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Fitness
by Liza Muravyeva MS RD. How? I am not talking about any crazy new detox or latest diet. For many it can even be free. How do you achieve this mental state of bliss? It’s called a workout! Sitting at your desk all day hunched over in front of your computer is obviously not ideal for anyone’s mental or physical status. To break up your day, take a 20 minute break and exert some of that pent up energy by [...]
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Fitness
By Trainer Jo. I love training my women, but I so dislike their mindset when it comes to setting any goals and trying to achieve them. It seems if they can’t dive in head first with every drop of dedication, then there is no point. Why do we women feel if we can’t be perfect, why be at all? I call this the “all-or-nothing principle.” It’s just mindset of give 100% or nothing at all, no matter how much you [...]
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Products
Solixir® is a line of all natural enhanced waters developed with a Registered Dietician and Master Herbalist. Made with just water, fruit juice, and herbs, Solixir is available in Restore, Relax, and Awaken varieties to help you get through your day. No added sugar, no added sweeteners, and under 60 calories per can. Solixir was launched in 2009 out of Chicago. Solixir is available at Whole Foods Markets, The Vitamin Shoppe, Amazon.com, or through their website at www.solixir.com. Follow Solixir [...]
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Interviews
SNI: How much creatine is absorbed when you consume let’s say about 5 grams of it? Darryn: There is an upper limit of muscle creatine content which can be accomplished by taking 3 grams/day of creatine for 30 days. However, after two days of loading (20 grams/day), maximal muscle creatine content occurs, and amounts at this dose beyond this time are unnecessary. Ingesting low doses (1 – 10 grams) of creatine will reach maximum concentration in the blood within 2 [...]
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Fitness
By Michelle Adams M.P.H., CISSN, CSCS, IFBB Pro. Ultra- endurance events are defined as any event longer than a marathon (26.2 miles or 42.16km). These events are a challenge to every aspect of the human body. Preparation for such an event is undoubtedly a demanding process. Months of training logging hundreds of miles in preparation for one 30 or 50 mile race will simply NOT happen, or at least not SUCCESSFULLY happen, without a carefully laid out nutrition and supplementation [...]
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Book Reviews Interviews
SNI: Describe the philosophy of ‘Calton Nutrition’ and how it is different than other nutritional plans. The Caltons: At Calton Nutrition, our philosophy is based on our unique global perspective. Our 6-year expedition to over 100 countries on all 7 continents has allowed us to study first hand what we believe to be the most widespread and dangerous health condition of the 21st century—Micronutrient Deficiency. While most other nutritional plans focus on the macronutrient content of the diet, Calton Nutrition [...]
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Products
D-Flame Now Brands nowretailer.com Expert: Neil Levin, CCN, DANLA, Nutrition Educator, Formulator for Now Foods What is it A synergystic blend of herbs that control the inflammatory process including the COX-2 and COX-5 -LOX inflammatory pathways. It helps to relieve occasional minor pain resulting from over-exertion or stress. It’s a combination of herbs and enzymes and contains a lot of holy basil, which is a mood elevator. How it works Holy basil is used to control cortisol, blood sugar and [...]
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Products
Tired of eating those sugar filled candy bars masquerading as protein or meal replacement bars? That’s why VPX invented the best bar on the planet, the BANG bar. The BANG bar contains healthy fats, the highest quality anabolic proteins, and 5 grams of creatine for promoting radical gains in strength, lean body mass, and muscle fiber hypertrophy. With the BANG bar, you can maintain normal blood sugar and insulin levels while delivering the nutrients your body needs for optimal growth, [...]
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ISSN News
Hobnob with the rich and famous! Okay. Maybe not so rich, and not so famous. But surely smart, and open for a fun-filled and educational time at the beach. Our star-studded cast of speakers include: Arny Ferrando PhD, Jim Stoppani PhD, Jeff Stout PhD FISSN, Jacob Wilson PhD, Ashleigh Gass CISSN, Richard Bloomer PhD, Kristi Lee Wilson, Steven Fleck PhD FISSN, Tim Ziegenfuss PhD FISSN, Lisa Dorfman MS RD, Paul Cribb PhD, Charlene Cribb, Mona Rosene, Stephen Schmitz MD, Hector Lopez [...]
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Interviews
SNI: In your book, the EZ Whey, what makes your eating clean plan/recipes different than other ‘diets’ out there? EZ: My book, The EZ Whey Cookbook, is completely unique and different than anything else that is out there! What sets The EZ Whey apart, is the fact that whey protein powder is actually used as a staple ingredient in many of the recipes. In my book, I created recipes for people to enjoy their favorite foods that they feel they [...]
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