Health Benefits.......Food and Drinks

Health Benefits.......Food and Drinks

My latest blog will have a look at a couple of healthy foods and drinks, and their benefits, which include fighting against cancer, keeping your eyes healthy, and more. Please check out my other Health and Fitness blog posts coming soon, and let me know what you think and any recommendations.

Firstly a look at beetroot, as I've found a few health benefits to this particular vegetable. Now I've never tried this myself, as I'm not a fan of beetroot, but drinking BEETROOT JUICE is said to boost your stamina. This stuff is high in nitrate, which widens blood vessels, optimising oxygen intake for extra energy levels. Great for football, weight training, the lot! Also, scientists from Mid Sweden University found that drinking 700ml of beetroot juice can enable you to hold your breath for 11% longer; especially great if you're a swimmer.
And, if that wasn't enough, scientists at Wake Forest University in North Carolina say that eating just one beetroot a day can help fight Alzheimer's due to its high levels of nitrates (your mouth bacteria then turns it into nitrites). In-turn, the chemicals dilate your blood vessels, increasing flow and oxygen delivery. 

 If you’re serious about fighting against getting cancer then I highly recommend a regular intake of BROCCOLI each week. I’m not the biggest fan of broccoli either, or vegetables in general, but chopping them finely and adding them to soups, stews and much more, is a simple and effective way of beating this, and is also a good way of getting your children eating them, starting them off early. Oregan State University research has shown that the chemical Sulforphane, found in broccoli, attacks cancer cells while ignoring the healthy ones! Perfect combination!

PEANUT BUTTER regenerates your liver! So it's not just a great muscle-gaining aid then! Research done by the University of Virginia found the effects of liver damage can be reversed by eating foods rich in vitamin E, as they help block the RSK proteins that cause cirrhosis. Peanut butter is said to be one of the best sources, so stock your cupboards now!

And next we move onto antioxidants, and the best foods to find them in....

Red Kidney Beans – Studies have shown that these help to reduce cholesterol levels. Also high in the fatty acid DHA, essential for eye health.

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Cranberries  – These are said to fight against tooth decay.

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Pecans – Eating these can delay age-related Motor Neuron Degeneration.

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Wild Blueberries – These little beauties can help you in your weight-loss goals as they’re said to reduce stomach fat.

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Gain Extra Muscle and Strength

Gain Extra Muscle and Strength

This short Blog post will give you some great advice on foods and drinks to help gain that extra muscle and strength. Also please keep a look out for future Blog posts on health and fitness advice coming up in the next days and weeks. I used to Blog from http://exerciseandhealth-harvey1234j.blogspot.co.uk/ but after a year or so out, I am back at this new address. 

Now onto the Blog post, enjoy......

Watermelon makes you stronger.....

Recent studies have shown that an amino acid found in watermelon has the potential to boost the amount of weight you can handle and add more reps to your workouts. The acid, known as Citrulline malate, buffers muscle fatigue if you consume it daily.

Protein Shakes add years on your life..... 

Now there's even more reason to enjoy your protein shakes before and after workouts, and as mid-day snacks.

Scientific studies have shown that consuming amino acids, the building blocks of protein, can increase your lifespan by up to 12%. The amino acids digested when you drink one protein shake a day increase activation of the mitochondria in cells, which in turn, slow down the ageing process.

Muscle-Building Tip.....

Studies carried out at the University of Wisconsin, found you lift faster in the evening, which increases muscle growth overnight, so keep your workouts for later in the day, and enjoy some light jogging or walking in the mornings.

Also, 20 minutes after your workout enjoy a bowl of Shreddies. Research from the university of Texas showed them to cause a 17% boost in the muscle-building process.

Build an impressive chest by doing crossover cables. This exercise will also keep your shoulders and rotator cuffs free from injury, and works your abs. 3 in 1, perfect.

And that's about it for now, with just a couple of quick tips about muscle building and foods. I hope you enjoy and please check my other blog posts, and look out for the ones to come, thanks again.