Fitness And Sports Nutrition for Women

Attention all women, don’t be fooled into thinking protein is just for bodybuilders. Go Vita discovers a high protein diet can be beneficial for your energy levels and waistline too, some Fitness And Sports Nutrition for Women.

Protein is the most abundant constituent in the human body besides water. It is largely responsible for the structure of body cells and is essential for growth and development. Amongst other functions, it makes up the structure of your hair, nails, muscles, tendons and ligaments, and is required for hormonal and enzymatic function. The recommended intake of protein is between 0.7 to 1.7 grams per kilogram of body weight, though this increases if you are if you are pregnant, an athlete or a vegetarian or vegan.

Your body continuously breaks protein down into its individual building blocks the amino acids, and then re-assembles the amino acids into the bodily structures it requires. It’s vital that you eat some protein every day, because although the body can create some of the amino acids it needs, others (termed essential amino acids) are only available from your diet. So the right balance of amino acids is important.

Daily protein can be obtained from:

Animal sources – such as meat, poultry, seafood, eggs and dairy foods, these are complete proteins, providing all the essential and non-essential amino acids your body needs.
Vegetarian sources – such as whole grains and legumes (great sources include chickpeas, lentils, quinoa, pepitas, chia seeds, soya beans, amaranth and even spirulina), generally these makeup around a third of our daily protein intake. Unlike animal proteins, they provide both fiber and phytoestrogens.

On the downside, vegetable proteins are incomplete proteins........Read the complete blog.

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Organic Health Care Products | The Gut-Brain Barrier

As I’m fond of saying, “your gut is like a central dashboard within the body”, communicating constantly with various extensions such as your immune system, your nervous system, your skin, your heart and, of course, your brain. If you have imbalances or malfunctions in that central dashboard, you can expect malfunctions in the parts reliant on the proper functioning of it. Correct the initial malfunction at the source and expect better functioning along the line, so to speak.

Nature always strives for balance so arguably depression, anxiety and mood swings are a result of an imbalance somewhere in the body.

To know the reason and solution for Gut - Brain Barrier read the complete blog here Organic Health Care Products | The Gut-Brain Barrier

HELP! MY KIDS KEEP COMING HOME SICK!

If you think your kids have been catching more colds since they’ve been at kindy or day care, you’re probably right.

This occurs because children’s immune systems are still developing.

When you encounter a cold virus as an adult, your immune system often recognises it as an enemy that it’s tackled before and fights it again before it can take hold.

Without those years of history to draw on, your child’s immune system recognises relatively few viruses, and is less capable of fending them off.

To exacerbate matters, colds are spread by being exposed to droplets from sneezes, coughs and runny noses, so viruses can spread at childcare centres, where many little ones haven’t yet learned the fine arts of washing hands properly, blowing noses or covering mouths when coughing.

Having a child with a cold can sometimes be as exhausting and frustrating as being sick yourself – so how can you boost your child’s resistance this winter?

Probiotics: In babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers, probiotics support the developing immune system, and may reduce the risk of upper respiratory infections. For optimal benefits, choose a product that’s been specially developed for kids.

Immune tonics: Herbal immune tonics such as Olive Leaf, Echinacea or Elderberry may be beneficial for children who are prone to recurrent colds, flu and sore throats, or who are slow to recover after they get sick.

Symptom relief: Some herbal blends for the relief of sinus congestion and other cold and flu symptoms are suitable for children as well as adults, and some are available in liquid tonics that are more easily administered than tablets.

However, bear in mind that the doses may need to be adjusted according to your child’s age and that some herbs are only suitable for young children under the care and supervision of a healthcare professional. Always check the label and follow the manufacturer’s dosage instructions, and if you have any concerns, talk to the team at Go Vita Tanunda.

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GOOD FOR YOUR GUTS

We know Licorice as a delicious sweet treat, the herb itself has very different benefits. As a medicinal herb, licorice root has long been valued for the profound and positive effect it has on your digestive system.

Licorice has been used in many forms over the centuries. It is known that the glycyrrhizin in licorice root can cause high blood pressure. A procedure developed to remove this compound from licorice provides a new safer form known as DGL or deglycyrrhizinated licorice. Anti-inflammatory DGL is highly effective for soothing digestive disturbances, particularly gastritis and peptic ulcers.

The mechanism of DGL in peptic ulcer treatment is that it stimulates and/or accelerates the factors that protect against ulcer formation. Specifically, DGL improves both the quality and quantity of the protective substances that line the intestinal tract. The licorice produces a thick protective mucus gel that covers the lining of the stomach wall providing welcome relief for heartburn sufferers too.

Chewing DGL between or twenty minutes prior to meals seems to produce positive results as it must mix with saliva to promote the regeneration of salivary compounds that stimulate the growth and regeneration of stomach and intestinal cells.

DGL may also prove useful in eradicating Helicobacter pylori. Patients with duodenal and gastric ulcers may test positive to this bacterium.  Stress and anxiety were thought to be the main cause of ulcers, but H. Pylori causes damage to the stomach lining and DGL can combat this damage.
 
Licorice is also one of a group of herbs that has a marked effect upon the endocrine system. It was traditionally used as an adrenal tonic. Licorice contains glycyrrhizic acid, similar to the hormones of the adrenal cortex, these glands have the task of responding to any stress the body is under, whether it is study, work or life.  
 
Deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL) may help relieve:

• Functional dyspepsia
• Heartburn
• Indigestion
• Nausea and stomach pain
• Gastritis
• Leaky gut syndrome
• Peptic ulcers

Licorice supplements contraindicate with anti-hypertensive or diuretic medications. Do not take if you suffer kidney insufficiency, liver cirrhosis or are pregnant.

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Men’s Health and Energy - Vitamins and Supplements | Go Vita

Why multi-Vitamins for Men and multi-Vitamins for Women need to be different

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While it may be tempting to buy a multivitamin that you and your partner can share, doing so may mean neither of you gets a supplement that’s tailored to your needs. Here, we explain your differing nutritional requirements and what you need to look out for when shopping for vitamins for men and vitamins for women. 

It stands to reason that men and women have different nutritional needs. After all, our bodies are different, and our diets and lifestyles tend to be too.

So, when it comes to shopping for a multivitamin for yourself or your partner, there are different issues you need to take into account when deciding which formula to choose. Here are the six most important.


1. Men’s heart disease risk is higher 
Men are significantly more likely to experience certain cardiovascular issues than women, so need to take extra care to maintain the health of their hearts and circulatory systems. From that perspective, important nutrients to look for in a men’s multi include selenium, vitamins B1, B6, C and E and folic acid.

TIP: Ideally your multi vitamin for men should also include lycopene, a naturally-occurring antioxidant found in tomatoes that has benefits for cardiovascular health.



2. Women are more likely to feel run off their feet

While both men and women lead busy lives, research from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows that women are particularly prone to feeling that they’re constantly short of time – especially if they’re juggling parenthood with full- or part-time work.

Although many women treat it as normal, that never-ending feeling of being stretched too thin is a form of stress, and can take a toll on both your body and your health habits.

For example, women whose lives are busy or demanding are often prone to skipping meals and eating on the run – habits that can lead to deficient intake of some vitamins and minerals. These eating patterns can be particularly detrimental when you’re under pressure, because stress may increase your requirements for some nutrients, potentially exacerbating any nutritional shortfalls caused by an inadequate diet.

For that reason, the foundations of any advanced mineral formula/multi-vitamin for women should include effective levels of a broad spectrum of B-group vitamins and vitamin C. Vitamins B5 and C are particularly important here, as they play a vital role in supporting adrenal function, which in turn is responsible for many of the body’s stress-coping mechanisms.

TIP: Look for a multi vitamin for women that also contains American ginseng, which has been traditionally used to support resistance to stress, and relieve fatigue and mental and nervous exhaustion. (In traditional Chinese medicine, this herb is regarded as being nourishing to the Yin or feminine energy, so it’s particularly suited to women).


3. Many Australian men are low in zinc

ABS dietary surveys indicate that many Australian men don’t obtain the recommended quantity of zinc from their daily diets, especially as they get older.

These deficiencies could have widespread health implications, because zinc is required for a vast number of physiological functions, including immune health, tissue repair and cognitive functioning.

That makes zinc an essential inclusion in a men’s multivitamin and mineral formula.

TIP: When shopping for a multi vitamin for men for yourself or a partner, look for a formula containing zinc glycinate, which is more easily absorbed and utilised by the body than some other forms of zinc.


4. Women are more likely to be dieting

Around 15 per cent of Australian women are dieting for weight loss or other health reasons at any one point in time.

Under those circumstances, your diet may be low in some of the vitamins and minerals your body needs for optimal health, resulting in compromised nutritional status. (For example, women consuming low-calorie diets or exercising heavily are particularly vulnerable to developing marginal deficiencies of certain nutrients).



 5. Our reproductive health needs are different
 
For men, the issues related to zinc deficiency discussed above are particularly relevant to reproductive health, as this important nutrient is required for testosterone synthesis, hormonal balance, prostate function and the normal production and function of sperm.

Other nutrients that are considered especially important for sperm health and which should be included in a men’s multi include selenium, folic acid and vitamins B12, C and E, while lycopene may assist in maintaining prostate health.

For women, taking a multivitamin that contains both zinc and vitamin B6 may help maintain a healthy menstrual cycle and reduce premenstrual symptoms.

During the childbearing years, a woman’s multi should also contain 400-500 mcg of folic acid, which, when taken daily for at least a month prior to conception and during pregnancy may reduce the risk of having a baby with neural tube defects such as spinabifida.

TIP: Herbal medicines have traditionally been used to support men and women’s reproductive health and sexual vitality. For men, these include Korean ginseng, withania and horny goat weed, which have traditionally been regarded as revitalising male tonics. On the other hand, many women thrive on herbs such as dong quai, shatavari and American ginseng, which have traditionally been used to rejuvenate feminine energy.

Checklist: Does your Multi Vitamins for Men or Women do all this?

Despite all our differences, men and women are the same in many ways, so in addition to the specific requirements discussed here, make sure that any multivitamin you’re considering buying supports the following aspects of your health and wellbeing;

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