While diet and nutrition can often be overwhelming and confusing at times with all of the latest fad diets and supplements on the market, eating healthy is really a simple concept. Although the concept is simple, I could easily spend many articles, or an entire book for that matter, debunking many diet myths and detailing the essentials of eating a clean diet. So be on the lookout for future nutrition articles and who knows, maybe even a book one day. But to keep things simple, I want to talk about maybe the most underrated macro-nutrient of all; protein.
Wikipedia defines proteins as "biochemical compounds consisting of one or more polypeptides typically folded into a globular or fibrous form, facilitating a biological function." To put it simply, proteins are made up of smaller molecules called amino acids. They are responsible for some of the most important functions of our body including many cellular functions and chemical reactions necessary to live a healthy life. There are 20 different amino acids, 9 of which cannot be synthesized by the human body and are thus referred to as 'essential amino acids.' This means we need to eat certain foods in order to get those amino acids so our body can function properly...
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As we gear up for the summer months and ready ourselves for the many cookouts and pool parties, we all dread the potential weight gain and unhappy feeling from overeating many high calorie BBQ foods and consuming too many summertime beverages. However, I have the solution to combat the extra caloric intake and experience great fitness and fat shredding results.
The goal is to increase your metabolism, or the rate at which your body burns calories for energy. Doing so will offset any potential extra food intake or to simply increase the rate at which you experience results while eating a clean diet. While eating a clean diet and avoiding these unnecessary treats will certainly assure you maintain your fit physique, try these three secrets to shredding fat and you won’t feel as guilty the next time you indulge in your favorite tailgate spread... The road to success while following a weight loss plan can be a bumpy one. It is extremely difficult to travel this path alone. I believe it is always necessary to have a person or team along for the ride to support you through your journey in order to reach your ultimate destination...
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