Sugar Editorial Picks
Oct 20, 2009 -
It feels like the dreary weather and shorter days conspire to zap my energy. How about you? You can fight back in the moment and the long term with these five strategies.
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Oct 15, 2009 -
There's a ton of energy boosting stuff out there — drinks, bars, gels, and chews, to name a few. Now there's D-Mix, an energy elixir that tries to set itself apart by billing itself as the "world's first customizable energy elixir." D-Mix comes in coffee and mint flavors and is a concentrated liquid serum, which, according to the website, you can pump into just about anything.
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Mar 31, 2009 -
If your busy life is leaving you feeling depleted, I have these six ways to boost your energy. Make sure that you are getting adequate sleep — seven to eight hours a night. Then start this slideshow to learn more ways to stay energized.
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Oct 20, 2008 -
If you've been feeling extra tired lately, and skipping workouts due to your lethargy, then it's time to rethink your thinking.
Even though it seems a bit counterintuitive, exercise will not strip you of the little bit of energy you may have left in you. In fact, new research has found that sedentary people who seem to always be tired can increase their energy levels by 20 percent and decrease their fatigue by 65 percent just by engaging in regular, low intensity exercise.
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Apr 11, 2008 -
We all bandy about the term "well balanced meal" and the term seems to have many interpretations. One way to measure the balance of a meal is to be sure it contains carbs, protein and fats, creating a balance of macronutrients. These are the foods our bodies digest and turn into energy.
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Dec 21, 2007 -
This holiday season when we are feeling like there are just not enough hours in the day remember that, even though it seems backwards, energy creates energy when it comes to working out. Sometimes just taking that first step to get moving, when all you want to do is lie on the couch, is the hardest part. Once you get the momentum going, you may actually have the energy to enjoy what you've been working so hard to prepare for.
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Jul 27, 2007 -
Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. Here are 5 reasons why:
People who eat breakfast consume more vitamins and minerals over the course of a day, and they eat less fat and cholesterol as well. The reason for this remains unclear, but one study claims that the frequency of daily eating is associated with consuming more favorable nutrients and fewer less favorable nutrients, such as dietary cholesterol.
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May 31, 2007 -
New gear from Adidas is cool enough that I think even geeksugar will be impressed.
The new Powerweb workout gear features a compression design that actually focuses your muscles for greater explosive power and long-term stamina. How so?
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Apr 19, 2007 -
Time and time again I overhear someone saying: I used to workout but ever since I stopped, my muscles just turned into fat. Does this happen? Let's set the record straight...
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Apr 09, 2007 -
First off, it's good to know that our bodies require 6 nutrients:
Carbohydrates
Fats
Protein
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
Carbs, fat, and protein are known as macronutrients because we need to eat them in larger quantities (grams per day). Our bodies metabolize them and turn them into energy.
Vitamins and Minerals are considered micronutrients because we need them in smaller quantities (milligrams per day).
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