For a long time, eggs were thought to increase heart disease risk because of their high cholesterol content. But researchers stopped blaming the dietary cholesterol as a culprit in heart disease, instead pointing to saturated fat. Eggs: eggs are light on saturated fat (one egg contains less than 2 grams) American Hearth Association has OK’d […]
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What should you eat after exercise?
If you are not a competitive athlete who trains 2 – 3 times a day, meal with mixture of carbohydrate, protein, and fat is effective way to replace muscle glycogen after exercise. Although emphasis is usually placed on carbohydrates, in practical terms, consuming a balanced meal ensures the availability of all substrates for adequate recovery. […]
Glycogen – the source of our energy
Glycogen is found in small amounts in human tissue as a temporary source of stored energy. It is not present to any large extend in the foods we eat. When the glucose from carbohydrates enters the muscles and liver, if it is not metabolized for energy, it is synthesized to form glycogen. 2/3 of the […]