How carbohydrates affect your body. Part 2- Glycemic Index

Please take a few seconds to check out my new website Http://www.makeyourbestself.com Facebook.com/makeyourbestself Twitter.com/makeyourbstself Pinterest.com/makeyourbstself https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/113131083653805577438/113131083653805577438/about/p https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh9p6_fqUbm6DAMvU32EUbA I mention Glycemic Index fairly often when talking about nutrition and carbohydrates.  Glycemic Index is also being mentioned...

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How carbohyrdrates affect your body. Part 1- What are carbohydrates?

Carbohydrates are the body's main source of energy.  All carbohydrates are converted into glucose which is released into the bloodstream and used readily by the body to fuel metabolism.  The body can function without carbohydrates, but maintenance of bodily functions become more complex without them.  When glucose is not present in the body it must convert fats and proteins into glucose, which is not as efficient as utilizing carbohydrates....

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11 year old boy fends off sister's kidnapper... with Jiu Jitsu!

An 11 year old boy saves his sister's life with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.  If you don't understand how a young boy can fend off a full grown man, then you haven't taken a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class!  If you would like to learn the art there has never been a better time to start then now, whether you are 6 years old or 60 years old, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu has a ton of benefits to offer you! Watch the interview of the 11 year old boy who was able...

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8 common household foods you shouldn't be eating.

1) Farm raised fish.  Farm raised fish are often raised in terrible environments with little space to move around and are also fed diets that are completely different than anything a wild fish would eat.  These packed living conditions makes them more susceptible to disease so the fish are given high doses of antibiotics to combat sicknesses.  Farm raised fish are given more antibiotics per weight than any other farm raised animal....

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Thank you to my readers.

I want thank my readers and fans for helping my blog to reach 2,000 views in it's first month.  Even with the holidays slowing traffic I was still able to reach my goal.  This month I am looking to double traffic to 4,000 views so please be sure to add me or like my page on facebook, send recommendations to your friends, like my posts, and share them facebook.  The bigger my blog gets the more I will strive to add new content and articles. Thank you again to everyone! And look for a new post on Monday! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chasing-the-Dream/313656871980516?sk=w...

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Observations on a black Friday.

On my home page today I saw several stories of mayhem that occurred on this year's black Friday.  It seems like every year we hear of horror stories of people getting trampled, shot, killed, robbed, and beaten for items at rock bottom prices.  It saddens me that we live in a society where people value saving 30 dollars on a flat screen more than they value human life. At my last job I was making over 2 grand per month and since moving...

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The wonders of seaweed.

Seaweed is truly an amazing gift from nature.  Sea water itself is incredibly similar to blood plasma in composition, and it contains almost every single mineral needed for the human body.  Seaweed takes these amazing minerals and concentrates them into a tasty treat.  Seaweed is a wonderful salty snack packed with nutrition.  Seaweed can be used in place of salt in soups and broths, added to salads and stir fry, or baked into...

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Six ways to control your waistline this thanksgiving.

American culture has chosen a lot of foods that aren't always the best for you for this holiday.  I'd like to do a quick post on some common foods you will find served on turkey day, which ones to chose and avoid, and also some tricks you can employ to avoid overeating and feeling like one giant gas bubble. 1). Before you eat anything, drink 8-16 ounces of water.  Not only does water speed metabolism and help you feel more full, but it...

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Can you be a vegetarian and an athlete?

People become vegetarian for many different reasons;  these reasons can range from health maintenance all the way to animal rights.  I have personally tried different vegetarian diets and did not feel like my performance was optimal without any animals products in my diet, but that doesn't mean that I think being a vegetarian is wrong, or even non optimal.  I have come to the point where I am happy to say I am a flexitarian (a person...

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What is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and why should EVERYONE try it?

Please take a few seconds to check out my new website Http://www.makeyourbestself.com Facebook.com/makeyourbestself Twitter.com/makeyourbstself Pinterest.com/makeyourbstself https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/113131083653805577438/113131083653805577438/about/p https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh9p6_fqUbm6DAMvU32EUbA Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a new and quickly growing sport here in the United States.  Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was first brought...

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Shopping on a budget

Shopping for healthy foods can be expensive especially if you buy organic food like I do.  Here are some quick tips that can save you cash at the store so you don't have to break the bank to break your bad eating habits. 1) Avoid buying premade foods.-  Most of the time it is much cheaper to make your own meals than to buy something premade.  For example: for an organic burrito you may pay 2-4 dollars depending upon the store and...

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Four supplements that burn fat.

Please take a few seconds to check out my new website Http://www.makeyourbestself.com Facebook.com/makeyourbestself Twitter.com/makeyourbstself Pinterest.com/makeyourbstself https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/113131083653805577438/113131083653805577438/about/p https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh9p6_fqUbm6DAMvU32EUbA I would like to cover a few of the supplements I use personally in the process of leaning out before a competition as well as shed...

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Healthy eating with a hectic schedule.

Eating healthy doesn't have to take too much time.  Since a healthier diet means that you avoid processed foods you often miss out on convenient foods like T.v. dinners or fast food, but that doesn't mean you have to spend all day preparing food yourself either.  In many ways I actually spend less time cooking and preparing food than I used to because of my diet being healthy.  The vast majority of my diet is fruits and vegetables...

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A beginner's guide to power lifting.

Please take a few seconds to check out my new website Http://www.makeyourbestself.com Facebook.com/makeyourbestself Twitter.com/makeyourbstself Pinterest.com/makeyourbstself https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/113131083653805577438/113131083653805577438/about/p https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh9p6_fqUbm6DAMvU32EUbA As promised this article will explain what lifts to perform to increase functional strength and stability, and to ultimately build...

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