Iron is a trace element, meaning it is present in the body in extremely small amounts. However, it plays a critical role in human metabolism. Iron forms the oxygen transporting compounds in blood (hemoglobin) and in muscle (myoglobin). Iron absorption by the body is determined by the amount already stored relative to a constant level. In other words, the lower the stored levels of iron (called serum ferritin), the more room there is for iron absorption. Marginal iron intake creates a risk for low iron stores, which in turn can […]
Blasting Stubborn Fat
Would you like to know the secret to blasting stubborn fat? First, a riddle. Which came first – the chicken or the egg? …. Did you ever figure that one out? Arguing about whether nutrition or diet is more important to your weight loss is almost as impossible to answer. My mother has been heard to say that she could never be as thin as I am because she can’t run a marathon. Well, I don’t like to argue with my mother but her lack of running isn’t the issue. […]
Stretching Increases Flexibility
The jury is still out on this one.
Optimal Nutrition for Optimal Performance
This is what this site is all about. People will read this section and they will be able to figure out what they can get here, why they will want to and what their next step is. Everyone wants to lose weight but no one knows how to do it. Consistenly. Effectively. That is, anyone can lose a bit for a while but how do you make lasting changes. What are the principles you need to know to become lean and strong? Do you have time and energy to […]
