Many of us eat energy bars, protein bars or the like, I found this short article at eVitamins and though I would throw it in. The mighty energy bar is a great thing to eat and makes a really good meal replacement. Energy bars are fortified foods containing a blend of protein, carbohydrates, … [Read more...] about Energy Bars – What to look for in Energy Bars
Nutrition
Vitamin E
Vitamin E, also known as Tocopherol, is an antioxidant. Antioxidants are substances that may protect your cells against the effects of free radicals. Free radicals are molecules produced when your body breaks down food, or by environmental exposures like tobacco smoke and radiation. Free radicals … [Read more...] about Vitamin E
Vitamin K
The name Vitamin K refers to a group of chemically similar fat-soluble compounds called naphthoquinones. Vitamin K1 (phytonadione) is the natural form of vitamin K, which is found in plants and provides the primary source of vitamin K to humans through dietary consumption. Vitamin K2 compounds … [Read more...] about Vitamin K
Vitamin C
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a water-soluble vitamin, which is necessary in the body to form collagen in bones, cartilage, muscle, and blood vessels and aids in the absorption of iron. Dietary sources of vitamin C include fruits and vegetables, particularly citrus fruits such as oranges. The amount … [Read more...] about Vitamin C
Branched chain amino acids for fitness
What does it do? The branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) are leucine, isoleucine, and valine. branched chain amino acids are considered essential amino acids because human beings cannot survive unless these amino acids are present in the diet. Where are they found? Dairy products and red meat … [Read more...] about Branched chain amino acids for fitness
