Happy Halloween (best holiday)
H – Hamstring curls (Nordic curls) A – Alternating toe touches L – Lunges L – Leg raises O – Oblique crunch W – Wide stance squat E – Elbow to knee crunch E – Explosive squats N – Narrow hand pressups ENJOY
SUGAR WEEK – Fructose & Glucose
Glucose and fructose — even though they’re very common and often found together — may have different effects on your body. Glucose can be metabolized by nearly every cell in your body, while fructose is metabolized almost entirely in the liver. Studies have repeatedly demonstrated the harmful effects of high sugar consumption. These include insulin […]
SUGAR WEEK
Added sugar has taken the spotlight as the ingredient to avoid in the modern diet. On average, Americans eat about 17 teaspoons of added sugar each day. Most of this is hidden within processed foods, so people don’t even realize they’re eating it. All this sugar may be a key factor in several major illnesses, […]
CARBOHYDRATE WEEK
Make the right choices when it comes to consuming carbs! Emphasize fiber-rich fruits and vegetables. Aim for whole fresh, frozen and canned fruits and vegetables without added sugar. Other options are fruit juices and dried fruits, which are concentrated sources of natural sugar and therefore have more calories. Choose whole grains. Whole grains are better sources than […]
CARBOHYDRATE WEEK
Some benefits of eating healthy carbs are They are a good source of energy Can help prevent disease Can help with weight loss
CARBOHYDRATE WEEK
There are 3 main types of carbohydrate: Sugar. Sugar is the simplest form of carbohydrate and occurs naturally in some foods, including fruits, vegetables, milk and milk products. Types of sugar include fruit sugar (fructose), table sugar (sucrose) and milk sugar (lactose). Starch. Starch is a complex carbohydrate, meaning it is made of many sugar units bonded […]
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PROTEIN WEEK – Contractile
Also known as motor proteins, contractile proteins regulate the strength and speed of heart and muscle contractions. These proteins are actin and myosin. Contractile proteins can cause heart complications if they produce severe contractions. This completes the list of 8 types of protein.
PROTEIN WEEK – Receptor
Located on the outer part of the cells, receptor proteins control the substances that enter and leave the cells, including water and nutrients. Some receptors activate enzymes, while others stimulate endocrine glands to secrete epinephrine and insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.