Protein in Tofu
The protein in tofu is high quality compared to other plant sources. Many foods of plant origin are considered an incomplete source of protein because they tend to lack some essential amino acids.
If all essential amino acids are not present the protein cannot be used for growth or maintenance of tissues. In this case protein [...]
Foods High in Zinc
Zinc is one of the most important minerals used by the body for various functions and fortunately, there is a wide variety of zinc food sources available naturally for you to take advantage of. To give you an idea just how important it is, zinc helps in the production of about 100 enzymes in your [...]
Food Calories List
Tracking your calories can lead to helping control your weight. It’s a type of “budgeting”. But is there some way of simplifying the whole process? Today, we break down the foods you eat into simple, exchangeable groups.
Simplifying the Food Calories List
Those who follow the Slim for Life Program have unlimited access to [...]
Beware of the Low Fat Diet
Some people have gone overboard with the low fat concept, especially women watching their weight. Fat calories slow the flood of carbohydrates into the blood, which helps to eliminate “sugar highs” as well as the corresponding crash after the glucose is burned off. Athletes improve their performance and diabetics become healthier when [...]
Foods High in Potassium
The Importance of Potassium:
Potassium is a mineral salt (electrolyte) that is essential for maintaining the balance of pH levels in our body fluids. It plays an important role in regulating our blood pressure, bone mass, nervous system, muscle function, and heart, kidney, and adrenal functions. Low levels of potassium can cause potassium deficiency and bring [...]
75 Protein Shake Recipes
Here are some protein shake recipes that i found online. They are a mixture of low calorie protein shake recipes and high calorie ones (there’s even one made with mars bars!). The only thing i can recommend is try whatever combinations you think you might like and note down the ones you do. Personally i [...]
Foods High in Zinc
Zinc is one of the most important minerals used by the body for various functions and fortunately, there is a wide variety of zinc food sources available naturally for you to take advantage of. To give you an idea just how important it is, zinc helps in the production of about 100 enzymes in your [...]