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Sunday, December 28, 2014

Protein in goji berries.


http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20718479,00.html

http://greatist.com/health/superfood-goji-berries

Perhaps the most super thing about goji berries is that eating them covered in chocolate is encouraged. Besides that, they have a high concentration of protein (about one gram of protein per tablespoon), contain essential amino acids, are crazy-high in vitamin A (36 percent of the daily recommended value per tablespoon), and a tablespoon has only 18 calories, making them a great snack option.

One study found that after consuming the berries in juice form for 14 days, subjects reported increased energy levels and improved athletic performance, quality of sleep, focus, digestive regularity, and mental sharpness — not to mention reduced stress and fatigue.  


Some studies have also pointed to goji berries’ potential for cancer prevention. In two different studies, goji berries’ polysaccharides (a type of carbohydrate) were shown to inhibit the growth of both prostate cancer and colon cancer cells  .
To round out the list of superpowers, gojis also contain melatonin, which has been shown to help control weight gain, reduce triglycerides, increase “good” (HDL) cholesterol and decrease “bad” (LDL) cholesterol . Since melatonin is also the hormone in charge of regulating the body’s time cues, goji berries and other foods rich in melatonin could also help improve sleep. 

Smoothies 
http://www.sparkpeople.com/blog/blog.asp?post=10_super_berry_smoothie_recipes



http://dailyburn.com/life/recipes/protein-smoothie-recipes/

 Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein SmoothiePeanut butter and chocolate—a match made in milkshake heaven! This cold and creamy treat is packed with vitamin E, niacin, folate, protein and manganese. Blend one up and you’ll have over half the protein you’ll need for the day.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Shake Recipe

Serves 
Total time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

2 scoops DailyBurn Fuel-6 in chocolate
1 cup unsweetened almond milk, soy milk or skim milk
1 banana
2 tablespoons peanut butter



Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Novak Djokovic’s Diet includes Manuka Honey from New Zealand.


http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/tennis-busted-racquet/novak-djokovic-diet-lesson-strict-commitment-being-best-171756387.html

Want to roll like the world's top men's tennis player? Start by drinking loads of warm water all day long, as well as shakes made with pea protein concentrate. Avoid dairy and stay away from alcohol during tournaments. Eat lots of avocados, cashew butter and very little sugar. Banish caffeine, other than the occasional energy gel bar before matches. Be sure to get seven to eight hours of sleep a night, meditate, do plenty of yoga and tai chi, take melatonin supplements, hook yourself up to a biofeedback machine that measures your stress level and, when you have a free moment or two, keep a diary. Feel free to unwind with a cup of warm licorice tea.

Okay, so no coffee, no beer, no dairy and eat a lot of manuka honey from New Zealand? Even A.J. Jacobs thinks this diet is strange.