(Natural News) Carbo-loading seems like a fun way to boost your performance. After all, enjoying a heaping serving of pasta to meet your fitness goals sounds quite enjoyable. But does stuffing yourself with spaghetti offer benefits? Experts say yes, but only if you’re an endurance athlete. Carbo-loading basics The body stores energy in the form of […]

(Natural News) While carbo-loading is often practiced to improve performance for certain types and durations of exercise, you must make sure you’re carbo-loading the right way and that you need to do it in the first place. What is carbo-loading? Carbohydrates from the food you eat provide your body with fuel. When you exercise, your body uses stored […]

(Natural News) Fatty acids (FAs) are important components of lipids, which are organic compounds that are present in living cells in the form of fats, oils, and hormones. When three FAs are attached to a glycerol backbone, they form triacylglycerol (TAG), a type of neutral lipid commonly found in vegetable oils and human fat. The nutritional […]

(Natural News) Did you know that eating sweets before bed can negatively impact the quality of your sleep? In turn, this can affect your energy levels and leave you feeling exhausted the next day. However, if you really need a way to indulge your sweet tooth at night, there is a natural alternative you can […]

(Natural News) The next time you eat tamarind (Tamarindus indica), save the seeds. A new study suggests that tamarind seeds can improve your blood sugar and cholesterol levels. A team of researchers at the University of Malaya in Malaysia and King Abdulaziz University in Saudi Arabia looked at the effects of tamarind seeds on fat and carbohydrate […]

(Natural News) A study published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine found that the seeds of the tamarind (Tamarindus indica) fruit display antihyperglycemic and antihyperlipidemic properties. The study suggested that tamarind seeds may be used to regulate cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Researchers at the University of Malaya in Malaysia and King Abdulaziz […]

(Natural News) After your workout, you need to consume food that’s rich in protein and carbohydrates, according to expert, Dr. Fernando Naclerio, principal lecturer in strength training and sports nutrition at the University of Greenwich. Dr. Naclerio says consuming food rich in macronutrients can help athletes ensure their body’s recovery. In particular, he emphasized the […]