May 2012


May 2012

Nutrition Notes Food Facts That can affect your workouts, weight and wellness


Fish oil has been shown to improve heart health, reduce depression and improve mental function and according to the January 12 Prevention Magazine that last one may have something to do with increased brain size. Scientists at Rhode Island Hospital's Alzheimer's disease and Memory Disorders Center found that MRIs of subjects who took fish oil supplements for three years and had bigger brains than those who didn't.

B-Vitamins can boost energy and mood, but that's exactly why you shouldn't take before bed, according to the February 12 Bottom Line Health. The Bs may reduce your Zs, as in insomnia. Take your B-complex in the morning to get an early boost Dark chocolate may be something you want to eat in the morning as well. According to the Febraury'12 Reader Digest, "One square has just the right amount of theobromine (a cousin to caffeine) to take you up but, not enough to crash later." "It's also full of antioxidants and is a vasodilator- it opens up blood vessels. So if you work out in the morning, you'll get better pumps too". (You got to love excuses to eat more chocolate)

Becky Holman- www.extremelean.com May 2012 / Iron Magazine





Multiple Small Protein
Feedings Are Best


You already know that protein is important for post-workout recovery and muscle growth, but did you know that you need only about 20 grams to maximize your gains from the gym? That's what Dutch researchers concluded after a recent study that analyzed the importance of protein quantity, type, and timing. Get the same results with fewer calories: Whey Protein maintained its reputation as the most...

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The Need for 3's
By Sarah Wells

There is no magic pill to lose fat, but fish oil supplements may be the closest alternative you’ll get. Research shows consuming omega-3s, such as those found in fish, increases fat burning and can help you drop weight when used in combination with regular training. Study participants who took omega-3s supplements and exercised lost on average 4 pounds compared to those who took only the supplement or only exercised...

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Whey Protein Stimulates
Post-Meal Protein
Synthesis Best


High protein meals stimulate protein synthesis, even when you are not weight training. Including protein with each meal is important for athletes and for older adults- who are more susceptible to sarcopenia (muscle loss).

Dutch researchers found that whey protein stimulated post-meal protein synthesis better than casein or casein hydrolysate in older men. Whey protein is digested and absorbed faster than other proteins
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