Posts Tagged ‘Nutrition’

How Much Do You Really Know About Vitamin C?

Friday, October 21st, 2011

Perhaps the most well-known vitamin and one that is frequently cited as vital to good health, but what is Vitamin C exactly? Vitamin C or L-ascorbic acid is a key nutrient and antioxidant essential to our diet. When our bodies contain more free radicals than antioxidants, our bodies are said to be under oxidative stress [1]. [...]

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5 Easy Ways to Boost Your Metabolism

Thursday, September 29th, 2011

Metabolism refers to the rate at which your body burns calories. Your metabolic rate is your personal “calories-per-hour” number. Your metabolism is lowest while you sleep and highest during and right after vigorous exercise. Here are a few tips for raising your metabolism: 1. Don’t skip breakfast The morning meal jump starts your metabolism and [...]

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