Could Milk and Dairy products be causing you that “Bloating” feeling?

This article is based on MY opinion from facts. If you’re experiencing symptoms, please consult a physician or dietician. 

 

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"milk was a bad choice" 

Have you ever heard the term, “milk does a body good”? Though we are brought up to believe that, in fact truth is it’s the complete opposite. Recently there was a study in Sweden and found that women consuming 3 glasses of milk a day had almost 2x the mortality than those of a half glass. In fact, bones fractures and hip breaks were not even improved. 

Now there are different dairy products that do help. In particular cheese and yogurt. These products do not carry D-galactose, like milk does. D-galactose, is a breakdown product of lactose that has been shown to be pro-inflammatory. Milk has much more D-galactose than does cheese or yogurt. Which helps reduce fractures and decreased mortality by 10-15%.\

Other cause of consuming milk could be

• ·         Dairy intake has been linked to increased risk of prostate cancer
• ·         Higher dairy intake is linked to higher ovarian cancer risk     
• ·         Whey protein may play a significant role in causing type 1 diabetes through a process called molecular mimicry
• ·         Populations that consume more dairy have higher rates of multiple sclerosis
• ·         Casein Protein promotes cancer initiated by a carcinogen in    experimental animal studies
• ·         Higher milk intake is linked to acne
• ·         Milk intake has been implicated in constipation and ear infections
• ·         Milk is perhaps the most common self-reported food allergen in the world
• ·         Much of the world’s population cannot adequately digest milk due to lactose intolerance.

 

Think about these things the next time you want to consume a tall glass of chocolate milk. I’m not saying it’s not delicious, but you might be paying for it later in the bathroom.

Five Foods that are Making You Tired

By Jason Friedlander on November 9, 2015 Bodybuilding / Fitness, News / Information, Nutrition

“ITIS” according to Urbandictionary.com, it’s the drowsy, sleepy feeling you get after eating such a big meal. How many times can you say you got the “itis”? Maybe you get it every so often, or maybe after every meal. Did you know that some of your favorite breakfast, lunch, and dinners are actually causing you to be sleepier. That’s right wake up and take a nap, eat lunch and take a nap, dinner time then head straight to bed. These foods are not only causing you to be sleepier, there actually causing you to lose gains, and no one wants that! What I am going to do is give you a list of foods that are actually causing you fatigue, lethargic, and drowsiness behaviors. So for the people who want to avoid feeling exhausted, cut these foods down and I bet you will feel way more energized.

1. Processed Food – Most processed foods are rich in sodium and preservatives. All those additives slow you down and take so long for your body to digest. I suggest switching from processed foods to foods that are fresh and rich in nutrients

2. Sugars – Simple sugar taste great but can be so bad for your energy levels. They will only keep you alert for so long before you come crashing down (depending on how long it takes for your body to metabolize). I suggest switching to complex carbohydrates like whole grains and fruits. Keeping a well-balanced diet throughout the entire is important in maintain healthy energy levels.

3. Trans Fat – Trans Fat is never a good food to have period. It can lead to heart dieses, increased cholesterol, and put you at risk of developing Type II diabetes. Avoiding foods with the words “partially hydrogenated oils” and hydrogenated oils. I suggest switching to a healthier fat such as whole tree nuts and avocados.

4. Caffeine – Much like sugar, caffeine will give you a jump for only a short period of time. If you find yourself sipping on sodas and energy drinks throughout the day, maybe switch to a black coffee. But only if you need your fix. (cuz I do) lol.

5. Types of meat you choose – Did you know that not all meats are created equal! Some meats require more energy to break down inside our body as where others are easier to digest. Red meat usually takes up to 72 hours to break down in out body, as compared to a white meat that will take 4-5 hours. I suggest just switching up what meats you’re eating and when you’re consuming them. Try a fish or poultry in your diet to see if that leaves you feeling less sleepy.

 

So next time you go to build your diet plan, try avoiding these 5 foods. Always remember to get at least 7 hours of sleep a night and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. Any questions please leave them in the comments box below!

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Benefits of a High Protein Diet

By Jason Friedlander on November 2, 2015 News / Information, Nutrition

 

Ever wonder why the scale just will not go down? Day after day, Night after night, you step on 3 or 4 different scales, seems like 3-4 times a day and never is there any weight loss at all. You can’t seem to figure it out, I mean you changed your eating (less carbs), you changed your workout pattern (your actually in the gym lifting now). But still, no change. May I suggest one tinker with your weight loss journey? EAT MORE PROTEIN!

Now I know this does not work for everyone, but for some this does. And the benefits of a higher protein intake in your diet plan may amaze you in results. Many studies have shown that a higher protein diet can preserve lean body mass, control weight, and improve in cardiovascular risk factors. It can help enhance your metabolic rate and act as a slow digestive macro nutrient in your day.

The RDI of protein is around 15% your age range, but I tend to keep mine at a traditional bodybuilder split of 40/40/20. That’s 40% Protein, 40% carbs, 20% fats. I believe that what works best for my body. As my goals change however so does my splits. If increase my cardio training for a marathon or any type of High Impact steady state cardio, I do a Moderate II diet split of 55% carbs, 25% Proteins, 20% Fats. Try and see what works best for your body, keeping a well-balanced diet throughout the process.

An example day for me would be

Meal 1 (Pre workout): eggs (with veggies) and oats

Meal 2 (post workout): 1 Scoop protein powder and coconut water

Meal 3: Greek yogurt and granola (with dried fruit)

Meal 4: Chicken and Sweet Potatoes (with veggies)

Meal 5: Cottage Cheese and a nut butters

Meal 6: Fish and Spinach salad (with homemade oil-based dressing)

This recommendation in your diet can only improve weight loss if you exercise though. This can only be optimal for you if you’re in an individualized training program. Meaning that if you live a sedentary lifestyle, increasing your protein for energy expenditure may not help you lose weight. You’re also going to want to seek proper nutritional help regarding a customary food plan towards your individual goals.

Now knowing all the benefits of a higher protein intake, let’s put this knowledge to use and list some examples of ways to increase your protein throughout the day.

Veggies

Spinach, kale, broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, parsley, tomatoes, peppers, peas

Meats

Beef, poultry, fish, eggs,

Dairy

Milk, Cottage Cheese, Yogurt,

Others Sources

Tofu, Hummus, protein powders

Hope you enjoyed the read and found this information useful. Remember never increase your weight loss by restricting calories and always seek professional help.

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O.L.

Don’t Say it Unless You Mean it

How many times do we hear these words? We scroll through our news-feed, fitness quote after fitness quote. Meme after meme, a few snickers here, a loud laughter after that. But how serious do we take those words? Are they just another fitness cliché or do those 7 little words really mean something to you. Walking through the halls of a company that takes those words as serious as their products, I can tell you those are not just some words to Olympian Labs, Inc. they are words they stand by.

This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with a supplement brand that makes living healthy achievable. I wanted to see how Olympian Labs, Inc. differs from the rest of the brands out there. I wanted to go inside and get a behind the scenes look at this new supplement company who is taking Phoenix by storm. I say new lightly because even though O.L. has been around since 1992, their amazing director of Marketing, Ms. Stacey Dill has taken this supplement and rebrand it, created a healthy living team, and is making huge online presence here in Phoenix. So I wanted to ask her just 5 questions….

How did O.L. get started?

“20 years ago, two bodybuilding athletes were seeking a safe, effective health supplement that lacked artificial colors, sweeteners, and preservatives. And quickly they found that a product like this was hard to come by so they created Olympia Labs.”

What is your best-selling product?

A AK-G Powder Pre-workout.

Why?

“Because it gives you a better workout, it’s mixable with anything given the fact that its unflavored, and its helps in any level of fitness. Whether you’re a high intense athlete or just looking for an extra boost in your workouts. A Ak-G Powder will give you just that.”

Arginine Alpha-ketoglutarate (also known as A AKG and arginine) is a nonessential amino acid that’s necessary when it comes to making nitric oxide in the liver. Combined with N.O., A AK-G enhances the muscle-building effects of lifts and nutrition. It helps your workouts last longer and breaks down the by-product of lifting (ammonia) in your liver. L-argnine increases nitric oxide production in blood vessels, by increasing their diameter and does this without raising blood pressure. When blood vessels increase in diameter, more blood reaches the muscles and tissues and can provide a larger amount of nutrients and various muscle-building hormones.

What is one thing that separates your brand from the next? 

 

“we believe in the natural product. You won’t find artificial sweeteners or fillers in our product.” The lifestyle and demographic that this brand absolutely targets is health. They 100% represent building a better YOU! They have even gone as far as creating a healthy living team. Captained by Jeremy Scott of Jeremy Scott Fitness. This healthy living team embodies all aspects of fitness. From mind, body and nutrition, coaches like Ben Novak, Monica Millage, and Kim Maes definitely cover all aspects of a wellness program. Not only do they provide a pure quality supplement but they have the team to back it up and there put words to results.

 Where do you see O.L. in the next 5 years?

“In everybody’s cabinet” There plan is distribute, and they are killing it. Right now you can find them on shelves in Hi-Health and Vitamin Shoppe stores but be on the lookout for grocery stores also. O.L. believes in their product so passionately. To them it’s not about having the flashiest label or high-priced product. It’s about taking a step towards living a health conscious lifestyle. Yes, supplements are everywhere in fitness but you cannot supplement a negative attitude when you buy a bad quality product. O.L. is not here to “sell” you on their brand, they let the results speak for themselves. In fact during this sit-down Ms. Dill said that she has adopted a healthy lifestyle and making better choices for herself too. Olympia Labs has a vision.

Any future events for O.L.?

“47-day challenge and Phoenix 10 k”. November 1^st, O.L. will be out repping there product during the Phoenix 10k Race. This race helps prevent childhood obesity an it is located in downtown Phoenix at Cityscape. Come check them out. Also, on Aug 10^th, Olympia Labs will be sponsoring a 47-day challenge. They will be providing athletes from all over the country with a starter kit of supplements and programs to get them going on their journey towards a healthier lifestyle. Log onto there Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/OlympianLabsInc to check out updates and progress with these amazing people.

Don’t say it unless you mean it…next time put action to your words like Olympian Labs, Inc. does. Stop making excuses on why you can’t and take charge of your health.

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