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When Do You NEED ELECTROLYTES? Here’s the Answer (and My Reco!)

maud — Mon, 10 Sep 2018 23:46:55 +0000

You’ve undoubtedly heard that you need to replenish your electrolytes, especially after a workout. But what are electrolytes, why do we need them and what’s the best way to maintain them in our body?

What are Electrolytes?

There are tons of electrolytes out there, but in our bodies they are basically calcium, sodium, potassium, magnesium chloride, hydrogen phosphate (a mineral) and hydrogen carbonate (a salt).

Why do we need Electrolytes?

Electrolytes are vital for survival. Not only could we not function if we didn’t have them, if we dilute them too much, it can lead to death by “water poisoning.” They regulate our nerve and muscle function, our hydration, the pH of our blood, rebuilding damaged tissue, and determining blood pressure. One example of their job would be in order for a muscle to contract-from your heart to the tiniest toe muscle- it needs the electrolytes calcium, sodium, and potassium.
Too little and muscles become weak, too much and they over contract.

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Tips for Choosing the Best MILK: Soy, Almond, Dairy, or ??

maud — Sat, 25 Aug 2018 22:03:55 +0000

With lots of healthy milk alternatives to choose from, which one should you buy? Dairy milk? Soymilk? Almond milk? Or one of the others?

Here is a synopsis of 5 popular milk choices prepared by Lisa Lillien:

1. Dairy Milk

Fat-free — a.k.a. skim — milk is great if you’re watching your calories, and especially if you’re watching your fat intake. The taste is mild, and it’s extremely versatile. Plus, it has a solid amount of calcium and an impressive protein count.

Conclusion: relatively high in calories, and some people are allergic to dairy products (lactose intolerant).

2. Soymilk

Made from ground soybeans mixed with water … packs just as much calcium as regular milk, although not quite as much protein. As far as texture goes, it’s pretty creamy — definitely richer than skim milk.

Choose vanilla varieties for added flavor, “light” options for lower calories, unsweetened types for less sugar (but higher calories).

3. Almond milk

Super low in calories and high in deliciousness, unsweetened vanilla almond milk is my favorite milk swap. It has a slightly nutty flavor, but overall it’s pretty mild. Almond milk is a great choice for anyone who’s sensitive to both dairy and soy. And like soymilk, it’s creamier than fat-free dairy milk.

Relatively low in calcium and protein unless these nutrients have been added.

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Make a Super CHIA DRINK (Video)

maud — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 00:56:55 +0000

Did you know that chia seeds have more omega 3’s than salmon, more potassium than bananas, more calcium than milk, and are loaded with antioxidants? Also, they have a long shelf life.

Chia seeds have natural sugars, so they’re great ingredients for snacks and drinks that keep you from getting hungry. Here is the recipe for a delicious, easy-to-make and nutrient-packed chia drink that’s loaded with healthy fat and protein in addition to all of the chia nutrients.

All you need is:

1 cup of the juice of your choice

1 cup water

3 TB chia seeds

In this short video, Genevieve tells you more and demonstrates the following steps to make a yummy chia seed drink:

Warm your water, put in a cup and add your 3 TB of chia seeds. Stir well till the chia seeds are evenly dispersed and start to swell. Cover and put cup in the refrigerator. Let sit overnight.

The next day, get your cup out of the fridge. Your chia seeds should be blown up in size and totally gelatinous. Your “water” should now be a thick gel.

Mix 1 cup of your chia seed gel with 1 cup of the juice of your choice and mix well. This recipe serves 2.

Enjoy!

Note that you can soak in (warm) fruit juice instead of water if you wish. Warm juice or water is needed to help hydrate the coating on the seeds so they don’t clump. Stir well to avoid clumping!

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Source: Genevieve

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