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Saturday, March 21, 2015

Deadly Food Combinations that may Harm Your Body

There are two types of people, first those who care about what they eat and second those who dont. If you are not careful about your diet then you might lose a few years of your life suffering from some stomach problem. My view is that we earn to live a healthy and prosperous life, but we cant be healthy if we dont look at what we eat. Here we are listing a few deadly combinations of food that should be avoided to keep ourselves healthy. Most of us, even those who care about their food habits, are not aware of these deadly food combinations.

Food Combinations that may Harm Your Body

Bananas and Milk

According to Ayurveda this combination is heaviest and toxin-forming. It creates heaviness in the body. But still if you like it then make sure that banana is very ripe and add cardamom and nutmeg to make it digestible.

Yogurt with Fruit

Ayurveda don’t advise mixing any sour fruits with dairy products. It diminishes digestive fire, produce toxins and cause sinus congestion, cold, cough and allergies. If you like the taste of Yogurt with fruit then make sure that Yogurt is not cold. You can mix honey, cinnamon, and raisins.

Fruit after a Meal

A regular meal contain fat, protein, starch and other elements that need to stay in stomach to get digested. While most of the fruits contain sugar, which needs no digestion and it passes through stomach after very short period of time. If your eat fruits after meal then that sugar stays in the stomach for a longer period and get fermented.

Protein and Starch

Protein and starches need different enzymes and different levels of acidity to be digested. If we eat them together then our body make a choice to digest protein. Undigested starch undergoes fermentation and leads to poisonous end-products. Grilled Cheese Sandwich is one of the best examples of such combination.

Tomato and Starchy Carbs

Tomatoes are acidic and should not be mixed with starchy carbs such as pasta. Carbohydrates should not be mixed with acids. It takes a lot of energy from body to digest this combination which cause digestive problems and after-meal fatigue.

Beans and Cheese

It will lead to gas and bloating. None of them alone can do that, but this combination.

Some other deadly food combinations according to Ayurveda:

Buttermilk with Cucumber
Milk with a salty food
Fish with yogurt or milk
Fruit with milk
Milk with meat
Dont drink buttermilk during night
Always use uncooked honey. Cooked honey turns into sticky glue.

Cancer and Nutrition Healthy Foods Support the Body by Jillian McKee

Today we have a special treat, a guest post from Jillian McKee, a colleague of mine from the USA. Jillian has been working at the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance for 4 years and firmly believes in the importance of nutrition during cancer therapy. Enjoy!

For more on Jillian go to http://www.mesothelioma.com/blog/authors/jillian/bio.htm

"The following article informs us of the benefits of eating a healthy diet, during and after a diagnosis of any kind of cancer. Each different cancer has its limitations, but if one can keep a healthy body, they can have a better chance to overcome this awful disease." Jillian McKee

Cancer and Nutrition: Healthy Foods Support the Body

Eating a balanced diet is important for everyone. For those coping with cancer, a nutritious diet rich in proteins, healthy fats, and carbohydrates is especially important. It can help to support the body, mind, and spirit during the stress of diagnosis, treatment, and day-to-day life.

Although diet alone does not cure cancer, good nutrition may significantly help cancer patients. According to the American Cancer Society’s guidelines for nutrition during cancer treatments, those dealing with all kinds of cancer, from skin cancer to mesothelioma, should eat healthy to help feel better, tolerate treatment, and hasten recovery from surgeries and infections.

Cancer itself stresses the body and causes metabolic changes. Many lose their appetite and suffer drastic weight loss. Treatments can cause nausea and even affect the way food tastes. If the immune system is already weakened by poor nutrition, healing and recovery will be more difficult.

Protein is essential for cancer patients. It repairs body tissues and supports the immune system. Stresses placed on cancer patients increase the need for protein. Healthy proteins like lean meats, low-fat dairy products, lentils and soy build the body’s defenses and offset the weight loss and muscle weakness that may occur.

Good fats are also important for those with cancer. Natural sources of fat, such as olive oil, flaxseed and nut butters boost the immune system and keep the body flexible. Saturated fats derived from animals, such as meat and cheese, are also helpful in moderation. It’s necessary to avoid trans-fatty acids as these fats raise cholesterol levels and contribute to body inflammation.

Carbohydrates provide energy and help to boost mood. Healthy carbohydrates from whole grains, fruits, and vegetables supply essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber. These support the immune and digestive system that are often weakened during cancer treatments. Carbohydrates provide the needed fuel for physical activity as exercise is also important part of coping with cancer.

Fluids, especially water, are essential during cancer treatment. Because the body can lose fluids through vomiting and diarrhea, staying hydrated is an important part of keeping the system functioning. Staying hydrated also helps the brain stay alert and keeps blood vessels supple. A variety of fluids, including milk, tea, and juices, help keep the body hydrated and restore lost minerals and vitamins.

Supplements can aid in the intake of vitamins and minerals, but nutritionists and cancer experts warn that taking high doses of antioxidants such as vitamin C or E during treatments may be harmful and compromise the treatment. It’s important to discuss the need for supplements with a healthcare professional.

A healthy diet rich in nutrients from natural sources supports the immune system, boosts energy and elevates mood. Along with exercise, eating well is a powerful tool anyone can use to make cancer a little easier to handle.

Strongman Training is as Effective as Traditional Resistance Training in Improving Body Comp Muscular Function Performance Study Claims The Data Suggests Otherwise

This image of heavy sled pulls was taken during one of the strongmen training sessions in the study at hand - for the full protocol see Table 1 (Winwood. 2014)

Brad Schoenfelds recent study on the differential effects of 3x10 vs. 7x3 rep x set resistance training regimen (reread corresponding SuppVersity Article) took much of the wind óut of the sails of the proponents of classic hypertrophy training (3-4 sets of 8-12 reps) as the one and only training method for anyone thriving for maximal muscle gains.

An even more recent study by Paul Winwood et al. thats about to be published in the upcoming issue of the #1 journal for everything strength training, i.e. the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, does not just support the findings of Schoenfeld et al. it claims "that short term strongman training programs are as effective as traditional resistance training programs in improving aspects of body composition, muscular function and performance." (Winwood. 2014)

Maybe adding some HIIT training compensates the body fat gain with strongman training

Never Train To Burn Calories!

Tabata = 14.2kcal /min ≠ Fat Loss

30s Intervals + 2:1 Work/Rec.

Making HIIT a Hit Part I/II

Making HIIT a Hit Part II/II

HIIT Increases Post-Workout GH

Next to the fact that the two protocols in the study at hand were neither volume-matched nor based on the same exercises, there is yet another highly significant difference between the study at hand and the aforementioned powerlifting vs. classic resistance training study by Schoenfeld et al. the conclusion of the Winwood study is only "statistically correct". From a practical point of view, on the other hand, the body composition part of it is total bullshit.

If you take a look at the actual "body composition" data, even a blind man sees that the strongman protocol that consisted seven weeks /two obligatory training sessions per week) of the resistance training protocols outlined in Table 1 and two facultative, non-supervised and recorded sessions of prehabilition exercises, as well as two cardiovascular training sessions per week.

Table 1: Outline of the training protocols; * indicates that the exercise is performed explosively (Winwood. 2014)

The first thing you should realize after taking a look at the "traditional" protocol is that its traditional, but not the protocol you would traditionally use if your main goal was to build muscle. The number of repetitions is too low there is no individual training for the arms - both of which are characteristics most hypertrophy regimens share.

Published ahead of print warning: I am not 100% sure that the data in the tables of the full text are accurate. The changes in strength parameters, for example are all negative. The article, on the other hand, speaks of increases, which is why I simply removed the "-", when I plotted the graph in Figure 1, which is now in line with the results discussed in the text.

This alone wouldnt be that bad, if the conclusion that both training regimen had identical effects on the body composition of the subjects wasnt simply flawed.

Figure 1: Changes in body composition and strength (Winwood. 2014)

Ok, the differences may not be statistically significant, but if one regimen, i.e. the "traditional" training improves, while the strongman training compromises the body composition of young men, I would be very hesitant to state that "strongman training programs are as effective as traditional resistance training programs in improving aspects of body composition" (Winwood. 2014).

If the trend the researchers must obviously have overlooked (or ignored) continues, the guys in the "traditional group" will soon look like ripped mens fitness cover models, while the guys in the strongmen group will develop a pot belly. Not exactly what anyone could want. Even if you dont care about being jacked, looking at the effects on body fat, the "traditional" strength training protocol would also classify as the healthier training regimen.

Suggested read: "Want to Get Ripped & Strong? "Battling the Rope" Could be THE Exercise to Do! The "Battle" is More Demanding Than Squats, Lunges and Deadlifts - Only Burpees Come Close" | more

Bottom line: Although the study does not, as the researchers claim, provide evidence for the efficacy of strongmen training as body composition improvers, the two regimen are in fact equally effective in improving strength and performance variables.

If you are more into increases your 1RM squat and deadlift (ES = 0.66), change of direction (COD) turning ability and total COD time, horizontal jump, and sled push performance you should gravitate towards traditional training. If, on the other hand, you are looking to improve your 1RM bent over row, 5 m sprint performance and COD acceleration, strongmen training should be your first choice.

If we assume you actually do the facilitative cardio sessions (I assume the lazy study participants didnt because it wasnt controlled), you may even achieve the same improvements in body composition (-0.4% body fat) on the strongman regimen. Furthermore we should not forget: Abs are made in the kitchen, not in the gym (learn more) - without reliable data on the quantity & quality of the food the subjects consumed the changes in body composition are hard to ascribe (solely) to the different training regimen.

Reference:

Winwood, PW, et al. "Strongman versus traditional resistance training effects on muscular function and performance." Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (2014). Publish Ahead of Print. DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000000629

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