What Should I Know About Fat?

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Good news: Fats release energy slowly and help keep you feeling full and regulate blood sugar Some vitamins are only soluble in fat so they are needed for optimal health Needed to make cell membranes Contains antioxidants Boosts testosterone levels (one benefit of this is ...

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Diet Fundamentals

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I’ll start this page about diet basics with a recent story. From Singapore, I went with the basketball team that I coach (basketball is a hobby) to a semi-rural area in South East Asia to play some of their village teams. It’s a good experience ...

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Great Healthy Foods You Should Eat

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Best healthy foods: Water Simply outstanding. As a personal trainer in Singapore, I realize that our tropical climate makes our water requirements even higher than usual. Every other beverage is inferior so you really don’t need anything else. Even low levels of dehydration (1% of ...

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Should I Be Eating Carbohydrates?

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Good news: Fiber rich (fruits, vegetables, whole grains) carbs help to control appetite Fiber rich carbs also tend to have antioxidant properties Good nutrient to replenish muscles immediately after training Does not store as body-fat when eaten immediately after intense physical activity. Bad news: When ...

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Website Updated

May 3, 2010

After serving me well for more than a one year it is time for an upgrade of my website.

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