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Eating for Energy – Part 2

We continue this week with the second part of Eating for Energy. As you are training, the muscles need adequate nutrients to maintain the strength – and the body thrives on calories and fluids for energy. Without adequate protein intake the muscles will be broken down for protein use in the body. Most people get enough protein on a daily basis, but the body needs 1.0-1.2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight. The minimum protein requirement for women is 60 grams per day and 70 grams per day Read More...

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Published Aug 23 2007, 02:15 PM by IGNITE

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