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Wasif H

Bodybuilding.com - Skinny Guy's Guide To Gaining Weight! - 0 views

  • In a world that is obsessed with losing weight - you are interested in gaining weight!
  • People predispositioned to skinniness are commonly referred to as "hard gainers." This is the cool way to label your scrawny frame despite the fact that your body turns into a Number 2 pencil when you wear yellow!
  • n the skinny guy's defense, the reality is that you have been cursed with traits like Lamborghini-type metabolism, giraffe like limbs, and the strength of a senior citizen. You have to fight with every bone in your body to do something about your small frame and to keep up to your male buddies who seem to grow muscle just by sneezing - those muscle freaks piss me off just as much you!
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  • I defeated my skinny genetics just after college and I am about to show you four tips that helped me climb from a 149 pound weakling to a rock hard 190 pounds in six months.
  • f you are underweight, then your first step to gaining weight is to understand that you must play by a different set up rules. I have said this before and will say it again,
  • You must think outside the box and give up the excuse of being a "hard gainer." It is time to stop listening to all the naysayers who have told you that is impossible to gain weight because of your genetics. Regardless of what you have been led to believe, you do have the potential to build an impressive physique that turns heads and even intimidates!
  • Double It Up: One of the most practical steps you can take is to double whatever you are currently eating in the kitchen right now. If you are eating one chicken breast per meal, then cook up two.
  • Live Your Life Around Food: Sure, you know that you must eat every 2-3 hours, but how well do you execute? Set your clock on a countdown timer to go off every 2 and 1/2 hours so that you reinforce the habit of eating literally not a second late for each meal! Don't turn off the damn beeper until you start chowing down.
  • se BIG Eating Equipment: If you want to bulk, then you have to eat like Hulk. Do you think Hulk eats out of a small plate, or a small bowel, or a small cup? If you are aiming to get big and huge, you are going to require large amounts of food, most likely close to double of what you are currently eating.
  • Never Train Hungry: How many times have you woken up, whipped up a protein shake and than headed off to the gym? Or maybe you had a long afternoon and missed a few meals and then attempted a weight training workout after work? I thought this was common sense to avoid, until a few of my skinny clients confessed that they were showing up for their workouts having only eaten a piece of fruit and some crackers within the entire day!
  • . Eat Nutrient Dense Foods: Focus on caloric-rich foods that are loaded with nutrients. Avoid foods with empty calories, which means there is little or no nutrient value in the calories you are eating. Why would you consume a 500-calorie plus meal that is loaded with fat and sugar which does nothing but make you feel sluggish and soft? Instead, eat a high caloric meal loaded with slow releasing carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and fiber.
  • Carbohydrates: Oatmeal Rice Breads Yams Beans Potatoes Fruits Veggies
  • Proteins: Steak Chicken Lean beef Cottage cheese Whole milk Eggs Salmon
  • Fats: Olive oil Flax oil Avocados Nuts Peanut butter
  • Extras (high calorie cheat food): Ice cream Raisins Dried fruit Trail mix
  • Drink A Carb & Protein Drink While You Workout: How hard is to sip on a calorie-rich drink during your weight training sessions? Simply mix up a 2:1 ratio of carbohydrate to protein with one liter of water and you instantly have a few extra hundred calories per day. Now have an extra workout drink before your workout and extra workout drink after your workout and that's easily an extra one pound per week. Only use this technique if you are weight training at a very high intensity.
  • Live The Motto, "Never Stop Eating" Did I hear you say, "But I'll throw up if I eat all day?" Maybe... Is it necessary? Of course not. But this is a part of pushing your body's threshold.
Wasif H

How Much Protein Do I Need To Gain Weight & Muscle? | LIVESTRONG.COM - 0 views

  • The amino acids in the protein you eat, especially the essential amino acids your body cannot produce, stimulate muscle synthesis or the creation of new muscle tissue.
  • Men and women both need 1-½ to 2 g of protein per kilogram of body weight per day to gain muscle weight. However, you must include this protein intake as part of a dietary plan very high in calories. Men must first consume 50 calories per kilogram of body weight and women must eat 44 calories per kilogram of body weight just to maintain current body mass. Then, you must add 350 to 700 calories to that to build 1 to 2 lbs. of muscle per week.
  • The best protein powders contain 2 to 2-½ g of the essential amino acid leucine per serving. Leucine appears to trigger the onset of muscle protein synthesis more than other amino acids. Ensure you eat 3 to 9 g of leucine in each of your meals.
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  • Your pre- and post-workout meals should be in the form of a protein shake made with a minimum of 48 g of protein, skim milk and fruit
  • he protein in skim milk stimulates muscle synthesis better than the protein in soy milk. Carbohydrates like fruit enhance muscle tissue building when combined with protein powder. The amino acids in protein powders are more quickly absorbed into your bloodstream and your muscle cells compared to meat and chicken, optimally enhancing muscle growth.
  • Protein powders are dietary supplements and must not replace all the sources of protein in your diet. Healthy options of high-protein foods include lean chicken breast, turkey, mackerel, lean meat, low-fat dairy and salmon. Chicken breast, turkey and mackerel are high in magnesium, a mineral essential for optimal muscular contraction
  • Lean red meat is high in iron, necessary for effective transport and use of oxygen, giving you maximal energy. Low-fat dairy products are rich in calcium, another minimal necessary for muscular contraction. Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which helps to reduce muscle soreness and inflammation.
  • Plant sources of protein like beans, rice, wheat, nuts and seeds are incomplete proteins. This means such plants are missing at least one essential amino acid. If you do not eat animal products, combine two different sources of plant protein such as beans with rice, seeds, corn, wheat or nuts. Consuming multiple sources of plant protein ensures you eat all the essential amino acids your body needs to build muscle.
Joti P

Eating Organic Food To Improve Your Health - 0 views

  • may provide many health benefits
  • Even though further research needs to be done to gain a better understanding of the benefits of organic food, there is still much valuable information to share with you.
  • Even though further research needs to be done to gain a better understanding of the benefits of organic food, there is still much valuable information to share with you
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  • Even though further research needs to be done to gain a better understanding of the benefits of organic food, there is still much valuable information to share with you.
  • this food is highly nutritious and contains higher levels of vitamins and minerals.
  • contain higher amounts of antioxidants, which help reduce the risk of developing cancers.
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    This helps to answer my second question 
Joti P

Healthy eating for teens - Live Well - NHS Choices - 0 views

  • Your body needs energy and nutrients from food to grow and to work properly. If you don’t eat a healthy, balanced diet, you could be putting your health and growth at risk.
  • eating well doesn't have to mean giving up all your favourite foods.
  • means eating a wide range of foods so that you get all the nutrients you need, and eating the right number of calories for how active you are.
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  • If you’re feeling tired and run down
  • may need more iron in your diet.
  • Teenage girls are at higher risk of being low on iron
  • Good sources of iron include red meats, breakfast cereals fortified with iron and baked beans
  • Don’t follow fad diets.
  • If you often feel hungry,
  • eating more high-fibre foods such as wholemeal bread, beans and wholegrain breakfast cereals.
  • Aim to eat at least five portions of a variety of fruits and vegetables a day.
  • good sources of many of the vitamins and minerals your body needs.
  • fruit juice, smoothies and vegetables baked into dishes such as stews can all count towards your total.
  • Don’t skip breakfast.
  • eating breakfast can actually help people control their weight.
  • Whole grain cereal like muesli with fruit sliced over the top is a tasty and healthy start to the day.
  • Make sure you drink enough fluids.
  • drink six to eight glasses of fluids a day: water, unsweetened fruit juices and milk are all healthy choices
  • At snack time, swap foods that are high in saturated fat or sugars
  • High saturated fat foods include pies, processed meats such as sausages and bacon, biscuits and crisps.
  • And too much saturated fat can also cause high cholesterol.
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Joti P

What Are The Benefits Of Healthy Foods For Teenagers? | LIVESTRONG.COM - 0 views

  • Teens should eat a variety of foods from all the food groups, including whole grains, fruits, vegetables, lean meat and low-fat dairy.
  • Provides Energy
  • diet that contains a healthy mix of carbohydrates, protein and fat supports a teen's energy level and allows him to make it through each day's tasks.
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  • Carbohydrates are the body's main source of fuel, and a teen should get 45 to 65 percent of his daily calories from them.
  • Protects Overall Health
  • nutrient-dense diet offers the vitamins and minerals that a teen needs to say healthy
  • Anti-oxidants in nutritious foods fight cellular damage that could lead to cancer or heart disease down the road.
  • Controls Weight
  • emphasizes nutrient-dense foods that are also low in fat and calories
  • help a teen control his weight
  • Improves Concentration
  • teen who spends most her day at school will learn better if she keeps her body fueled with healthy foods.
  • Breakfast is especially important for a teen,
  • will keep her going through afternoon classes, and nutrient-dense snacks in between will keep hunger at bay, allowing to her to focus on her schoolwork.
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      livestrong also proved to be a very reliable website throughout this assignment
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    Reliable website for insight on question 10 
Joti P

Health and Living: Benefits of healthy eating - 0 views

  • Healthy eating is the way we eat the right combination of foods
  • Healthy eating provides the body with sufficient energy
  • provides the right number of calories to keep our weight in healthy range with the energy we expend to stay alive and active.
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  • provides the proper balance of carbohydrate, protein, and fat in our diets.
  • Remember that it’s difficult to reduce the amount of fat in the diet if we don’t intake more carbohydrates or protein.
  • Healthy eating provides plenty of waters in our body.
  • Healthy eating provides also sufficient but not excessive amounts of essential vitamins and minerals
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    Answers for question 10 
Anita B

Good Carbohydrates Vs. Bad Carbohydrates | LIVESTRONG.COM - 0 views

    • Gurkirat S
       
      So the main difference between good and bad carbohydrates is that when carbohydrates are found in natural foods its much healthier compared to foods in that are unprocessed. Examples of this would be fruits, vegetables, and whole nuts and seeds etc. Bad carbohydrates are foods that are unprocessed foods, that have taken the nutrients and fiber have been removed. Example is McDonald's From this information, it has really opened my eyes that McDonald's is not healthy at all it has bad carbohydrates, which is really bad for me, because  I do not want to just throw off insulin productions, causing fluctuations in blood glucose levels. By reading this, it really does scare me, it has given me a heads up. 
  • Basic Differences One basic difference between the quality of carbohydrates is nutrition. The carbohydrates found in natural foods are healthier than those in processed foods. While carbohydrates are an essential part of good nutrition, getting too many carbohydrates from the wrong sources can increase your risk for diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers.
  • Good Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are what you want the most of in your diet. They provide the body with the fuel it needs for energy. Good carbohydrates are found in foods that have not been processed, but are eaten pretty much in their natural states. Fruits, leafy green vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds are all sources of healthy carbohydrates.
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  • Benefits of Carbohydrates Good carbohydrates are high fiber foods that help you feel full longer. These are carbohydrates that are chock full of vitamins and minerals that your body needs on a daily basis. Low glycemic carbohydrates break down slowly during digestion, releasing glucose into the bloodstream gradually, thereby helping to stabilize blood sugar levels. Carbohydrates that break down quickly have high glycemic indexes, causing blood sugar to rise quickly. Consuming a diet low in energy density means eating fewer refined carbohydrates and more unrefined carbohydrates that are high in nutrients. Including more good carbohydrates in your diet can help you lose excess body fat and feel more energized.
  • Bad Carbohydrates Bad carbohydrates are the refined, highly processed carbohydrates from which most of the nutrients and fiber have been removed. White flour and refined sugar contained in many processed foods are primary examples of bad carbohydrates. The body has trouble processing these foods, and therefore, they do not digest well. Simple starches and sugars throw off insulin production, causing fluctuations in blood glucose levels. Most foods that contain bad carbohydrates provide empty calories with little or no nutritional value. As a result, the body stores these extra calories in the cells as fat.
  • A healthy diet must include carbohydrates, which are broken down into glucose that the body's cells use as energy
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      There are good and bad carboydrates so it is important to avoid the bad ones. The carbohydrates which we find in processed foods are ofcourse unhealthy compared to those we find in natural foods. Bad carbs are high processed carbohydrates from which the good parts (fiber and nutrients) are removed. Example are white flour and refined sugar.
Anita B

Top 10 Foods Highest in Calories - 1 views

    • Anita B
       
      This website shows how even healthy foods have many calories but are way better to eat than foods that are high in calories. One main example is the difference between the amount of calories in nuts and seeds vs. junk food. For example, macadamia buts have 718 calories. Yet they are full of vitamns, minerals and healthy fibers and fats. On the other hand, junk food is very high in calories but are also very unhealthy. 
  • #2: Vegetable Oils (Soybean, Peanut, Palm, Olive)
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