NUTRITION Flashcards

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Fiber

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Helps lower cholesterol and digest food.
Helps control blood sugar levels.

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Fruit after workout

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Helps maintain muscle growth

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Chrononutrition

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How nutrient relates to your circadian rhythm (internal clock).

Research suggest the earlier you eat the more time you have in the day for your food to breakdown/burn, which can lead to weight loss.

If you eat bigger meals at night, you have a higher probability for weight gain since research shows people tend to eat unhealthier foods at night/dark.

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Circadian Rhythm

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Internal clock, that’s effected by light and darkness

Influences: sleep, body temperature, hormones and appetite.

Key is to identify your “Circadian Timing” and make healthy eating habits around that time.

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Protein

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Protein has Amino Acid Leucine (which is key for muscle gain).

Each meal should have 30 grams of Protein, key to cause Protein Synthesis

Protein huge for immunity and in the structure and function of enzymes and hormones.

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Veggies & Fruits

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Should eat every meal
Vital:
cognition, cardiovascular health, blood flow and immune support.

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Carbs

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help fuel your brain, kidneys, heart muscles, and central nervous system

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Processed Foods

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effects cholesterol levels, heart disease,
high blood pressure, diabetes

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9
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Insoluble Fiber

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found in foods such as wheat bran, vegetables, and whole grains.

Help food pass more quickly through the stomach and intestines.

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Soluble Fiber

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oats, peas, beans, apples, citrus fruits, carrots

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