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I’m doing a project for school. Me and my partner need to find facts about how bad energy drinks are bad for you. Every says that they’re bad but say that they taste so good it’s hard to stop drinking them! I know how they feel. I’m not addicted though. I only get an energy drink probably twice a month. I don’t do it regualrly, but I did drink a lot in the summer. So how bad is it? So I know how everyone else can see what bad stuff your doing to your body.

bad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ok I’m 13 and every Friday I go skating with my friends but everytime i’m there I have always have 2 monster energy drinks. On the back I’ve read it says not recommended for children. So what Are the effects of me having about 6 energy drinks a month?

Honestly I would refrain from energy drinks altogether, I know a lot of kids in my highschool that drink them. So far there isn’t any major research totally saying they’re bad for you, but it’s very likely.

The energy drink causes your system(including your heart) to race because of the rush of caffeine and other additives. I’m certain that in the near future we’ll start finding some major probalems with energy drinks, because we’re already finding some problems with the intake of too much caffeine in general, may it be coffee or soda or whatever, we’re getting too much of it and it’s not healthy.

Hey there I am just trying to figure out who is really drinking energy drinks. What type of person (age,sex,education etc) Thanks for the help!

38 yr old Hispanic male. Some college. Work for Dept. of Transportation. Drink both regular and sugar free energy drinks. All different brands and flavors. Look for XS.

I’m 13, and me and my friends are energy drink crazy , we just played our own version of beer pong, but with a bunch of different enrgy drinks, ive prolly had like five tonight. Is there anything devastating that can happen from this?

Electrolyte can induce lots of peeing and loss of water from the body. It will affect the kidney over a period of time and Wham Bam Thank You Mam you will be seven feet deep under the soil. FATAL if overconsumed. Read the back of the can for your recommended intake

Energy drinks such as Monster, Rockstar, and the big one Redline.

I did a search amd also looked om webmd.com
it said energy drinks can make you jumpy sometimes so I think it would work against the prozac but I don’t know. good luck. I could not find much about the 2 mixed together.

This is the technical meaning of “healthy fat.” Your body needs these fats to function properly, yet it doesn’t produce it on it’s own. Flax seed oils is the form in which the oil was extracted from the seed. Omega-3 fatty acids which contain the majority of flax seed health benefits are very susceptible to heat.

Flax seeds may come in different colors, but the colors don’t anything to do with the value of their nutrition. They are all equally beneficial to you.

One way to influence brain health through diet is to consume the right fats and oils.

Lignans and other flax seed components may also have antioxidant properties, which means they may reduce the activity of cell-damaging free radicals.

Are You Eating the Right Carbohydrates?

Whether you’re trying to lose weight or just want to eat healthier, you may be confused by the news you’re hearing about carbohydrates. With so much attention focused on protein diets, there’s been a consumer backlash against carbohydrates. As a result, many people misunderstand the role that carbohydrates play in a healthy diet.

Carbohydrates aren’t all good or all bad. Some kinds promote health while others, when eaten often and in large quantities, may increase the risk for diabetes and coronary heart disease.

What are carbohydrates?

Carbohydrates come from a wide array of foods – bread, fruit, vegetables, rice, beans, milk, popcorn, potatoes, cookies, spaghetti, corn, and cherry pie. They also come in a variety of forms. The most common and abundant ones are sugars, fibers, and starches. The basic building blocks of all carbohydrates are sugar molecules. The digestive system handles all carbohydrates in much the same way – it breaks them down (or tries to break them down) into single sugar molecules, since only these are small enough to absorb into the bloodstream. It also converts most digestible carbohydrates into glucose (also known as blood sugar), because cells are designed to use this as a universal energy source. This is why carbohydrates can make us feel energetic. Carbohydrates fuel our body. Your body stores glucose reserves in the muscles in the form of glycogen ready to be used when we exert ourselves.

Carbohydrates are the highest octane – the most desirable fuel source for your body’s energy requirements. If you don’t have an adequate source of carbohydrate your body may scavenge from dietary protein and fat to supply glucose. The problem is when you’ve depleted your stores of glycogen (stored glucose in muscle and lean tissue) your body turns to burning muscles or organs (lean muscle tissue) and dietary protein or fat to provide blood glucose to supply energy needs. When this happens, your basal metabolic rate drops because you have less lean muscle tissue burning calories and your body thinks its starving and cuts back on energy requirements.

So you should continue to eat carbohydrates discriminately selecting those which have the greatest health benefits.

Flaxseeds and their oil may also lower total blood cholesterol, as well as LDL (“bad”) cholesterol Human studies have shown that flaxseed can modestly reduce serum total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol concentrations, reduce postprandial glucose absorption, decrease some markers of inflammation, and raise serum levels of the omega-3 fatty acids, ALA and eicosapentaenoic acid.

Omega-3 fatty acids are long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (18-22 carbon atoms in chain length) with the first of many double bonds beginning with the third carbon atom (when counting from the methyl end of the fatty acid molecule). Read on for more details on flax seed benefits. Like most vegetable oils, flaxseed oil contains linoleic acid, an essential fatty acid needed for survival. But unlike most oils, it also contains significant amounts of another essential fatty acid, alpha linolenic acid (ALA). There are many benefits to adding flax seeds to your diet. Well for instance they can get rid of your constipation problem.

The carbohydrates you consume should come from carbohydrate-rich foods that are close to the form that occurs in nature. The closer the carbohydrate food is as Mother Nature intended, the greater the density of other vital nutrients. If you are looking for health-enhancing sources of carbohydrates you should choose from: Fruit: rich in fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, potassium and often vitamin E.

Vegetables: fiber, protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, often vitamin E, potassium and a wider variety of minerals than fruit. Whole grains and grain foods: rich in fiber, protein, and some B vitamins and are very rich in minerals.

Legumes: an excellent source of protein, fiber folate, potassium, iron and several minerals.

Dairy foods: protein, vitamin D, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, riboflavin, and vitamin B12. You can also source carbohydrates from processed foods such as soda pop or soft drinks, snacks such as cookies and chips, and alcohol. These generally are considered to be a poor food choice and should be consumed rarely. The carbohydrate source (sugar and flour) in these food choices has been highly refined processed. A diet rich in refined carbohydrates and processed foods has been associated with heart disease and onset of type 2 diabetes.

Why are these sources of carbohydrates to be avoided?

1. They are calorie dense and contribute a large number of calories in a small amount of food. For example a 7oz bag of potato chips or corn chips have approximately 1000 calories. Most women on a weight management program will be aiming for 1200 daily calorific intake. So, this is what we mean by calorie dense and nutritionally scarce.

2. They offer little appetite-holding power because they have no fiber or protein. As a result you end up searching for food again soon after your first serve.

3. They contribute nothing to your nutritional profile except calories. This means you have fewer calories left for foods that your body requires for good health.

Whenever possible, replace highly processed grains, cereals, and sugars with minimally processed whole-grain products and ensure you have at least five serves of fruit and vegetables daily.

Rather than cut out carbs completely for a very short-term gain (usually weight loss), there are greater long-term health benefits in learning how to distinguish good carbs over bad carbs and incorporating healthy carbohydrates into your weight loss program. Heart disease is by far the #1 killer in the U. S., although 1/3 of those deaths could be prevented if people exercised more and followed better diets, the American Heart Association said in an annual report.

Also discussed will be the affects of our western diet on omega-3 levels and the latest research on the cardiovascular, heart, and the other health benefits of omega-3 compounds. Flax seed oil is extracted from the seeds of the flax plant. Flax seed oil and flax seed contain substances that promote good health.

Flax Seed muffins pregents Cancer? Find Flax Seed Recipe today! Omega-3 for health! Randomized clinical trials have shown that omega-3 fatty acid supplements can reduce cardiovascular events (death, non-fatal heart attacks, non-fatal strokes). They can also slow the progression of atherosclerosis in coronary patients. You can eat whole flax seeds but you need to chew them good to break them up. Your stomach will not dissolve whole flax seeds and many of them will come out in your stools.

Hazel Leong
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/are-you-eating-the-right-carbohydrates-128837.html

I have family in New Zealand, a cousin that’s pretty enthusiastic about energy drinks. Lives in Invercargill on the South Island and I remember not too long ago he was so excited he got his hands on a Monster Energy drink. I wanted to send him a North American energy drink that isn’t sold there for Christmas, or at least sold where he lives. Any suggestions? Is Monster Energy still rare down there? Thanks!

I’m pretty sure we have Monster Energy, Ithink I’ve seen it round. Although I live in Auckland so they may be more rare down in Invercargill. Sorry, wasn’t much help.

So you’re strolling down the aisle in your local grocery store and this cute, athletic looking brunette with ice blue eyes passes you by. You get the old “eye lock” but no smile. Hmmm, of course you turn around to see the backside but she’s already out of sight. So you fast walk your way to the next aisle and spot her at the other end looking at something. So you walk up and pretend you’re looking for something around the same spot she is. You notice that she’s looking at all these “Protein Bars”. You think to yourself, “Why the hell do people eat that cardboard tasting crap!” Just then, she turns to you and says, “Looks like you don’t need any of these, I think your Snickers, Twix and 100 Grand bars will keep you busy”. Busted! Damn. You’re speechless, and hungry.

So why HAVE the protein bars become so popular? Sit down and grab a cup of Joe, cause you’re about to be introduced to the new and improved candy bar.

Protein bars started out as a bit of an accident with the Power Bar concept. At first they were just a bunch of carbohydrates for people who needed extra energy on the go. I know what you’re thinking…..who needs EXTRA calories? Yea, well, some folks who don’t spend their time behind a desk or computer all the time spend MORE calories than they can eat! So, for these guys, the Power Bar was invented. But nobody paid too much attention to what they tasted like….so they tasted like crap basically.

Fast forward a few years and you’ll find tons of different protein bars and drinks, energy bars and drinks on the shelves of everywhere from 7-11 to the grocery store. Now, a lot of these bars have serious problems with them. They either taste like complete crap, have WAY too many calories, or are basically a candy bar with a “protein” or “energy” label. So how do you figure out which ones are good?? And better yet, why the hell do you care?

First, you care because they are a fantastic source of protein that can be placed and kept ANYWHERE. The car, office, boat, back pocket….anywhere you can think of, you can keep one. The more places you can stash these, the less times you will be “OVER-STARVED” and the less likely you will be to devour an entire large pizza and a 64 ounce Dr. Pepper! So, if you are trying to stick to a healthy, regulated diet, these babies are fantastic. Secondly, protein satisfies our hunger much longer than carbohydrates (especially simple carbohydrates) do. So, the trick is to find a protein bar that you like to eat, along with a good composition of protein, carbohydrates and calories. A good rule of thumb is to get a bar that has 15-20 grams of protein for every 125-175 calories. That means, you’ll be getting about 40 grams of protein for a bit over 300 calorie. If you keep this ratio, you’ll be able to stick to your “5 small meals a day” program much easier.

So which ones taste good?? Well, so far, “Chef Jay” and company have been putting out some protein bars that aren’t half bad. I also love the “Detour” bars. A very popular protein bar right now is the “Promax Bar”. Of course taste is all relative to each person, but I can tell you that anything that says “Low Carb” on it, probably has “Sugar Alcohol” as an ingredient, and tastes like crap. Other than that, get out there and try some!

Al Parker, MD
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/protein-bars-112565.html

Ultimately, your ability to shed off unwanted weight will depend on two fators – your eating habits and the amount of energy you burn during the day (exercise).

In this article we try and identify super-foods and eating habits that can help you shed weight, quickly.

Calorie counting has gotten some bad press by some diet programs. In actual fact, it’s imporyant to keep an account of the amount of food you put into your body if you’re trying to lose weight so by all means, count the calories as you eat. It’s a good idea to have an idea of the calories that most food items have. If it is a packed thing then the label is sure to have the calories that the substance has.

Be sure to burn out those extra calories by the end of the week. If you feel that you have consumed more calories than you should have during the week, it happens you know, and then make sure that you work off those extra calories by the end of the week.

Stay away from fried things. Fried things are an absolute no-no. The more fried things that you avoid, the lesser weight you will gain. Fried things are called so because they are fried in oil or fat. And even if the external oil is drained away, there is still a lot of hidden oil in it so stay away from it.

Do not skip meals. The worst thing you can do while watching you diet is skip a meal. It has just the opposite effect of what you want. You need to have at least four regular meals every day.

Fresh vegetables are better than cooked or canned vegetables. Try to eat your vegetables raw. When you cook them, you are in fact taking away nearly half the vitamins in them. And canned vegetables too are processed and are not nearly half as good as fresh vegetables. When you buy your vegetables it would be a good thing to see if the label says that it is pesticide free.

Nothing more than an egg a day. Eggs are not such a bright idea. It would be best to reduce your intake of eggs to maybe three in a week. But for those of you die hard egg fans, you may have up to one egg a day but nothing more than that.

Make chocolates a luxury and not a routine. Chocolates are not or at least they should not be a part of your diet. So do not indulge too much in them. Even the bitter chocolates are not good for you because though the sugar is less there is still the cream in them.

Choose a variety of foods from all food groups every day. This is a fine way of keeping deficiency diseases at bay. Change the items included in your diet every day. This is an excellent way of keeping deficiency diseases at bay and it helps you to experiment with a variety of dishes and there by you do not get bored of your diet.

If you can say no to alcoholic beverages please do. Alcoholic beverages too are not good for you. Beer can be fattening and the rest of the alcoholic drinks may not be fattening by themselves but after a couple of swigs you will be in no position to watch your diet and your appetite too will be something to battle with.

Try to have breakfast within one hour of waking. It’s always best to have breakfast within an hour of waking so that your body can charge itself with the energy it needs for the day. The idea is not to wait for your self to get really hungry. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day but that does not mean that it should be the most filling meal of the day.

50 to 55% of your diet should be carbohydrates. It is a myth that you should try and avoid carbohydrates when you are on a diet. Rather the other way round I should say. Carbohydrates are a ready source of energy and so 50 to 55% of your diet should be carbohydrates. However, try and steer clear of refined carbohydrates such as white bread and crisps. Wholesome carbs such as grains are a far healthier option and tend to require more energy to break-down than refined carbs.

25 to 30% of your diet should be proteins. Various processes and activities are going on in our bodies. Things are broken down and being built up again. Resistance has to be built up, recovery from disease too is needed and for all this the body needs plenty of proteins so see to it that 25 to 30 % of your diet consists of proteins.

Fats should only be 15 to 20 %. You need only this much of fat in your diet so keep it at that.

Try and adopt a vegetarian diet. A vegetarian diet is undoubtedly better for those of us watching our diet. There are a lot of advantages of keeping to a vegetarian diet but I don’t want to sing an ode to vegetarianism now. What I would suggest is keep to a vegetarian diet as much as you can. Make a non- vegetarian diet a week end event or something if you find it impossible to give up eating all those animals.

Choose white meat rather than red. White meat, which includes fish and fowl, is miles better than red meat, which includes beef and pork for those trying to lose weight.

High Fiber multigrain breads are better than white breads. Remember how I told you to increase the fiber content in your food; well this is the answer to that. It is not only better in terms of the fiber content but also in terms of the protein content as well.

Reduce your intake of pork. Pork is not something that can help you to lose weight. So the lesser pork you eat the better chances you have of losing weight. And remember that pork includes the pork products as well, things like bacon, ham and sausages.

Limit your sugar intake. If you can’t have things unsweetened go for sugar substitutes. These things are just as sweetening but are certainly not fattening.

Graze 5 to 6 times a day. Instead of sticking to just three meals a day, try grazing. Grazing means try having 5 or 6 smaller meals instead of three king sized meals. It is an excellent way of having smaller quantities of food.

These potent eating tips (along with suitable exercise) will help you to maximise your ability to shed weight in the shortest possible space of time.

Frasier Smith
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/super-foods-that-kickstart-the-weight-loss-process-in-your-body-91060.html