It may sound gimmicky to you,
but juicing really can benefit
muscular fitness athletes – and
not just those who possess
smaller stature. Researchers
at Lund University in Sweden,
following a three-month study,
concluded that the thylakoids
in leafy spinach can accelerate
your weight loss efforts by 43
per cent. This conclusion was
based on consumption of the
spinach in juice form by subjects
early in the day. The research-
ers also found out that cravings
were curbed by a monumental
95 per cent. So why leave this
ultra-healthy nutrition strategy
on the table? If you’re a hulky
beast with a relatively high level
of calorie consumption each
day, you may in fact stand the
most to gain. So don’t hesitate
to use your blender for mixing
nutrient-dense greens in addi-
tion to making shakes!
33%
is the re-
duction in
your risk of
developing
Amyotrophic
Lateral Scle-
rosis (ALS)
if you regularly
consume omega-
3s commonly
found in the
Mediterranean
diet rich in fish,
nuts and oils,
according to the
Harvard School
of Public Health.
20 MUSCLE MEMORY
JUICING
THE OTHER
KIND.
2,000 & 4,000 IUS
A daily dose of vitamin D slows down the growth of fat cells. Although current guide-
lines suggest a daily intake from 400-600 IUs, research is clearly showing that this
is way too low. Vitamin D promotes normal cell growth throughout your body, maintaining
hormone balance and a healthy immune system.
GET CRACK'IN
When you consume eggs for breakfast – yes, the yolk as well as the albumen – you’re
really doing your fitness nutrition a good turn. While small in size, each egg contains a
total of six to seven grams of protein; if you have four or five eggs, you’ve made a delicious sub-
stitution for a full-blown protein shake. According to a study in the Journal of the American
College of Nutrition, consuming eggs early in your day significantly reduces the occurrence of
food cravings throughout the day. By providing long-lasting satiety, eggs are a fantastic weap-
on in your efforts to lose weight, or more specifically fat. Need more motivation? Remember
that it’s the same protein helping your cutting down that also builds your muscle.
| DECEMBER/JANUARY 2019