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Why water is considered the 4th macronutrient
Posted by: | CommentsThe other 3 in case you dont know are Carbohydrates Protein and Fat.
As the weather heats up and I get prepared for 2 weeks holiday in Italy, my thoughts have turned to the role that water has in your sports nutrition plan.
Here’s the the water document.
Matt
Natural Sports Nutrition No Brainers Green Tea – Part 3
Posted by: | CommentsIn addition to its antiproliferative effect, EGCG may also have an inhibitory effect on differentiation. More specifically, it may act to inhibit the extracellular signal regulated kinase (ERK) pathway in adipocytes, resulting in inhibition of lipogenesis. Empirical evidence suggests that 500mg of EGCG taken in the form of a decaffeinated green tea extract supplement twice daily (500mg at breakfast and lunch) is optimal for the fat utilization and storage effects highlighted above.
Furthermore, EGCG can be considered to be a general wellbeing nutrient. It has been reported to have antioxidant and free radical scavenging properties (Kondo et al., 1999; Cai et al., 2002) and anticarcinogenic or cancer preventing actions (Chung et al., 2003; Hu, Han and Chen, 1995).
Basically it kills fat cells, up regulates fat burning and prevents cancer – so drink it!
Green Tea health benefits
Posted by: | CommentsResearchers at the Mayo Clinic have discovered that Green Tea can improve the health of (Leukemia patients).
As you know I am a masive fan of Green Tea for it’s high levels of anti-oxidant and it’s abiliyt to boost your metabolism and help assist with.
In warmer weather like we have now brew yourself up a big pot of green tea nan allow it go cold and keep it in a jug in the fridge or just pop a couple of ice cubes into it.
If you’ve tried green tea and find you dont like it then there a few tips to try that may help.
1. Don’t use boiling water, try very warm water
2. Don’t let it brew for too long, this can sometimes make it bitter
3. Try different brands and varieties. You will find one that you like eventually.
How do you like your green tea, let me know!
Red Bush or Rooiboss tea full of anti oxidants
Posted by: | CommentsI’m a big fan of herbal teas and this is one of the best, it’s packed full of anti -oxidants and I really lovely the earthy taste that it has
You can get rooiboss at nearly every supermarket even Tetley are doing their own version of it now.
Matt
Questions
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If you’ve got questions about Sports Nutrition then please ask them here and I’ll answer them as soon as possible.
I value your questions and look forward to hearing them and helping assist you in your goals.
Best regards
Matt Lovell
