Airborne is a fraud. The box clearly states, GNG Pharmaceutical Services Inc “that said it tested 120 people and 47% showed little or no cold flu symptoms, versus 23% of a placebo.” Nope. GNG was just two guys, with no clinic, scientists or doctors.ABC news reported it.
I use Oscillococcinum
Athletes, professional ones, are shunning Gatorade for Pedialyte. The product has less sugar and twice the sodium of regular Gatorade. The important thing, when it comes to sports drinks, are your kidneys. Here’s a list of 6 things, according to squidoo that you should look for in a sports drink.
1. All six electrolytes (minerals) - Calcium, Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Chloride. When you sweat, you lose all 6 of these. Then why do most sports drinks not have all six to replace what you lost?
2. A Sodium / Potassium ratio of approx 2.2 to 1 - this has to do with the Sodium - Potassium pump and the ability of fluids to be absorbed.
3. At least 100 mg of sodium. Your body cannot absorb fluids effectively without this!
4. At least 20 - 25 grams of carbs - but a mixture of 3 types - fast burning - like glucose so you get immediate energy - a medium burning carb like fructose - and a slow burning carb like maltodextrin so you have long term energy and prevent serious blood sugar fluctuation.
5. Should not have artificial colors or flavors - they do not improve performance and can be harmful if used consistently over a period of years.
6. Should not have any “natural” herbs or performance enhancers.
Everyone seems to be looking for a shortcut to get thin fast. The latest craze, the lemonade diet, now popularized by Beyonce, after her appearance on the Oprah Winfrey Show does have some appeal. Here’s the recipe for the Master Cleanse Diet:
This diet is short-term, yet while you are following the diet for 10 to 40 days, this will be your only source of energy and nutrients. In addition, each morning, you drink a salt-water flush, and each evening you drink a laxative tea. The only other beverages allowed on the Lemonade Diet are pure (non-fluoridated) water and peppermint tea. You obviously can only do this diet when you are not in training for triathlon.
The goal, obviously, is simple: to clean out the toxins. Master Cleanse Diet has been successful for many people, not only helping them to loose weight, but to eliminate depression, regulate insulin levels, and regulate blood pressure. To learn more about the diet, click here.
Buying power bars is easy. But finding healthy power bars is another thing. Most are full of junk ingredients, and high levels of sodium. Why? Sodium helps preserve the bar, and adds flavor.
But, I need fuel, nutritious fuel to carry me through my long rides, runs and race days. Your best bet is to clear an evening and make your own. Here is a protein bar recipe from a trusted source, Alton Brown.
I learned through the grapevine that PBN is spreading the word about Scholastic’s newly re-launched Parents’ site for kids in school. PBN wants us to spread the word about what our kids are learning in school. I’ll answer this question from a fitness standpoint, and what I’ve observed about my boys at school.
Despite all the battles going on in the school cafeteria over what constitutes junk food, and whether ketchup is a vegetable, my kids seem to know quite a bit about nutrition. They’re learning in their classrooms how to read package labels, and they question me. They want to know if the label says it derives 70 percent of its calories from fat, if that’s good or bad? Is 150 mg of sodium is good? They still eat the junk, but at least they’re thinking.
They’re looking at labels, and they’re thinking. As parents, we need to keep up with what kids learn at school, by staying informed ourselves, about nutrition, and especially foods that can give quick energy.
Despite all of our emphasis on nutrition, diabetes and obesity is still on the rise. Junk food is still too easily available. And the chances of helping your kids stay slim is very much dependent on their friends. Organized sports are great place to start, but there are still chances for injury. We have four organized sport schedules going on this fall. Two in football, and two in soccer. During the game, some of the coaches are asking for parents to bring oranges cut into 8ths, for the players to snack on during the game. After each game, one parent is in charge of bringing snack. As in, chips and juice boxes. But who wants to be the grouch, and bring healthy snacks at the end of the game?
I visited the new Scholastic site, and I am impressed with the emphasis on motivation and building areas of communication between parent and child. You can read an article here from the Scholastic’s Parent Site, on the lunch box overhaul. So, what are your kids learning in school?
