For all the joys of travel, there’s also something about venturing into alien territory that can be rather daunting — especially if you’ve got a toddler in tow. And just as my daughter won’t go anywhere without her baby doll, I won’t go anywhere without my spice kit. It’s my security blanket; whether I’m cooking in an unfamiliar kitchen or just trying to spruce up the bland hotel oatmeal, bringing the flavors of home makes me feel more comfortable wherever I am, be it Goa, Wichita, or Edinburgh. Unlike trying to haul your favorite cast iron skillet or waffle iron along, traveling with your favorite flavors is surprisingly easy. Ready to assemble your own spice kit? Here’s how to do it. via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/07/29/3-steps-for-building-your-own-travel-spice-kit-alien-territory/
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What do you reach for when you’re hungry at midnight? Do you go for convenience or do you cook up something a little more elaborate to enjoy? Earlier this week we asked our readers to tell us their favorite midnight snacks, and we received some great responses to help fuel your own snack inspiration. Can you guess our readers’ favorite things to eat after midnight? Honestly, I wasn’t too surprised. via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/07/29/our-readers-favorite-midnight-snacks-reader-intelligence-report/ http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/nutritionclubca.wordpress.com/2078/ http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png The best options for developing lean muscles is to intensify your workouts, increase lifting and add more time to daily workouts thinking it would speed up your fitness goals, and protect your muscle mass Your efforts will be for naught if you fail to take notice of steps to protecting your muscle mass and it may take some effort to ensure that muscle gain is not only limited to the gym. For many CrossFit enthusiasts, the need to be physically fit also relates to the body’s need to stay healthy and nutrition is a very important aspect the needs to be considered by every CrossFit practitioner. Protecting Your Muscle Mass With Proper NutritionProtein is a key contributor in protecting the muscles mass and gaining it for the body. Simply put, it is the protein storehouse for the body. In order to develop muscle mass, the body needs a certain amount of protein to be able to add gains or ‘feed’ it. Consuming less amount of protein than needed, the body starts to consume protein from muscle tissue, which could affect your performance on your next Workout of the Day (WOD). The good news is, it is easy to track the amount of proteins you consume and it may take a little bit of work at first by having to read through food labels and doing some calculations but as time goes, you develop the habit if doing it and the calculations can be done with your eyes closed. Protein requirement for the bodyAs standard, experts agree that the body needs 1 gram of protein for every pound of bodyweight per day, so in order to maintain healthy protein levels, a 150 pound person may need to have 150 grams of protein consumed per day. Knowing the right amount of proteins that you find in your day-to-day meals is important so you may know what type of foods to eat and at what amounts. Meal preparation and planning is important so you do not get to miss out on essential nutritional values for your body. Here are some of the most common food products with their protein contents;
Protein supplements can also be a good source of protein, especially for those who actively work-out. Among the most popular ones are whey proteins, branched chain amino acids, protein powders and protein shakes, among others. Make sure to get good quality proteins from reliable brands when it comes to protein supplements, so a little amount of research is important to get you the information you need for supplements that can ensure you are protecting your muscle mass. Below is a good diet guide to help you plan and implement your programs.Option A
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The post Protect Your Mass: Options For Lean Muscle appeared first on NUTRITION CLUB CANADA. from NUTRITION CLUB CANADA http://nutritionclub.ca/options-for-lean-muscle/amp/ from Nutrition Club Canada https://nutritionclubca.wordpress.com/2016/07/29/protect-your-mass-options-for-lean-muscle/ via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/07/29/protect-your-mass-options-for-lean-muscle/ http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/nutritionclubca.wordpress.com/2076/ http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Scientific reason you hate coffee according to researchers could lead also lead to other theories that may prove if coffee is indeed good or bad for health. Scientific reason you hate coffee may be inheritedDespite numerous studies and researchers on coffee, the debates are still rife as to the real nutritional value or benefits of this popular beverage. Some studies declare they find a benefits, while others claim there are risks associated with its consumption. In a recent report published in the New York Times, a scientist from the University of Toronto analyzed a specific gene called the CYP1A2, which is partly responsible in the metabolism of caffeine and its potential impact in the heart. This gene can be inherited from each or both of the parents and those who have the ‘fast’ variants of the CYP1A2 gene – also known as a fast metabolizer – can break down caffeine four times faster than the ‘slow’ variant of the gene. The fast and the slow geneIn an initial study by the researchers of some 4000 adults, they found that those who drank four or more cups of coffee per day were 36 percent more likely to increase their risk of having a heart attack. However, when the researchers included the gene variants in the study, they were surprised to see that the risk was found only among those who had the ‘slow’ variant of the gene. Those that were found to have the ‘fast’ variant of the gene, actually were found to have the least risk of having a heart attack. Study lead Prof. Ahmed El- Sohemy, PhD, a professor of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Toronto, points out that caffeine may play a role in triggering signs of cardiovascular problems in people who metabolize it slowly by having the slow variant of the gene as the substance stays longer in the body. While those having the fast variants increase their caffeine metabolism and may even get to enjoy the health benefits of coffee which is believed to contain good amounts of heart-healthy antioxidants and polyphenols. They may also be less likely to suffer from any adverse effect of drinking coffee. Some experts believe that there could be more than just the fast and slow variants of the CYP1A2 gene that scientists need to dig deeper into, as there are many other gene types that are also play a role in the metabolism of caffeine in the body. Benefits of coffeeCaffeine may also play a role in this as it stimulates the production of dopamine, for which Parkinson’s is characterized by low amounts of this substance in the brain, as well as dopamine also being responsible for boosting production of neurotransmitters in the brain that could help provide anti-depressant effects that can help thwart off suicide attempts. Even before news of this development reached the public, coffee has long been regarded as a ‘wonder beverage” of sorts, where it can provide benefits more than just giving you your daily boost of energy. One of the most prevailing finds on coffee in recent history is its ability to help prevent the onset of diabetes, liver cancer, liver disease and helps promote a healthier heart. No less than 54% of Americans over the age of 18 consume coffee everyday, who drink an average of three 9-ounce cups. Other interesting finds are that 65% of Americans drink it during breakfast, while 50% drink it in between meals and only 5% drink it with meals other than breakfast. The post Scientific Reason You Hate Coffee Could Come From Your Parents appeared first on NUTRITION CLUB CANADA. from NUTRITION CLUB CANADA http://nutritionclub.ca/scientific-reason-you-hate-coffee/amp/ from Nutrition Club Canada https://nutritionclubca.wordpress.com/2016/07/29/scientific-reason-you-hate-coffee-could-come-from-your-parents/ via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/07/29/scientific-reason-you-hate-coffee-could-come-from-your-parents/ Ah, summer — that blissful season when life is cool and carefree. (Just kidding — you’re trapped in an office while it’s gorgeous out, your hair can’t handle the humidity, and your vacation days are dwindling.) But! The spate of new releases at your local bookstore is finally more compelling than your out-of-date Netflix queue. We’ve rounded up a selection of reading material by turns easy, breezy, and above all, brilliant — plus its perfect cocktail complement. Enjoy. via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/07/29/beach-read-feed-modern-lovers-read-this-drink-that/ I Swam in a Pool of Sprinkles at the Museum of Ice Cream and It Was Awesome So Hot Right Now7/29/2016 The Museum of Ice Cream opens its doors to the New York public starting today, and it features a pool full of sprinkles, a swing that looks like an ice cream sandwich, and “flavor tripping” pills that let you taste your ice cream in a whole new light. As of right now, the museum will only be around for a month, and unfortunately tickets are completely sold out. Depending on how the reception of the museum goes, however, there’s a possibility of a more permanent space. I was lucky enough to get a sneak peek of the museum before it opened to see what all the fuss was about. Would it truly be an Instagram paradise? Here’s what happened when I walked through the museum. via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/07/29/i-swam-in-a-pool-of-sprinkles-at-the-museum-of-ice-cream-and-it-was-awesome-so-hot-right-now/ http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/nutritionclubca.wordpress.com/2074/ http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Why office workers must exercise is that it is a vital aspect of daily living and must be done for at least one hour a day to combat the increasing risks of premature deaths mostly tied with today’s workplace practices and lifestyles. Why office workers must exercise to avoid premature deathThis, after a recent study published by the Cambridge University and the Norwegian School of Sports Sciences reveals that this is a growing concern in the workplace brought about by modern work lifestyles. The researchers, based on the outcome of the study that involved some 1 million adults, shows that sitting down for at least eight hours daily increases the risk of premature death by up to a staggering 60 percent. The claim that this sedentary lifestyle poses a great threat similar to smoking and has been found to have caused more deaths than obesity and other lifestyle diseases. Exercise is needed for at least one hour“You don’t need to go to the gym, it’s OK doing some brisk walking maybe in the morning, during your lunchtime, after dinner in the evening,” says Professor Ulf Ekelund, who is the lead scientist for this study. “We found that at least one hour of physical activity per day, for example brisk walking or bike cycling, eliminates the association between sitting time and death.” Prof. Ekelund said that a walking activity at a moderate speed of over three miles an hour is enough to give the body the boost it needs from a day-long seated position. UK advices residents to take at least 30 minutes of exercise dailyIn the United Kingdom, the public has been advised by health authorities to exercise daily at least 30 minutes, half the time which scientists of the study recommends. However, almost half of the women and a third of the men in the UK even fail to adhere to this health activity. Modern workplace equipped with computers put more people in seatsWhat’s more interesting, according to the researchers, is the fact that modern technology is responsible for making the workplace more automated or dependent on computer systems that all the person needs to do is sit in front of it. This brings about a sedentary lifestyle where workers often spend hours on end in front of their computers and go home to slump in their couches to watch television until they go to bed. Unless radical steps are taken to break this habit and turning it to more active ones, people will have a hard time adjusting to it. Impacts of a sedentary lifestyleThe effects of living a sedentary lifestyle can be very dangerous to health as it has been found to increase the risks of colon and breast cancers, diabetes, cognitive decline in brain function and heart disease, among many others. The post Why Office Workers Must Exercise To Avoid Early Death appeared first on NUTRITION CLUB CANADA. from NUTRITION CLUB CANADA http://nutritionclub.ca/why-office-workers-must-exercise/amp/ from Nutrition Club Canada https://nutritionclubca.wordpress.com/2016/07/29/why-office-workers-must-exercise-to-avoid-early-death/ via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/07/29/why-office-workers-must-exercise-to-avoid-early-death/ http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/nutritionclubca.wordpress.com/2072/ http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png German scientists find new antibiotic bacterium strain living inside the human nose that is capable of eliminating a pathogen that is very difficult to treat that is responsible for the development of serious skin diseases, wound infections, blood infections and pneumonia. German scientists find new antibiotic that can kill deadly pathogensA study published in the journal Nature, shows that German scientists discovered this antibacterial substance produced by this living organism is highly effective in treating skin infections in lab mice. The infection was caused by the bacteria known as staphylococcus aureus. The substance was named lugdunin by the researchers, which contains potent antimicrobial properties that were effective against several varieties of bacteria, including strains that have been found resistant to antibiotics like the methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and the vancomycin-resistant enterococcus bacteria. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that MRSA infection is the highest of all antibiotic-resistant threats and estimates that there have been more than 80,000 MRSA infections and caused some 11,000 deaths in 2011. The nose knowsThe scientists claim that their discovery may soon pave the way for developing a new class of antibiotics, to answer the global call for the development of new ones in the face of growing antibiotic-resistant bacteria also known as superbugs. While conventional antibiotic researches were focused on finding compounds from bacteria living in dirt, experts believe that with the diverse variety of microorganisms in the human body, it is not impossible to find new sources of new and improved antibiotics. Global initiative to fight superbugsAccording to the Review on Antimicrobial Resistance, superbugs are responsible for up to 10 million deaths each year due to antimicrobial resistance, with a staggering one death for every three seconds. Superbugs, or bacteria that have evolved to resist effects of antibiotic treatments are starting raise alarms as no available counter-measures have been discovered to fight against it. A global initiative is being pushed in campaigning for public awareness after it has raised concerns about the increasing levels of microbes developing drug resistance paving the way for the evolution of ‘superbugs’ or microbes that become resistant to any form of medication. One of the leading causes of antimicrobial resistance is the wanton use of antibiotics by the public without proper diagnosis, resulting to microbes developing their immunities on the antibiotic strain used to’ treat’ a condition. One of these is due to the ease of access of people purchasing antibiotics and are often sold over the counter. The post German Scientists Find New Antibiotic Inside The Human Nose appeared first on NUTRITION CLUB CANADA. from NUTRITION CLUB CANADA http://nutritionclub.ca/german-scientists-find-new-antibiotic/amp/ from Nutrition Club Canada https://nutritionclubca.wordpress.com/2016/07/29/german-scientists-find-new-antibiotic-inside-the-human-nose/ via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/07/29/german-scientists-find-new-antibiotic-inside-the-human-nose/ These are the kind of cookies you can snack on and feel good about it. They’re packed with high-protein ingredients like peanut butter, and naturally sweetened with banana and just a bit of maple syrup. A little chopped dark chocolate is mixed in — just for good measure (gotta get those antioxidants from somewhere, right?). via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/07/29/recipe-no-bake-peanut-butter-protein-cookies-snacks-with-a-purpose/ From Apartment Therapy → A 2-Hour After-Work Clean Routine to Maximize Your Summer Fridays via WordPress https://jonathanwilhoite.wordpress.com/2016/07/29/take-advantage-of-your-summer-fridays-with-this-2-hour-cleaning-routine-apartment-therapy/ |
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