Good carbohydrates

By Matt | Feb 19, 2008

The primary sources of our body’s energy are carbohydrates, consisting of fibers and sugars.  This is food like bread, pasta, rice, and cereal.  Carbohydrates should represent about 40% of your daily calorie intake, 30% for proteins, and the other 30% remaining coming from fats that are “good” like omega-3 and flaxeed oils.
Unfortunately, most people enter […]

Essential amino acid: methionine

By Matt | Feb 6, 2008

Methionine is one of the powerful essential amino acids that your body requires to function. It’s a powerful anti-oxidant and is a good source of sulfur. This is important to our bodies as it prevents disorders that can occur in the hair, skin and nails.
Methionine also assists in the breakdown of fats and […]

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