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Trans Fats and How to Reduce Their

Most trans fat is formed through an industrial process that adds hydrogen to vegetable oil, which causes the oil to become solid at room temperature. The partially hydrogenated oil is less likely to spoil so foods made with it have a longer shelf life. In addition, some meat and dairy products also contain small amounts of naturally occurring trans fat. The manufactured form of trans fat is found in a variety of food products, including baked goods, snacks, fried food, refrigerator dough, and non-dairy creamer and margarine. Trans fat, particularly the manufactured variety, appears to have no known health benefit. But, conversely, they are quite detrimental to our health. Experts recommend keeping intake of this fat as low as possible. The following are the harmful effects of trans fat: · They significantly increase the risk of heart disease and stroke; · They cause insulin resistance and lead to type II diabetes, but the results from human studies are mixed; · They also have an u...
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Importance of Nutrition and the Role It Plays in Your Daily Workout Regiment

So you just finished a long hard workout, the question always asked over and over is do I need carbohydrates or protein? You actually need both! If you work out long and hard in the gym and we're not talking just an hour on the treadmill or elliptical machine, then your body needs both carbohydrates and protein. Let's explain here. Once consumed, carbohydrates are stored in the muscles as glycogen. Glycogen is actually used by the body to supply energy for bursts of power. The longer and harder the workout, the more glycogen your body will require. And we've all felt what it is like to run out of glycogen, right? Your energy level will drop, you don't feel as strong and it will become harder and harder for you to contract the muscle. For the more intense workouts (2+ hours), the rule of thumb in the industry is three to four grams of carbs per pound of body weight is required each day. Without enough carbohydrates, your body will make muscle to use as "fuel."...
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