Food is what we eat to give us energy and nutrition.
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5000mg Taurine bad?
I just got my new Whey/Caseine/Egg protein supplement which also contains 5000 mg Taurine per 100gram.
I am planning to take this supplement on a daily basis (as breakfast with some milk and cereals)
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Foods with optimal amino acid profile? [closed]
The Wikipedia article for complete protein has the following table that lists the optimal profile of the essential amino acids:
Essential Amino Acid | mg/g of Protein
Tryptophan | 7
Threonine | 27
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Quinoa: red or white, which is healthier? [closed]
What is the healthier quinoa (assuming they are different)?
What are the various health benefits of each?
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How long should you avoid eating before running a 5K?
If the race is early in the morning, is it unwise to skip breakfast beforehand? How long should you avoid eating before running a 5K?
I normally finish in twenty-one minutes, and the race is at ...
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Fruit juice or water? [closed]
Can water be replaced with fruit juice? So instead of drinking a certain amount of water daily, would it be better to get your H2O from fruit juices?
Edit 1:
How about veggi juice?
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The Honey Diet - Why doesn't it work? [closed]
A while back I stumbled upon the honey diet. According to the "inventor" you should take 1-2 tablespoons of honey before going to sleep. It's supposed to help reduce stress hormones, increase ...
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Where to find nutrition information for general foods?
Counting calories is one thing, but trying to keep track of things like fat, protein, fiber, and carbohydrates are just as important in a good overall exercise plan. It's not that hard to find ...
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How long should I wait with eating after an exercise?
I hear sometimes that after running you should wait with eating for 30 or 40 minutes (may be the metabolism is still in fat burning mode?).
What is the reason for this advice? How long exactly should ...
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Keeping my metabolism high
I am looking for some diatary ways to keep my metabolism high, especially between meals.
What kinds of foods or supliments can help keep your body processing long after you've consumed them?
Ideally ...
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At what point do I start to burn muscle on a calorie deficit diet?
If I'm on a calorie deficit and trying to burn fat, at what point do I start burning muscle instead of fat? How can I be sure that I'm eating enough to minimize muscle loss, but remain on a calorie ...
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What should I eat before team exercise to maintain energy?
Sometimes when I play football (soccer) I get incredibly light headed similar to when I'm really hungry.
What is the best type of food I should eat before playing a team exercise, preferably ...
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Is it true that you can eat anything you want within 15 minutes of working out without putting on weight?
A friend of mine told me that you can pretty much eat whatever you want within about 15 minutes of a big exercise session without putting on weight. I can't really understand the science behind this. ...
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Is there any way or need to empty your bowels before excercise?
I try to not take large meals for at least 12 hours before starting, yet abdominal exercises still can make me feel unwell and go to bathroom.
Is it normal? Or should I reconsider my diet? Does ...
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Breakfast before or after jogging?
Provided that I'm not hungry, should I eat breakfast before or after a 30-minutes morning jog?
Update: There are many answers detailing opinions -- thanks! If someone could supply evidence supporting ...
