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Gone are the days when powerlifting is reserved only for men and men alone, as women nowadays have come to embrace powerlifting as not just a way to gain super strength, but also help promote lean mass and firm muscles. Many people may not be aware about the stresses and pressures that puts a powerlifter to the test. When we say ‘power’ it means really that, strength and determination. The demands are intense and the not many can excel at it. Women, on the other hand, can benefit a lot from powerlifting. A lot of women doing it said it helps boost their confidence, gives them a sense of purpose and helps give them build strength of character as well. It is more than just mental conditioning, rather it is a psychological behavior that lets them feel they are in control with their being that helps improve their self-esteem and is a good exercise to help them stay fit. A lot of women also believe that they find it to be challenging, most especially when they feel they need to do more from that each weight level they are working on. It helps boost their sense of accomplishment every time they hurdle a challenge for every weight level. Today’s powerlifting community promotes a very supportive environment for powerlifters, including women, where they find a mechanism where they could get help, updates and information. Women today are more independent and are immersing themselves on ways to stay fit and healthy like men and powerlifting allows them to challenge their capabilities on strength and endurance. It also keeps them heart and bone healthy, since powerlifting enhances the body’s absorption of nutrients that are essential for the body, especially the heart and bones. Powerlifitng has also been proven effective in weight loss and is a good workout for women, who have the less capacity for weight loss than men. It has something to do with their metabolism that makes them lose weight longer and more difficult than men. Powerlifting also allows women to feel the sense of competition, as many powerlifting events and contests now include women. This allows them to prove their competitive edge with the rest of the women competitors. The post Powerlifting For Women, Why Not? appeared first on NUTRITION CLUB CANADA. via NUTRITION CLUB CANADA http://nutritionclub.ca/why-woman-should-try-powerlifting/amp/
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The quest to promote better health is now more prominent with findings that the battle to fight the bulge may go deep into the cellular level as the microbiome linked to a healthier body may be the key to finding out ways to further improve methods to fight obesity. This was recently revealed after published in the journal Science, may have succeeded in breaking through the mystery of the human microbiome and how it plays a role in health and could someday hold the promise of curbing the global problem of obesity. The researchers conducted the tests by drawing out bacteria from the intestinal tract of almost 4000 combined participants from across the Netherlands and Belgium, leading to evidence that lifestyle habits and diet significantly affect bacterial development and growth, thus, have its profound impact on health. Stool samples were gathered from the participants through a uniform process of home-sampling and freezing which were then analyzed in order to determine how intestinal microbes interact with human health and general behaviour. Although the researchers pointed out that up until this point they are still unable to provide a specific definition of a healthy microbiome, however, the studies indeed confirmed the hypothesis that the presence of a diverse microbiome population is somewhat correlated with improved health. One of the findings also showed that there is a link, albeit small, of a less diverse microbiome population and a high body mass index (BMI), which measures if a person is overweight or not. Also, the study found a positive link of a diverse microbiome and a diet high in vegetables and fruits. Some medical experts, however, believe that additional tests needs to be conducted to validate these findings, as they pointed out that the results of these studies just scratched the surface of studies into the microbiome. They pointed out that it still was not able to determine the link between microbiome density among persons and there is still no definite value that could serve as baseline data to support the findings. In the United States, more than two thirds of adults are considered overweight, while 35.7 percent are categorized as obese, which means that a total of 3 in every 4 men are on the level of obese and overweight. The post Science May Soon Unlock The Tool Against Obesity appeared first on NUTRITION CLUB CANADA. via NUTRITION CLUB CANADA http://nutritionclub.ca/microbiome-linked-to-a-healthier-body/amp/
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You may be able to tell if your husband or wife is not carefully paying attention when taking turns watching over the baby, as there is a way that this can be found out, according to studies. If you are taking your turn watching over your baby, then better pay full attention and make every effort to set aside your smartphone, gadget or your favourite game show, after studies revealed that getting distracted or doing something else during playtime with your kids would rub off your impatient behavior on them and cause them to lose focus and shorten their attention spans. This, after a recent study by a group of psychologists from Indiana University was published in the journal Current Biology, where the researchers were able to determine a direct link between how long a caregiver focuses on an object and how long a baby stays focused on the same object. Study author Chen Yu said that a child’s ability to sustain attention becomes a strong indicator for future success in their cognitive development milestones, problem solving and language acquisition. Yu, a professor of the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences of the Bloomington College of Arts and Sciences of Indiana University, pointed out that caregivers who appear distracted or whose eyes wander most of the time during playtime with their children appeared to have negative impacts on an infant’s attention span while in the early years of physical and mental development. The study’s co-author Linda Smith, a Distinguished Professor and Chancellor’s Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences, pointed out that it has been a long believed hypothesis that attention is a property of individual development and that their study showed that attention is in fact affected by social interaction. “It really appears to be an activity performed by two social partners where it showed one’s attention significantly influence another’s,” Smith said. The test was conducted by mounting cameras on the heads of both caregivers and infants in the study where it provided a view on children and parents playing together in a carefully designed environment that resembled a play area. As both children and parents played with physical toys, the eye –tracking software integrated in the camera showed and simulated several scenarios where the parent leads the play, then the babies guided to play and the children being allowed to ‘lead’ the play. The children that were able to focus intently and lengthily on their parents were those given the role to lead the play, where they developed a more intimate attention with both parties. The researchers also added that this could help develop more scientific approaches to developing young minds for growth and progress. The post Does Your Child Develop Early Through Proper Attention? appeared first on NUTRITION CLUB CANADA. via NUTRITION CLUB CANADA http://nutritionclub.ca/infant-attention-span/amp/
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Many people rely on oats or oatmeal to provide them with a better and healthier alternative to cereals for breakfast, but does it really stand on its claim to fame as a gluten-free substitute? Nutritionists and dietitians believe that the oats in itself is naturally gluten-free, however, it is the combination of other grains that make up ‘health food’ formulations where it gets its gluten. But to shed light on what gluten is and what it can do for the body, gluten is a group of proteins that is found in grains such as rye, wheat and barley, which gives breads and pastries their flexibility when formed into a dough and gives it its chewy texture. However, studies have shown that it is considered as one of the few harmful proteins that could be damaging to the body and is a culprit behind celiac disease. Gluten contains a unique amino acid structure that makes it difficult for the enzymes in the digestive tract to break down. The effects of gluten is more pronounced in people with celiac disease where it is responsible for triggering an autoimmune response to the protein, with symptoms ranging from severe stomach pain, excessive bruising/bleeding, diarrhea, bloating, anemia, fatigue and flatulence, among others. Failure to seek medical attention for celiac disease could be deadly. Studies have shown that oats in its pure form is gluten-free and people with celiac disease or wheat allergy have consumed 50 to 100 grams of oats without any negative effects. Another study also reported findings where no adverse effects were seen among 106 celiac patients for eight years when they were provided with a daily diet of oats. The only time when oats are believed to contain gluten is when it is harvested along with other grain crops like wheat and barley that are rich in gluten and gets mixed with oats. Gluten contamination on oats can be as simple as a few grains of wheat or barley getting mixed up with oats or when they are processed together in a milling facility, which is often the result of people with celiac disease wondering how they experienced symptoms when eating oats. Researchers pointed out that people with celiac disease are highly sensitive to gluten since a minute 20 parts per million is enough to cause a negative reaction. The post Is It Safe To Say That Oats Are Gluten Free? appeared first on NUTRITION CLUB CANADA. via NUTRITION CLUB CANADA http://nutritionclub.ca/confusion-about-oats-and-oatmeal/amp/
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It may sound easy, however, getting the right amount of nutrients for nourishment and sustenance needs a little more time and effort than you think, most especially if you are into mass building or just want to stay physically fit and healthy. Diet is key to having a good bill of health, since it is important to eat healthy food otherwise the efforts you put in with exercise and rest will be for naught. Metabolism is responsible for the chemical reactions in the body, especially the process by which the body converts food consumed into energy. It is a fact that metabolism is also linked to weight, however, it should be understood that slow metabolism is not the cause of weight gain, rather it is the amount of food you take and the amount of physical activity your body makes that determine your weight. But don’t let that deter you from staying and keeping in shape and start planning your day with worry and stress free tips on how you can best have fun out of managing your meals and maintaining good health. Eating breakfast works like a charmBreakfast is the most important meal of the day and it is the meal that keeps you up all day. Having a hearty and nutritious breakfast ensures that you keep your energy levels high all day long. Studies have shown that people shown that people who tend to skip breakfast have increased risks of being obese and in fact, have adverse effects on your metabolism. Never eat less than enoughIt is a misconception that in order to lose weight, you have to eat less. In fact, dietitians and nutritionists believe that having enough of every food group is the ideal way to a more effective diet, not the amount of food that you consume. The body needs enough fuel that comes from food to produce energy and having one short of fuel gets the body to react by affecting metabolism and cause abnormal food cravings. Go organicOrganic foods are more nutritious and contribute highly to improve metabolism. Foods grown organically develop more resistance from natural elements and convert it into nutrients beneficial for the body. Eat healthy snacksAlways maintain a schedule for meals and never skip it, same with snacks. It should be taken in controlled amounts and should be healthy ones instead of junk or processed food. The post Lose Weight The Stress-Free Way appeared first on NUTRITION CLUB CANADA. via NUTRITION CLUB CANADA http://nutritionclub.ca/key-to-stress-free-weight-loss/amp/
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Just when you think convenience is a friend and fast food is its tool, then it would be safe to say that you may think twice before grabbing that piece of battered chicken drumstick or plate of French fries as studies have shown that aside from gaining weight you get an extra dose of hormone-disrupting chemicals into your system. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, based on recent research findings, revealed that people who spend more time dining on drive-through burgers, pizzas and fries were found to have high levels of phthalates in their system. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologist’s recently released a report back in 2013 where they tested that high level phthalates exposure could cause adverse effects on a female’s reproductive system, as well as infertility, low IQ and behavioural problems among children The CDC consolidated data from 2003 to 2009 from almost 8,900 Americans from all age groups based on nationwide surveys on nutrition and health, asking them disclose anything that they ate for the past 4 hours and provide their urine samples. Phthalates are chemical compounds commonly used to increase flexibility of plastic, as well as vinyl products. It also has have many uses in various industries like cosmetics, insecticides, plastic packaging and plastic wrap, among others. The study was intended to show a perspective on the possibility of how fast food fare may expose the consumers to chemicals that are not usual ingredients for edible food products. The Center for Disease Control, on the other hand, released a separate report supporting the previous research where people are exposed to phthalates for consuming food that come in contact with containers made with the chemical. While adults usually get the chemical into their system either through food or breathing it in when surrounded by phthalate-rich materials, children are more likely to have increased levels into their system due to the frequency of hand-to-mouth activity, especially during playtime. Furthermore, females have a higher risk of having phthalates in their system through the use of cosmetics like hair, skin and other beauty products. Once it enters into the body, the chemicals are then converted to broken-down products called metabolites that pass out with urine from the system. The extent of effects of phthalates on humans are still being worked on by science, but animal testing have shown that certain types of phthalates adversely affected their reproductive systems. Evidence of these impacts have been tested positive for humans as well. Studies conducted by the American Chemistry Council revealed that while phthalates pose no health risk within tolerable levels, however, several quarters that with the current increase in consumption of foods exposed to these chemicals, further research needs to be conducted to determine its effects. The post Why You Should Keep Away From Fast Food appeared first on NUTRITION CLUB CANADA. via NUTRITION CLUB CANADA http://nutritionclub.ca/hormone-disrupting-chemicals-in-fast-food/amp/
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It would seem like we are raising a younger generation of fitness buffs and up and coming athletes from among children today, as a 12-year old accidentally ran a half-marathon and decided to finish it after realizing it should have been a shorter one. Twelve year old LeeAdianez Rodriguez Espada was excited to start running after taking off late from home for the Wegmans Family 5K run in Rochester, New York with her mom at the wheel to drop her off at the starting line. In an effort to make it in time for the starting shot, Lee- as she is fondly called- was told by her mom Brendalee to get off close to the starting line as she finds space to park their car. Without a moment’s hesitation, Lee rushed off to the starting line which she saw already started. She was told to just take off with the rest of the runners and caught pace with the other runners. As she darted past through the 4- mile line, she noticed she was missing any sight of the finish line or her mother and decided to ask one of the runners how much further they had to run. It was when she was informed that she was in another event which is a 13.1-mile half marathon rather than the 5-mile run she was supposed to be joining and instead of stopping, decided to finish the race- almost three times the distance she was supposed to finish. Authorities were initially concerned because they could not trace Lee’s whereabouts after her mom realized she was not at the finish line. Lee was later found by one of the responding policemen at the Flower City Half Marathon and although she thought her parents would be worried, continued to finish the race. She was reunited with her teary-eyed mom after the race and Lee said she did not regret ending up in the wrong race as it gave her a new sense of pride. Last month, Milla Bizzotto, a nine-year old third grader from Miami, Florida finished a gruelling 24-hour obstacle race designed by Navy SEALS to test physical and mental strength and endurance, often participated by many serious competitors, triathletes and fitness experts. Milla joined the Battlefrog Xtreme last March 4 to 5, where she completed dozens of physically demanding obstacles and a 36-mile run – all the time having fun while doing it. In fact, some of her classmates have already started joining her doing exercise activities at gym after school. A lot of younger children have already started to get motivated to stay fit at an early age and hopefully encourage others to follow the lead. Image Credit: Girl, 12, accidentally runs half marathon – CNN News The post Young Girl Runs Marathon By Mistake And Finishes appeared first on NUTRITION CLUB CANADA. via NUTRITION CLUB CANADA http://nutritionclub.ca/young-girl-runs-half-marathon-by-mistake/amp/
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Sugar has recently been recognized as one of the purveyors of disease that should ideally be consumed only in moderation or within prescribed tolerable levels. One of the most popular and widely accepted food that contains a lot of sugar in it are cereals and while it was initially made to cater to nutrition needs for the most important meal of the day which is breakfast, its high sugar content may be more than enough than the body needs. Cereals are common breakfast meals since it is relatively easy to prepare and requires no cooking, can be stored for days with no need for refrigeration, but studies have recently shown that sugar should not be the primary sustenance that one needs and instead, opt for a more balanced meal containing the right amounts of protein, carbohydrates and fats. Consuming too much sugar could results in the following conditions;
But despite the warning, most families keep their pantries and cupboards stocked with cereals since it is very convenient and have ignored the common findings about the effects and dangers of having too much sugar in the body. Coloured jellies and candies are also one of the biggest culprits of non-healthy food. In fact, they do not contain any nutritional value at all, causing the body more harm and no good at all. Made mostly, if not totally, of processed sugar that is known to cause high glucose levels in the blood and trigger obesity, they are also mostly made with colouring agents and flavours from chemical additives that have been known to cause certain allergies or even behavioural issues. Jellies, on the other hand are also made of sugar and gelatin, which may be sources from questionable products. Good alternatives dried fruits or edible flowers, or look for organic jellies and candies that are made with consideration to regulated amounts of nutrients for the body as well as made with organic additives and ingredients. Soda drinks are also among those that contain large amounts of sugar and could also be harmful to the body and yes…even the ‘diet’ varieties. While diet sodas contain artificial sweeteners, too much of these additives in the system can result to kidney or even brain issues- disadvantages that far outweigh the benefits. You can opt for a more natural beverage with natural fruit juices or a slice of lemon on a glass of iced water, of if you want a soda-like feel, get as little organic sarsaparilla cordial and mix with purified or mineral water on ice. The post Sugar May Be Hiding In Your Favourite Breakfast appeared first on NUTRITION CLUB CANADA. via NUTRITION CLUB CANADA http://nutritionclub.ca/sugar-hiding-in-your-favourite-cereals/amp/
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Effective fat-burning workouts are often associated with high intensity workouts that focus on the core and ab muscles. Do you need specific gym equipment to get the desired results? Do you have to always follow a strict workout routine to help burn those unwanted back fat? These are often the questions that hound people who want to lose weight or would like to burn of unsightly body fat. Fat burning workouts are often known to be an all-in-one solution to fitness, especially since many of the routines involve full-body movement like strength training, cardio, stretching and more. Consistency and discipline are key elements to help make your fat-burning workout yield optimum results. Start using cardio exercisesNot only is it good for the heart, cardiovascular exercises and workouts guarantee fat-burning results. Interval training – which incorporates high intensity interval training and burst fit routines provide both cardio and strength exercises that pushes the body with the high intensity activity and short recovery, which allows for continuing fat-burning processes even while at rest. Other cardio exercises that greatly help in the fat-burning quest is running, cycling, elliptical workout, rowing and swimming. Do at least 30 minutes of cardio workouts five times a week to help you get your desired results. Tone those muscles and keep tabs on your diet.Incorporate muscle toning activities to your workouts to help your body work and multiply the effects of your fat-burning quest. Working your muscles allow you to burn calories and help you burn fat along the way. This is where diet also comes in, your workouts need to be supported with the right diet plan to speed up the process and allows you to see the effects of your efforts sooner. Good examples are consuming organic vegetables and fruits, healthy fats, lean proteins and whole grains. Supplementing on food s or products rich in conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is also effective as an anti-obesity agent that helps you lose fat quickly. Bodyweight exercises you can do at homeTo avoid having that excuse that you must need to go to a gym to do your workouts, all you have to do is sometimes turn on your TV and prepare for your yoga or pilates session to keep you going. You continue to work up a lot of sweat and burn fat right at the comforts of your own home with some carefully-selected TV-guided exercises if in case you need to stay indoors. The post Ways To Burn Off Unwanted Back Fat appeared first on NUTRITION CLUB CANADA. via NUTRITION CLUB CANADA http://nutritionclub.ca/burning-off-back-fat/amp/
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In a classic display of lending credence to the saying “walk the talk” biotech company BioViva announced that they have taken strides in reversing the aging process and to take it a step further, their test subject is their very CEO. Parrish was reportedly subjected to the gene therapy process to lengthen the caps on the telomeres – the end of the DNA molecules- which serves to protect the DNA from what they claim to be the answer to the aging process in experimental treatments where it involved their very CEO. Although a lot of skeptics expressed doubt over the process, it has gained attention as to the plausibility of the theory behind it. The tests were conducted on Parrish over a year ago which was initially intended to be used against stem cell depletion and the loss of muscle mass, which they found to be successful in increasing the length of the telomeres in Parrish’s while blood cells. The telomeres are located at the ends of each chromosome that contain all the genetic information that provides the code for the organism and protects the DNA from wear and tear. As a cell divides and chromosomes multiply, a small part of the telomeres gets cut off and as a person ages, the telomeres gets thinner until it reaches a critical size then the cell stops dividing and dies. The company claimed that they have been successful with reversing the process by being able to find a way to lengthen the telomeres, thus prolong life through staying young longer. One team from the Stanford Medical Center , in a different study, conducted a somewhat similar experiment involving the RNA in the lengthening of the telomeres, where they successfully managed to reverse the shortening of telomeres in the skin cells and gave them the ability to divide more than 40 times the rate compared to untreated cells. This process, however, was limited only to tests within a controlled laboratory and the protective properties wear off after a few days, whereas the recent discovery announced by BioViva has taken it to another level by way of human testing. The findings have not yet been scientifically published which further led to the slew of skepticism that it continues to encounter from the medical community. BioViva has announced that it will continue to monitor and conduct more tests on Parrish, much debate is still expected whether this is actually true or not, but surely it will be a matter of time before this is ironed out. Image Credit: Koya979/Shutterstock The post Have They Finally Found The Fountain Of Youth? appeared first on NUTRITION CLUB CANADA. via NUTRITION CLUB CANADA http://nutritionclub.ca/reversing-age-with-gene-therapy/amp/ |
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