Politics isn’t
everyone’s cup of tea, but if you are interested in how government policy and
the food industry affect the quality and safety of our food supply you should
check out the “Food Politics” web page by Marion Nestle (no relation to Nestle
Co.) a professor of Nutrition, Food Studies and Public Health at New York
University. This site is a good place to check in on what’s happening in government
food policy or get general information about any thing from GMO food labeling
to basic information on calorie consumption. The URL is http://www.foodpolitics.com J.Y.
Do you struggle with pre and post exercise nutrition?
What should i eat before and after a workout? First things first…carbohydrates, proteins and fats are important for the body before and after exercise. Exercising muscle preferentially uses carbohydrates from stored glycogen, but fats are also an important fuel source for energy production during exercise. Fats and carbohydrates are the two major fuel sources during exercise. Fats must be translocated and broken down from their storage form before they are used. Typically there is enough carbohydrate stored as muscle glycogen for exercise but as muscle glycogen stores decline, the skeletal muscle will then use some amino acids (basic components of all protein). More specifically, the amino acid leucine is used for energy. It is important to consume an adequate amount of carbohydrates exercise to delay fatigue and minimize gastrointestinal distress. It is also important to consume enough fluids to prev...
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