Antioxidants
Most of us have heard the term antioxidant but most of us do not really know what they are or what they do. The science can be quite complex here so let's keep it simple: An antioxidant prevents oxidation caused by free radicals in the body. There are a variety of antioxidants including vitamins A,C,E, selenium, resveratrol, anthocyanins and CoQ-10. A free radical is a particle that has lost a paired electron, making it unstable. Free radicals can be a result of normal metabolism, exercise, sunlight and cigarette smoke. Free radicals can damage the body by compromising the integrity of cell walls [...]
Ask-the-Coach: Sweeteners
ARE SWEETENERS REALLY BAD FOR ME? ----------------------------------------------------- For many years (decades actually) we have used sweeteners because they provide a sweet taste without the calories (and ultra-high-GI calories at that) of sugar. For many of us this has really helped with weight control and healthier living in general since it is really not that hard when compared to many other healthy-lifestyle changes we struggle with! In recent times people have become concerned that sweeteners are unhealthy, cause cancer, create headaches, cause diabetes, etc. The list of evil things attributed to sweeteners includes almost every illness known to us! I recently became [...]