Vitamin B6
What’s popular these days is the low- or zero-carb diet. While this is effective for weight loss, over a period of time, there are health concerns.
The body will increase its need for B6 if one’s diet is high in protein. B6 is needed for the production of antibodies and red blood cells. Natural food sources include brewer’s yeast, wheat flour, liver, fish, soybeans, cabbage, egg, peanuts, oats and walnut.
B6 is also needed to prevent kidney stone formation, nervous and skin disorders, and helps assimilate fats and protein. Carbohydrates are important for the prevention of ketosis, an acid condition of the blood wherein your own body fat is used as energy, which is what happens in a high-protein, zero-carb diet.
Weight lifting
What’s popular these days is the low- or zero-carb diet. While this is effective for weight loss, over a period of time, there are health concerns.
The body will increase its need for B6 if one’s diet is high in protein. B6 is needed for the production of antibodies and red blood cells. Natural food sources include brewer’s yeast, wheat flour, liver, fish, soybeans, cabbage, egg, peanuts, oats and walnut.
B6 is also needed to prevent kidney stone formation, nervous and skin disorders, and helps assimilate fats and protein. Carbohydrates are important for the prevention of ketosis, an acid condition of the blood wherein your own body fat is used as energy, which is what happens in a high-protein, zero-carb diet.
Weight lifting
Exercise stimulates the release of growth hormones (G.H.), but not just any kind of exercise. Weight lifting, where there is muscular peak output (even if this is sustained briefly), promotes a significant release of G.H. Other forms of exercise, even if sustained, release negligible amounts only.
Remember: Exercise promotes sweat because amino acids are lost through perspiration. Take amino acid supplements in order to stimulate growth hormones. Start with a moderate weight training program and move your way up to a more intense workout.
Ice cravings
Constant craving for ice might indicate iron deficiency. Add more iron to your diet (liver, red meat, oysters, asparagus, oatmeal). Also, take 30-100 mg of iron daily.
Energy drink
In a blender, mix one cup of chopped pineapples and one cup of chopped oranges. Add two sprigs of mint and five ice cubes. Refresh yourself. –Cory Quirino
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