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Five Risky “All Natural” Herb Supplements - Online Articles: National Council on Strength and Fitness Trainer's Tools
ncsf.org — “The common health claim “all natural” has been exploited on product labels with the purpose of clouding association as most consumers believe that “natural” must equate to healthy and safe. The claim is being used on a growing number of foods, cosmetics, cleaning products, and over-the-counter herbal remedies/supplements. Herbal medicine suggests the use of plants or plant parts for medicinal purposes. Herbal supplements are either ingested or applied to the skin in forms such as ointments, oils” View full resource at ncsf.org
Most Recently Shared on November 20, 2011 at 7:18 pm By:
Susan Dopart, RD Nutritionist and Dietitian
5 Risky “All Natural” Herb Supplements: http://t.co/7V7Mmcts
Fruit Comparison - Online Articles: National Council on Strength and Fitness Trainer's Tools
ncsf.org — “Although some diet books and self proclaimed experts denounce fruits for their sugar content, the reality is fruit is an important dietary constituent. Fruits carry a diversity of nutritional elements and supply fiber, antioxidants and water to the diet. The calories per serving have extremely limited impact on daily caloric intake and the sweetness can be a viable option to many processed food snack choices. Most people who consume fruit have a few selections that they are familiar with and eat” View full resource at ncsf.org
Most Recently Shared on September 21, 2011 at 2:34 am By:
Tracy Owens Nutritionist and Active Health Library
a great comparison of fruits and also tells you when it is in season which= cheaper!!!!! http://t.co/uPA0le4x
Acai: Weight Loss Wonder Fruit? : NCSF
ncsf.org — “Surely by now you have seen the ads; Acai Berries are being marketed as one of the newest, latest and greatest cure-alls. The high antioxidant content and plausible benefits seen in relatively new study data has led to a host of claims for acai, including a role as an anti-aging agent, anti-diabetic, anti-toxin and even as a cure for weight loss. Researchers recognize that the acai berry, similar to blueberries, blackberries, and many other berries, contains antioxidants that help protect cells ” View full resource at ncsf.org
Most Recently Shared on August 27, 2011 at 4:47 pm By:
Susan Dopart, RD Nutritionist and Dietitian
Are acai berries a panacea? Really no different than other berries so save the money & eat blue/black & raspberries http://t.co/VAYdpoK
High Sodium, Low Potassium Diet Linked to Increased Risk of Death - Online Articles: National Council on Strength and Fitness Trainer's Tools
ncsf.org — “It is no secret that the typical American diet contains too many processed foods, while at the same time not nearly enough fruits and vegetables. This consumption imbalance has led to a diet high in salt and often insufficient in potassium. Recently reported by the CDC, this dietary practice is extremely detrimental to physical health. The study data conducted by researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Emory University and Harvard University was published in the Archives o” View full resource at ncsf.org
Most Recently Shared on July 25, 2011 at 6:10 pm By:
Susan Dopart, RD Nutritionist and Dietitian
High Sodium, Low Potassium Diet Linked to Increased Risk of Death http://bit.ly/mX2hyn
Walnuts are Top for Antioxidant Protection - Online Articles: National Council on Strength and Fitness Trainer's Tools
ncsf.org — “The American Chemical Society (ACS) is an organization chartered by the U.S. Congress to provide public access to chemistry-related research. In a recent report the ACS scientists presented an analysis revealing that walnuts contain what can be considered the optimal blend of superior-quality antioxidants when compared to all other tree and ground nuts. Antioxidants prevent or limit the potentially damaging actions of free radicals by removing their unpaired electron and converting them into les” View full resource at ncsf.org
Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2011 at 5:20 pm By:
Susan Dopart, RD Nutritionist and Dietitian
You need to eat only 7 walnuts a day 4 the benefits http://bit.ly/eWuUPU
Does Weight Loss Always Improve Body Composition or Health? : NCSF
ncsf.org — “ Weight loss always seems to be at the top of the list of desired accomplishments for people at the beginning of a new year. There are many methods, or combinations of methods, that can be employed to lose weight - but not all will produce equal aesthetic and health-related benefits. Applying dietary modifications in conjunction with a combined resistance training and aerobic exercise program has been shown to be the best overall method for losing weight in a healthy manner. It is well d” View full resource at ncsf.org
Most Recently Shared on January 23, 2011 at 11:41 pm By:
Susan Dopart, RD Nutritionist and Dietitian
What's the proper way to lose #weight? Starvation and just cardio not effective 4 body comp or health http://bit.ly/dStLlg
Branched Chain Amino Acid Supplementation - Online Articles: National Council on Strength and Fitness Trainer's Tools
ncsf.org — “Popular bodybuilding websites that promote products for muscle mass suggest that branched chain amino acids (leucine, valine, and isoleucine) are so key to muscle hypertrophy that they are a requisite dietary supplement to mass gain. Other claims include branched chain amino acids are needed by athletes to fuel exercise, spare glycogen, increase protein synthesis, reduce protein loss during exercise, reduce muscle soreness, reduce fatigue, improve immune function, and consequently improve perfor” View full resource at ncsf.org
Most Recently Shared on November 20, 2010 at 6:58 pm By:
Susan Dopart, RD Nutritionist and Dietitian
Expensive branched chain amino acids body builders frequently take not worth the cost since 1 egg =7000 mg http://bit.ly/b6BR5d
Variations to Exercise Programs - Online Articles: National Council on Strength and Fitness Trainer's Tools
ncsf.org — “Variations to exercise programs are an integral part to maintaining a continued level of adaptation response. Although motor pattern development varies among people, generally it takes 7-12 exposures to the stress for adaptations to accommodate the physiological challenge. If the stress is simply a new movement the nervous system will begin learning immediately and with subsequent rehearsal develop a motor pattern through muscle synchronization. In most cases the body has adequate potential in t” View full resource at ncsf.org
Most Recently Shared on October 27, 2010 at 4:39 pm By:
Susan Dopart, RD Nutritionist and Dietitian
For the best results your #exercise program has to vary-see this review-http://bit.ly/cVSxi2
The Benefits of Yoga - Online Articles: National Council on Strength and Fitness Trainer's Tools
ncsf.org — “Yoga has become an extremely popular form of physical activity in the United States over the past decade and has even generated enough interest to support studios that focus on a particular form of yoga or a variety of activity-related disciplines. There is no questioning the many benefits of yoga which include reduced stress, reduced risk of lower back pain, and improvements in flexibility among both fit and unfit populations. In sedentary populations and untrained populations, studies have ind” View full resource at ncsf.org
Most Recently Shared on August 21, 2010 at 12:40 pm By:
Keri Gans Nutritionist and Dietitian
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Considerations for Personal Training the Hypertensive Client Part 1 : NCSF
ncsf.org — “ The personal trainer today will undoubtedly encounter a significant number of hypertensive clients. This is a reality for any trainer working at corporate gyms, community health and wellness centers, and sport performance centers alike, as nearly 1 in every 3 individuals in the United States are hypertensive. Stage one (I) hypertension measures at, or above 140/90 mmHg, whereas Stage two (II) measures, at or above 160/100 mmHg. For the personal trainer, Stage I hypertension means that s” View full resource at ncsf.org
Most Recently Shared on June 25, 2010 at 2:13 am By:
Susan Dopart, RD Nutritionist and Dietitian
1 in 3 adults have high blood pressure & 25% are unaware of it-here are some healthy ways to lower your blood pressure-http://bit.ly/brf0hP
Advantages of Vitamin D - Online Articles: National Council on Strength and Fitness
ncsf.org — “Vitamin D has gained greater attention over the past few years based on a growing body of evidence that suggests a greater physiological need of the vitamin may exist for optimal health and function. This information has been compounded by an increasing concern of worldwide deficiency.” View full resource at ncsf.org
Most Recently Shared on October 25, 2009 at 8:31 pm By:
Susan Dopart, RD Nutritionist and Dietitian
Great review of benefits of vitamin D-http://bit.ly/4sNXvo
