By PL Chang on Monday, June 2, 2008Filed Under: Energy Health & Tips
Bread has two main types which are white and wheat, knowing the difference between the two is critical for increasing your energy health. White bread and wheat bread belong to the same family but are actually very different when it comes to their nutritional properties.
By PL Chang on Saturday, December 22, 2007Filed Under: Energy Food
Most pastas are high in complex carbohydrates which takes longer to digest giving you endurance energy instead of quick energy. This is why pasta is popular among runners, bikers and professional athletes.
By PL Chang on Monday, December 3, 2007Filed Under: Energy Health & Tips
Energy is important for everything that we do because our bodies can’t survive without it. In order to fine tune that energy to burn for maximum efficiency we need to pay attention to what we eat and do during the day.
By PL Chang on Tuesday, November 27, 2007Filed Under: Energy Health & Tips
To sustain a high level of energy through out your life you need to nourish your body with organic foods, such as fresh fruits, whole grains, raw vegetables, and drink plenty of fresh water. Below are five of the most important energy food components.
By PL Chang on Wednesday, November 7, 2007Filed Under: Energy Health & Tips
Carbohydrate diets are popular these days because people want to stay slim, healthy and have enough energy to propel them through out their busy days. Knowing the right carbs to eat is very beneficial because eating the wrong carbs can rob your body of energy and even cause weight gain.
By PL Chang on Saturday, November 3, 2007Filed Under: Energy Food
Corn is a great source of energy for the body because it is high in nutrients such as vitamin B1 and vitamin B5. B-vitamins are known as the energy vitamins because these vitamins help metabolize carbohydrates
By PL Chang on Monday, October 29, 2007Filed Under: Energy Food
Quick Quaker Oats is a hot cereal made of 100% natural rolled oats and can be prepared in a few minutes. Spending an extra few minutes to refuel your body with high complex carbohydrates can be a difference between having a good or bad day.
By PL Chang on Thursday, October 25, 2007Filed Under: Energy Health & Tips
Eat 3 meals a day (every 4 to 5 hours) will consistently provide fuel for your body. If you are diagnosed with hypoglycemia (a condition which the glucose level is abnormally low in your blood) you may need to eat more (every 2-3 hours).
By PL Chang on Monday, October 22, 2007Filed Under: Energy Food
Potato is a nutritious vegetable that is packed with carbohydrates, dietary fiber, potassium, vitamin C and is great for energy because it contains high level of complex carbs. A 5 ounce potato has about half the protein of an egg and
By PL Chang on Thursday, October 18, 2007Filed Under: Energy Food
Bananas is a very popular healthy snack for exercisers and athletes because it is packed full of carbohydrates and contains three natural sugars - glucose, sucrose, and fructose to increase energy quickly.