Is it ok for women to take mens vitamins?

I forgot to take my vitamins at home today, a friend of mine has vitamins but they are for men. Is it ok for me to take mens vitamins just for one day or is it not a good idea?

Posted by T. James - Nutrition Expert on June 11th, 2010

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OMG Fat loss Diet

bit.ly A sample of the basic steps of the system. First, something you won't find in any other program are audio files that will help you change your attitude and habits about eating. This will give you amazing insights about eating habits and how to change them for the better. Then you can; Eat more and lose weight without the feeling of being deprived. Learn why you are mathematically guaranteed to lose weight by eating more of the right foods. Learn how to activate your Fat Burning Genes . Learn about certain foods that are diet busters and drasticly decrease your bodies ability to burn fat and lose weight. Learn the behaviors and habits of the "Biggest Fat Loss Losers" Learn the weight loss and fat burning exercises anyone can do easily. Not body builder stuff, just exercise that works. Learn to take control of the behaviors that can sabotage your weight loss and so many more useful ideas that work The bonus books you will receive; OMG Fat Loss Shopping Guide and Meal Plan OMG Fat Loss Restuarant Guide OMG Fat Loss Reciepes OMG Diet and Habit Journal OMG Fat Loss Newsletter All are designed to educate and aid you in your fat loss. All this and more….. Find out more at: bit.ly

Posted by T. James - Nutrition Expert on June 10th, 2010

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Nutrition 101

imageIn order to optimize your health a good diet is essential. But, with all the fad diets around it can be difficult to know what is ‘good’. Nutrition science to the rescue! Though some things are still controversial, numerous studies reinforce the following basic information.
 
A healthy diet requires not just items from the four basic food groups, but in the proper proportion. The average person will need about 2000-2500 calories (sometimes more for larger men, less for women and those looking for rapid weight loss). About 50% of those calories should come in the form of carbohydrates, with 30% from fats (yes, fat is good!) and 20% from protein.
 
Carbohydrates are the main source of compounds needed for energy. Simple sugars, such as glucose and fructose, are rapidly broken down in the intestine and absorbed. Some processing starts the minute they hit your tongue. Complex carbohydrates – starches, such as those found in potatoes – take longer, but are also healthy in moderation.
 
Fats are chemically similar to carbohydrates, and contain fatty acids essential to health. Proteins are lysed (split) to make amino acids, that are then recombined to form proteins used in muscles and other structures.
 
Meat is a valid and healthy source of protein for almost everyone. About 3 ounces per meal is about right for the average sized person. A cup of pasta is a good source of carbohydrates. Two cups of leafy green vegetables supply fiber, minerals and vitamins.
 
A balanced meal can be made up of a serving of meat or other protein source, starchy carbohydrates such as pasta, rice, corn or potatoes, and fruit. Easy on the butter or margarine, go light on cheese, sauces and anything high in sugar or fat.
 
Though you could get the basics from a variety of sources, when considering weight control in addition to getting the proper balance, it’s important to know which sources are high in what.
 
Fat contains nine calories per gram, which is double than other energy sources. Thus, you need to keep those foods high in fat down to modest levels. That also helps control cholesterol levels.
 
All sources of carbohydrates have four calories per gram. But healthy sources also contain needed minerals, vitamins and fiber. Some examples are fruits (apples, pears, peaches), nuts (walnuts are lower in fat than peanuts or cashews, for example) and grains (for fiber and minerals).
 
Why is candy bad, unless consumed in very modest portions? Because they are designed to be high in fat, high in sugar with much lower amounts of helpful nutrients. Neither fat nor sugar are harmful in moderation. Indeed, they’re essential to good health. But when consumed in a form that contains an excessive proportion, they provide enormous calories and fewer other nutrients.
 
A single Snickers candy bar, for example, contains 63g, with 53g of sugar, but only 2g of fiber. A cup of broccoli, by contrast, has only 6g total, of which 2.5g are fiber, 1.5g are sugars. A cup of sweet corn has 31g total, 21g are starch (complex carbohydrates), 3g of fiber.
 
Making a list of items you consume will show you the relative amounts of helpful nutrients – and how many calories each contains. Putting a little arithmetic into your diet plan will help you reduce the number you obsess over – your weight.
 
 
 
 

Posted by T. James - Nutrition Expert on June 9th, 2010

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Is it possible to make protein shakes without protein powder?

I’ve checked on a couple sites and I found that all recipes for protein shakes need protein powder. I’m wondering if its possible to make a protein shake without powder.

Thanks for the help

Posted by T. James - Nutrition Expert on June 7th, 2010

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vitamin ? ? ?

what has vitamin c in it and what are some of the main things that vitamin c does?

Posted by T. James - Nutrition Expert on June 4th, 2010

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The Fat Loss Fridge!

www.undergroundwellness.com Your refrigerator, freezer, and cabinets are a reflection of your health. You are literally what you eat. Take a look through my fridge and find out what I put into my body. Just about everything is organic. My meats are grass-fed. And my milk is raw. You'll notice that my fridge isn't overstuffed like most. I like to shop twice a week. Why? Because real foods go bad! Preservation is the opposite of digestion! Here are some of my favorites foods 1. Grass Fed Beef from www.grasslandbeef.com 2. Lamb 3. Free-range Poultry 4. Wild Fish 5. Raw Butter 6. Raw Milk 7. Raw Cheeses 8. Bell Peppers 9. Cilantro 10. Free-range Eggs 11. Coconut Oil for frying 12. Extra Virgin Olive Oil for salads 13. Organic Salads 14. Cod Liver Oil 15. Beer! 16. Simply Organic Spices 17. Ezekiel Sprouted Grain Tortillas What's in your fridge? Contact Sean at http for your FREE consultation. * Lose Belly Fat * Increase Your Energy * Have Better Sex * Balance Your Hormones * Get Healthy Personal Training available at the SDSU Aztec Rec Center arc.sdsu.edu Contact sean@undergroundwellnes.com

Posted by T. James - Nutrition Expert on June 4th, 2010

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Food That Provides Natural Vitamins

imageThere is a lot of debate as to what the greatest vitamin actually is. Each vitamin has its own essential functions that contribute to a person’s general health and well-being. It is impossible to actually state that one of these is the greatest vitamin. However there are a number of foods that provide the greatest vitamin quantities. The greatest vitamin sources vary for each vitamin. It is important to have a balanced diet to ensure that the required amounts of each vitamin are obtained. However, it may be useful to list the greatest vitamin sources for each vitamin to be used as a guide. * Greatest vitamin A sources are milk, eggs, butter, yellow fruits & vegetables, dark green fruits & vegetables, liver * Greatest vitamin B1 sources are brewer’s yeast, whole grains, blackstrap molasses, brown rice, organ meats, egg yolk * Greatest vitamin B2 sources are brewer’s yeast, whole grains, legumes, nuts, organ meats, blackstrap molasses * Greatest vitamin B3 sources are lean meats, poultry & fish, brewer’s yeast, peanuts, milk, rice bran, potatoes * Greatest vitamin B4 sources are egg yolks, organ meats, brewer’s yeast, wheat germ, soybeans, fish, legumes * Greatest vitamin B5 sources are organ meats, egg yolks, legumes, whole grains, wheat germ, salmon, brewer’s yeast * Greatest vitamin B6 sources are meats, whole grains, organ meats brewer’s yeast, blackstrap molasses, wheat germ * Greatest vitamin B7 sources are egg yolks, liver, unpolished rice, brewer’s yeast, sardines, legumes, whole grains * Greatest vitamin B8 sources are who1e grains, citrus fruits, molasses, meat, milk, nuts, vegetables, brewer’s yeast * Greatest vitamin B9 sources are dark-green leafy vegetables, organ meats, root vegetables, oysters, salmon, milk * Greatest vitamin B12 sources are organ meats, fish, pork, eggs, cheese, milk, lamb, bananas, kelp, peanuts * Greatest vitamin B13 sources are root vegetables, liquid whey * Greatest vitamin B15 sources are brewer’s yeast, rare steaks, brown rice, sunflower, pumpkin & sesame seeds * Greatest vitamin B17 sources are whole kernels of apricots, apples, cherries, peaches, plums * Greatest vitamin C sources are citrus, cabbage family, chilli peppers, berries, melons, asparagus, rose hips * Greatest vitamin D sources are salmon, sardines, herring, milk, egg yolk, organ meats, sprouted seeds, sunflower seeds * Greatest vitamin E sources are cold-pressed oils, eggs, wheat germ, organ meats, molasses, sweet potatoes, nuts * Greatest vitamin F sources are vegetable oils, butter, sunflower seeds * Greatest vitamin K sources are green leafy vegetables, egg yolks, safflower oil, blackstrap molasses, cauliflower * Greatest vitamin Q sources are pinto beans, legumes, soybeans * Greatest vitamin T sources are sesame seeds, raw seeds, butter, egg yolk * Greatest vitamin V sources are raw cabbage, sauerkraut, leafy vegetables

Posted by T. James - Nutrition Expert on June 3rd, 2010

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Whenever I decide to gorge on clif builder bars I seem to have a lot of potential for farting. Why?

What ingredient is primarily causing this to happen? Is it the 20g of protein per serving? What can I eat that will compliment my diet and reduce my potential for farting?

Posted by T. James - Nutrition Expert on June 2nd, 2010

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Losing weight?

How do I lose weight without having to take the B12 shot. Can I take B12 tabelets with fat burners, and iron pills.

Posted by T. James - Nutrition Expert on June 2nd, 2010

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Natural Skin Care – How To Make It Work For You Without Complicating It

imageThe problem with natural skin care is – most people make it too complicated. With complex skin treatments involving hard to find ingredients, most people just give up and go back to their chemical laden creams. Let’s find out now how can we make natural skin care easy to implement so that it doesn’t seem like a chore to you. To begin with, a few simple changes in your diet are needed. Now, I’m not asking you to give up on your favorite foods. That wouldn’t work for long. All I’m asking for is to include a little more of fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables in your daily diet. So the next time you crave a little snack, instead of eating a granola bar, just pick up an apple and see how fulfilling it is. You can even carry it along with you to work easily. Include a side dish of salad in your dinner and make it a regular part of your food. These simple changes will add up and will provide a multitude of vitamins, minerals and proteins that will not only keep your body healthy, but your skin too will be nourished and rejuvenated. Basic precautions like applying a sun screen and wearing a hat and sun glasses when going out, will go a long way in protecting your skin from the harsh elements and minimizing the damage to it. Using mild soaps and cleansers will ensure your skin doesn’t get dry and prone to damage. Once all this is in place, then you can think about using natural skin care products. The really good ones will contain some amazing ingredients that will make your skin fresh, young and resistant to damage. Ingredients like Phytessence Wakame. This Japanese sea kelp has been the beauty secret of the women there since centuries. It nourishes the skin with vitamin B complex and minerals like iron, calcium and potassium. It also protects the skin from the damage caused by the UV rays of the sun, which are responsible for the formation of age spots on the skin. Wakame is an effective protection against them. Cynergy TK™ is a natural extract that has been proven to stimulate the production of Collagen and Elastin in the body. This helps in keeping the skin tight, elastic and free from wrinkles. Babassu is a light, natural wax derived from the Babassu palm found in Brazil. It softens and soothes the skin and preserves the natural moisture inside. It works for both oily and dry complexions and moisturizes the skin effectively. Following simple precautions, having the right diet and using natural substances on your skin – that’s all there is to natural skin care. Start right away and visit my website to know where you can find these amazing ingredients.

Posted by T. James - Nutrition Expert on May 31st, 2010

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