Blog Post #8: TweetDeck = LOVE

     TweetDeck is a pretty amazing thing I must say. The hashtags I used to find my 2 articles were #FoodAdditives and #HFCS. Needless to say, they brought up a TON of information. Luckily I narrowed down the clutter and found two very interesting articles.

     Under #FoodAdditives, I read an article about the use of carrageenan, an ingredient derived from seaweed. It is in most everything we eat that is packaged, including some organic foods, low-fat dairy foods, and even soymilk. Its purpose is to create a better texture and to eliminate you having to shake or stir the product before consuming it; however, it’s shown to cause extreme inflammation, leading way to 100+ diseases, including cancer.

     Under #HFCS, I pulled up an article from extraordinaryhealth.com stating that in addition to High Fructose Corn Syrups role in obesity, diabetes, and fatty livers, it’s also shown to slow down your brain, putting a damper on your memory and hindering your abilities to learn new things.

Blog Post #7: What Should I Eat?

          I recently read an article on Discovery Fit & Health about what to eat before and after a workout. It was extremely informative. Everyone always thinks that exercising is what counts when, in reality, what you eat is just as important. Making sure your body has plenty of energy to burn while working out is so essential. It's essential that your body has fuel to burn or else you will feel hungry during your workout, as well as "weak and unmotivated." In general, your post workout meal should include something with moderate protein, high carbs, and low-fat. Also, be sure to drink lots of fluids.

            In regards to your post workout meal, carbohydrates are futile. Eating carbs an hour or two after a workout helps to enhance your energy for the next day. Protein is significant as well; it helps to rebuild any tissues that may have been damaged. Additionally, staying hydrated is always necessary.