all natural way to hydrate. Better, in fact than pure water due to it’s high electrolyte content. Truth or myth? Maybe people get carried away with all the benefits of coconut water, so here we bust a few myths and misconceptions....

They say, Coconut water is an ideal post-exercise drink.
Our verdict: Myth.

You may see gym-goers guzzling coconut water on the treadmill because it contains electrolytes, which you lose when you sweat. But for the average light-to-moderate exerciser, "If youre consuming enough fluids and eating healthfully the rest of the day, having coconut water after a workout is not going to significantly benefit you any more than hydrating with water," says nutrition experts.

When you sweat you lose water as well as essential minerals including sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium. Coconut water does contain some of these, most notably potassium, and research has found sodium-enriched coconut water can work as well as sports drinks for hydration after prolonged intense exercise.

Coconut water is notably higher in potassium than sports drinks, but is relatively low in sodium, which is necessary during severe dehydration. Studies that have directly compared coconut water (commercial) to plain water for rehydration after exercise have not found significant differences, however. 

On the other hand, some scientists have observed that natural coconut water (raw) is sufficient for hydration even compared to sports drinks. Others have suggested adding a small amount of table salt to pure coconut water for adequate rehydration (for recreational athletes, extra sodium is likely unnecessary).

Unflavored coconut water is low in sugar and calories and is not the perfect sports drink. Sports drinks are meant to replace fluids, supply energy, and replace sodium and potassium lost through perspiration. 

They say "Coconut water contains lauric acid which helps the immune system"
We say its a myth:

Lauric acid is a medium-chain fatty acid found in mothers milk and makes up about 50% of the fatty acids in coconut oil, some people are mistaken by assuming that its in coconut water also? Unfortunately, coconut water contains less than 0.5g of fat per 100g and theore there will only be a trace amount of lauric acid in coconut water, if any, depending on how it was filtered. 


You could even call coconut water fat-free, and some of the websites that do call it fat-free also claim it has lauric acid - thats like saying your ice skates have good wheels.

They say "Coconut water is a good source of fibre"
verdict: its a myth

Dietary fibre comes in two forms, soluble and insoluble, neither of which can be found in coconut water. There is some fibre in the jelly-flesh of the green coconuts from which coconut water is extracted, quite a lot of fibre in brown coconut flesh, and heaps of fibre in coconut flour. Coconut water for fibre?....no; coconut water for electrolytes?....YES.

They say "Coconut water has anti-aging properties."
verdict: Myth.

Being well-hydrated does help you look and feel better, says Nolan, but water works just as well for this. And as to the online claim that coconut water "significantly increases plant cell proliferation without increasing the number of undesirable mutations," and that it theore protects your cells—theres been no research to show that this plant-specific action makes any difference in an actual human being.


They say, Coconut water helps prevent stroke and heart attack.
The verdict: Myth

You may have seen coconut water touted as a heart-healthy beverage. The potassium in coconut water helps counteract the blood pressure-boosting effects of sodium, so in theory drinking coconut water could help prevent heart disease. However, says Thayer, "Your bodys not going to differentiate between the potassium from coconut water, the potassium from a banana, or the potassium from a potato." In other words, potassium is good, but coconut water is not a miracle heart disease cure.

They say, Coconut water is healthier than fruit juice.
We say its a Fact.

If youre looking for a drink with some flavor but want to save on calories, coconut water can be a better choice than juice, says Thayer; fruit juice often has double the calories of coconut water. Thayer adds that coconut water has more potassium than many types of fruit juice. Just be sure to opt for unflavored coconut water—once you add sugar, the calories start mounting.

They say “Coconut water is high in sugar” 
Myth

This misconception comes from fruit juices in general, as many naturally squeezed fruit juices contain 10g-15g per 100g of sugar and weight-management can be hampered by drinking too much fruit juice, due to the high amounts of sugar naturally present in orange, pineapple, apple, pomegranate and other juices. Pure organic coconut water in its natural form contains just 4g to 5.5g of sugar per 100g, most of which is glucose not fructose.

Coconut water is fine for recreational athletes -- but so are plain water or sports drinks. In general, most adults don’t exercise strenuously enough to need sports drinks or coconut water because good, old-fashioned water works just fine.

There are some health benefits to consuming coconut water. It’s an all-natural way to hydrate, reduce sodium, and add potassium to diets. Most Americans don’t get enough potassium in their diets because they don’t eat enough fruits, vegetables, or dairy, so coconut water can help fill in the nutritional gaps.

If you enjoy the taste and your budget allows it, coconut water is a nutritious and relatively low-calorie way to add potassium to your diet and keep you well-hydrated.

Beyond that, the scientific literature does not support the hype that it will help with a laundry list of diseases. “There is a lot of hype about coconut water, yet the research is just not there to support many of the claims and much more research is needed

In conclusion, coconut water could well be a valuable and hydrating addition to your lifestyle and diet, especially if youre active and on-the-go, but with all the hype around its always worthwhile researching the facts before choosing which one to spend your $s on.
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Unloading 7 myths about stroke!

Saturday, March 22, 2014

In addition to heart attack, stroke also including cardiovascular disease to watch. To better understand these conditions, dismantle myths about stroke as reported by the Health following.

Only a parent who had a stroke

Wrong. Although most strokes do attack people over the age of 65 years, but it turns out one-third of stroke patients are those aged under 65 years. Number of young stroke survivors had reportedly increased along with the obesity epidemic.

There is only one type of stroke

Actually, there are two. About 85 percent of strokes caused by blockage of blood vessels appears that flows to the brain. The rest was a brain hemorrhage that occurs when a blood vessel is damaged. The same risk factors, but handling is very different.

Strokes can not be prevented

Who told you? About 80 percent of strokes can be prevented. The way to control weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels. All three can be obtained by diligent exercise, healthy eating, and reducing alcohol consumption.

Symptoms of stroke always spasms

Not true. Sometimes symptoms of a stroke such as dizziness light enough alone. Just like heart disease, men and women can have the same symptoms of a stroke. But some women sometimes hiccups when stroke.

Symptoms of a stroke may disappear by itself

Of course not. When he realized that the person suffers from symptoms of a stroke, the best way to handle it is to stop the symptoms. For example, immediately consult a doctor before its too late.

Long recovery from stroke can cause disability
Not always. There was once a stroke patient who did not improve his condition for six months. But thats because the brain is still in the process of rearranging the system. So still there is a chance for stroke patients to make a full recovery despite a long time.

Doctors can not help if its late three-hour

Advanced world of health makes the drugs could handle stroke patients more effectively. So it is not true if someone said that the doctors can not help when its too late stroke patients three hours for treatment. Still, the sooner treatment is better.

That the various myths surrounding the stroke needs to be dismantled. May be useful.
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Myths And Facts About Eggs

Wednesday, February 19, 2014



Eggs are the best and cheapest source of protein. However, there are still many who need to know more about the eggs.

It seemed no one who does not know the ingredients of this protein-rich foods. Almost everyone had to eat it in a variety of delicious dishes, such as fried rice, cakes, noodles, and so on. Merakyatnya such eggs until there are so many myths that
circulating in the community about the eggs. Some are true and can be justified scientifically, but not a bit misguided. Consider the explanation of the myth of Prof. Dr. Ir. Khomsan Ali, MS from the Department of Community Nutrition, Bogor Agricultural University.

Omega3 EGGS MAKE INTELLIGENT
Information "makes smart" is not entirely wrong because the egg omega Omega3 is 15x higher than in normal eggs. Why is that? Not because to produce eggs that are rich in Omega3 fatty acids, also petelurnya special chicken feed. Omega3 fatty acids are very important for intelligence. That is why, it is best eaten Omega3 eggs toddlers. But keep in mind, the intelligence of a child is not only influenced by nutritional factors. But is determined by genetic factors and the extent to which a given environmental stimulation. These three factors are mutually reinforcing each other.

In addition, the eggs of this type also has a low cholesterol content. This is because the content of Omega3 eggs among other unsaturated fats can lower cholesterol levels. Keep in mind, that high cholesterol levels cause potential blockages in blood vessels. Blockage is what will cause a heart attack or stroke. Until not too much to say Omega3 eggs is a very suitable food choices to prevent heart disease. Omega3 her womb was able to strengthen muscles
heart.

RAW EGGS / parboiled MORE Efficacious
Not a few people who believe that such eating raw eggs or undercooked eggs may increase their stamina. Their opinion, more fresh raw eggs so it is very good to eat.

Of course this assumption is just a myth. Because the raw and undercooked eggs is eggs that are not ready to digest the body. Lo, why? Because in raw or undercooked condition, its protein binding is still so strong. Body is difficult to break it down into acids
Amino making process to digest it was going very slow. So raw eggs capable of making is concerned feel full longer. Perhaps originated from this came the myth that eating eggs makes a person feel stronger activity, including exercise.

Habit of adding honey did in fact help the digestive process. Honey can help the eggs to be better digested by the body. However, parents still have to pay attention to food safety issues. Moreover, today many diseases caused by
foods that are not cooked until done, from typhus to bird flu. Remember, bacteria may be present in raw eggs could enter the body and cause the child fell ill. Especially if his durability is being bad.

EGG WHITE SHOULD BE DISPOSED
In terms of nutritional content, egg yolk is better than white eggs. All types of protein, cholesterol, fat, vitamin A contained in the egg yolk is not owned by egg white. Moreover, in the raw state, egg whites can indeed inhibit the absorption of vitamin A. However, although not as part of the nutritional content yolk, egg white remains suitable for consumption, as long as it cooked medium rare. Anyway egg whites can be processed like other delicious pastries. Unfortunately not if discarded?

CHICKEN EGGS BETTER THAN VILLAGE COUNTRY CHICKEN EGG
Chicken egg is better because it contains amino acids are better and at the same time higher than the domestic chicken as well as chicken. This is what causes all the nutrients in the kampung chicken eggs can be better absorbed by the body. Even so, in terms of nutrients, such as fat, cholesterol, vitamins, and others, there is no noticeable difference between chicken eggs and broiler chickens and country.

BEST FOOD AFTER AN EGG MILK
All foods contain high or low protein in 100 grams depending on its water content. That is, to consume as much as 100 cc milk eggs than 100 grams, of course, better nutritional value of chicken eggs. This is because milk contains more moisture than the egg. As an illustration, milk protein contains about 3%, while the eggs about 12%. Though the price of 100 cc of milk are relatively much more expensive than the 100 gram egg. Especially when compared to meat. Because of this, Meru egg-feeding is the best source of animal protein
as well as the cheapest.

DO NOT EAT EGGS EVERY DAY
Quite a lot of parents who do not allow their children to consume eggs every day. They worry because eating eggs hobbies, their blood cholesterol levels increased dramatically and cause disturbance / serious illness. This view is of course wrong,
especially when applied to the children of Indonesia. Because the majority of Indonesian childrens diet is not good because it rarely drink milk, while not necessarily eat meat once a week. Now, if the eggs were shunned, it is very possible malnutrition would be a serious problem for future generations.

Its certainly very different from the conditions of children peer in developed countries are in the daily menus are often presented steak or other meats and drink milk regularly. No wonder if there is a limit egg consumption is only 4 points in a week. What is important
remember, childhood is a time of growth. In order for optimal growth, adequate intake of good nutrition of course, must be considered. In addition, poor nutritional intake if not impossible should not develop his intelligence.

Just a lot of cholesterol problems generally arise when a person aged 40 years and over and not in the age of the child. This may be because at that age are usually more prosperous life. They are the ones who actually have to limit your intake of foods that contain high levels of
high cholesterol. If not, they would be threatened by heart problems and the like are very rarely experienced by the children. If anything, it is usually not eat eggs as a hobby, but rather due to genetic factors

Inhibitory EGG dementia
Dementia occurs because brain cells are starved of glucose or oxygen. This glucose derived from carbohydrate sources like rice or bread instead of protein such as eggs. Thus there is no connection between egg consumption and dementia. It is
why, with breakfast rice or bread, ones brain will be ready to work. In addition, dementia can also occur if lack of oxygen. Whether because of the flow of the blood vessels are clogged or many other reasons. Obstructed blood flow that makes it difficult to digest the information indvidu concerned.

EGG IS a good conditioner
Conditioner is nothing to do with protein and zinc as many advertised by many shampoo products. Inadequate intake of protein will bring disorder and various hair problems, from hair loss, branched, reddish, easily broken, and so on. No wonder when people are on a strict diet to limit intake of fat and protein, hair is so easy to fall out. Theore, consume eggs so healthy and strong hair.

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Diet Myths If a Little is Good a Lot is Better

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

In the modern diet world, there are so many different theories and ideas on nutrition that it can sometimes be overwhelming. We have diets that dont allow carbs, diets that restrict fat, diets in which you eat exclusively fruit, diets in which you cant eat animal products, diets based on "superfoods"... whatever that means. Whichever food or food group is targeted, most of these diets fall victim to the same fallacy: if a little is good, more is better. Or, in many cases, if too much is bad, then none at all must be best.

Allow me to elaborate. Eating too many carbs can be detrimental, so restrict them all... too much dietary fat can be bad, so get it as low as possible... eating fruit is healthy, so lets eat nothing but fruit. You see the pattern? I dont think I need to go on. None of these diets get at the foundation of a healthy eating plan, and none come close to establishing a healthy relationship with food. What they lack is a sense of balance. Along with a misunderstanding of how biology works.

The U-Shaped Curve
Too much isnt good, but neither is too little. That is the idea of the U-shaped curve. Take, for example, this graph that I just found in a quick Google search...


See the U shape? This graph is a simple depiction of the relationship between sleep duration and risk of mortality. Those who get too little sleep have a higher risk of death; this is common sense. But does that mean we should get as much sleep as possible? Not exactly. People who get too much sleep also have a higher risk of death. The lowest risk lies at the bottom of the U; according to this graph, seven hours of sleep per night is associated with the lowest rate of mortality.

We see this type of U-shaped relationship in nearly every aspect of nutrition and biology. Too little water and well die of dehydration, but too much and well die of overhydration. Too little exercise isnt good, but working out for 8 hours a day isnt so great either. A little Snookie in our lives is good to instill confidence in ourselves and remind us that hey, at least were not Snookie... but too much Snookie can lead to a hostile attitude towards others and a tendency to speak like a faux-Italian Jersey girl. See? The U-shaped curve applies to more than you realize.

Moderation and Balance
Theres a time and place for total restriction of food groups, and I see that being most useful for people with serious medical conditions like food allergies. It can also be beneficial as a short-term cleanse type of diet for those who need a kick start to their healthy lifestyle. But that does not mean that any of these things should be taken to the extreme, nor do they need to be permanent or long-term. Just because reducing your carbohydrate intake may be beneficial for you, that does NOT mean that eliminating them entirely is even better. The same goes for grains, fat, sodium, sugar, gluten, meat, fruit, dairy, vegetable oils, etc. Balance is key.

When youre walking through Barnes and Noble and you take a glance at the diet section, just remember the U-shaped curve. There are very few cases in which this U-shaped relationship is not true, unless were talking about straight up toxins like lead or mercury. Dont be gullible. Achieving health is never as easy as eliminating one food.
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