Posts Tagged ‘vitamin C’

Though the best way to get the vitamins and minerals you need is by eating a healthy, well-rounded diet, it can sometimes be hard to fit in the optimum amount of nutrients. This is where a multivitamin tablet comes in. It fills in the gaps and ensures you receive the vitamins and minerals your body needs for peak performance.
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Vitamins11 Nov 2009

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• Heart attack prevention is important. It can be obtained through cardiovascular exercises and eating healthy foods
• These foods are: fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, lean chicken, lean turkey, tuna, salmon (Omega 3 Fatty Acids), orange juice (vitamin C), skim milk, red wine and water

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Heart Disease Nutrition26 Jan 2009

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• Look for food with Vitamin C, Vitamin B12, Vitamin E and omega 3 fatty acids to speed up metabolism.
• Suprising foods like chocolate and gourmet cheese will also give your metabolism a boost.

Speeding up your metabolism does not mean that you have to go without or eat bland foods. Earlier we talked about 10 everyday simple foods that act as metabolism accelerators.

Now we focus our attention to ten delicious foods that you can enjoy which are naturally boost your metabolism. Eating these foods frequently will help you boost your metabolism without feeling avoiding tasty treats.

Delicious Food #10: Nuts
Nuts are full of healthy protein and good fats, and have many nutritional benefits, including an increase in metabolism because of the nutrients available in this food. Nuts will help raise your metabolism and keep you full longer, so you eat less and do not go hungry. Nuts will also give you energy, because of the raised metabolism, and can be a great snack or addition to salads.
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Metabolism Boosters15 Jan 2009

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• Glyceryl Phosphoryl Choline increases levels of motor units and brain neurons. With a high level of acetylcholine, cognitive function is improved
• This phospholipids component, Choline, optimizes conditions for the human growth hormone which regulates basal metabolism. It also has the potential to reduce stored body fat
• Natural sources of choline include: liver, soybeans, Vitamin C, Vitamin B12, nuts and eggs

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Bio Supplements26 Dec 2008

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Metabolic Process19 Dec 2008

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Metabolism Boosters9 Dec 2008

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• Vitamin C is a dietary supplement that is a water soluble vitamin yet we cannot make it in our bodies
• A good source of vitamin C is ripe fruit
• Cardiovascular diseases, cataracts and joint diseases can be the result of a vitamin C deficiency
• Antioxidant enzymes help neutralize free radicals which are responsible for the aging process

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Vitamins3 Dec 2008

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• Iron is an essential mineral for the human body. There are two types: heme iron and non heme iron
• The main function of iron is oxygenating the blood. It’s a constituent of blood in hemoglobin and can work to increase energy metabolism
• Some sources of iodine include: breads, cookies, pasta and fortified cereals
• Iron deficiency can reduce the number and size of red blood cells. To help, add more vitamin C and niacin to your diet

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Minerals26 Nov 2008

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• Citrus bioflavonoids are critical to the functioning of Vitamin C and have strong antiviral properties. They come in a variety of forms including Quercetin
• It’s helpful in alleviating: spider veins, varicose veins, blood clots, free radical damage and the aging process. It can also reduce inflammation
• Rutin is a bioflavonoid that works with Vitamin C. It scavenges superoxide radicals and works as a powerful antioxidant

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Antioxidants18 Nov 2008

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• Methly sulfonyl methane, a.k.a. dimethylsulfone MSM, is an organosulfur compound and is essential to every living cell. It provides sulfur
• It can be used to treat allergies, promote better circulation. Sulfur itself must be present for the metabolism of carbohydrates and the balance of the body with vitamin C
• MSM is non-allergenic and studies have found no side effects

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Minerals17 Nov 2008

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• Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin derived from retinoids and can be found in animals sources that contain cartenoids
• Vitamin A is more difficult to get rid of the excess than with vitamin C
• Vitamin A toxicity symptoms include nausea and irritability
• Vitamin A insufficiencies can lead to difficulties with vision including night blindness. It also is an ingredient in skin treatments including treatements for acne

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Vitamins15 Oct 2008

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• For effective nutrition, you need to make sure you’re getting all the necessary nutrients from your diet
• Vitamin C is an excellent source of antioxidants
• Vitamin B12 helps promote healthy brain and nervous system function

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Nutritious Food30 Sep 2008

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