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The Nutritionist Review

The Nutritionist: Food, Nutrition & Optimal Health

2nd edition - February 2009!

The Nutritionist provides an overview of the basic concepts involved in nourishing the human body in an organized and progressive first-person question-and-answer format. Its eminently readable style and easy-to-understand graphics will enhance your comprehension of applied nutrition topics such as energy nutrients, vitamins, and minerals as well as energy metabolism and body composition, exercise, heart disease, and cancers.

Healthcare professionals, personal trainers, nutritionists, and lay readers will all find valuable, easily understood information in The Nutritionist. The book lays the foundation with a review of the basic concepts of body composition and related scientific concepts, which are invaluable in understanding the nutrition information that follows. It examines molecules, chemical reactions, energy, acids and bases (pH), free radicals and oxidation, and water solubility. With this foundation, concepts such as lipoproteins (LDL, HDL, blood cholesterol), antioxidants, energy, metabolism, body composition, exercise, heart disease, and cancer are easily understandable.

This unique book's first-person, question-and-answer style brings you quick access to current information about nutrition and:

Carbohydrates
Protein
Fats
Water/Hydration

Vitamins
Minerals
Herbs
Functional Foods

Body Basics
Exercise and Fitness
Sport Supplements
Physical Training

Obesity
Heart Disease
Cancer
Diabetes
Osteoporosis

The Nutritionist provides straightforward answers to basic questions about the body and how to nourish it. Use it to make better choices for your clients and to help them reach the performance and health goals they set.

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Vitargo S2


What is it?	VitargoS2 is sugar-free, patented molecular carbohydrate from GENR8, a global sport nutrition company. Vitargo S2 is the super-soluble form of a sport performance carbohydrate that is fast becoming a major fueling and refueling option for before, during and after intense training or competition.
Who is it for?	Vitargo S2 is for people who take their sport training and performance seriously. Specific benefits to different types of athletes include: Bodybuilder/Physique Athlete: Superfast muscle fuel for breakthrough workouts Superfast and potent post-workout insulin spiker for anti-catabolic action and pro-anabolic support Sport and Endurance Athletes: Super fast fueling before and during training or competition for optimal performance Accelerated glycogen recovery post training and competition for superior workouts the same or next day
Where does the name come from?	Vitargo is manufactured in Sweden via a patented process. The manufacture is SweCarb (www.vitargo.com).
What’s so Special about it?	Vitargo is university-research proven to empty from the stomach more than 2X faster than carbohydrates (e.g. maltodextrin, sugars) found in most other sport fuel and recovery drinks and powders. This reduces bloating and allows carbohydrate fuel to be digested and absorbed faster. Carbohydrate fuel is the critical factor that determines how hard an athlete can train or compete and for how long! VitargoS2 provides what GENR8 claims to be the Fastest Muscle Fuel for breakthrough training sessions or competition and superior recovery for serious weight trainers and bodybuilders, sport athletes (e.g. soccer, football, surfers) and endurance athletes (e.g. runners, cyclists, multi-sport) TheNutritionDr really likes that all GENR8 products are backed by substantial university research evidence (see Blog: Over the Top Sport Nutrition Claims). Also, athletes/Fitness enthusiasts can be confident that Vitargo S2 is free of banned/doping substances (see Banned Substances Control Group (www.BSCG.org). More information about GENR8 and Vitargo S2 at www.genr8speed.com. Vitargo research can be downloaded at www.genr8speed.com/press
Where can I get it?	Vitargo S2 is available at GNC and on www.genr8speed.com

JavaFit


What is it?	JavaFit gourmet coffees are functional beverages that blend the delicious taste and satisfying experience of 100% Arabica coffee with health and fitness goals and lifestyle of the drinker. There are five JavaFit coffee blends including: Original Diet Plus Extreme Energy 62 Focus Plus Multivitamin Immune Plus Multivitamin
Who is it for?	JavaFit is an ideal coffee choice for a coffee lover who also is interested in losing weight and/or a leaner, more fit body or is looking to infuse their day with more energy or mental focus or to provide support to optimize the functioning of their immune system.
Where does the name come from?	The brand name “JavaFit” is derived from Java, an island country in Indonesia and a term that is commonly used term in place of coffee and “Fit” refers to fitness and health.
What’s special about this product?	JavaFit is a unique coffee brand because of its ability to marry a gourmet coffee experience, which is a daily pleasure for the majority of adults in many countries with key nutrients and other ingredients that can support metabolism, focus and immune function. For instance, the JavaFit Energy Extreme Diet Plus blend includes nutrients recognized for the support of energy metabolism including green tea extract (with EGCG) and HCA (hydroxycitric acid). Meanwhile the JavaFit Diet Plus 62 contains an additional 62 mg of caffeine per serving plus chromium polynicotinate, HCA and Advantra-Z (with citrus auranteum or bitter orange). For more information on JavaFit visit www.javafit.com.
Where can I get it?	JavaFit can be purchased at Powerhouse and Gold’s Gym, City Blends Café, Juice Zone Café, NRgize Lifestyle Café or as part of Medabolix Health & Wellness Program (www.medabolix.com). You can also purchase JavaFit through TheNutritionDr.com by clicking: BUY JavaFit Now!

3BAR


What is it?	3BAR is an all-natural energy bar containing roughly 200 calories. Each bar contains 12 grams of soy protein and 23 to 26 grams of carbohydrates including 3 to 4 grams of fiber with the added benefit of vitamins and minerals.
Who is it for?	3BAR is for active people and provides energy to support a healthy, fit and athletic lifestyle. It is formulated to be: all-natural energy bar made with organic ingredients diabetic-friendly safe for hypoglycemics, vegans and vegetarians a Kosher product
Where does the name come from?	The “3” in 3BAR refers to: the balance in energy sources, namely carbohydrate, protein and fat, provided by the bar all-natural, organic and vegetarian the 3 sports in a triathlon (running, biking and swimming), the sport of the creator - Erin DeMarines
What’s so Special about it?	3BAR is produced by a small company called e-fit Foods based in Florida, USA. Its creator is a triathlete named Erin DeMarines and 3BAR is based on an old family recipe for cookies, so it tastes great and is good for you! For more information on 3BAR visit www.tri3bar.com.
Where can I get it?	If you are in Florida you can get 3BAR at Publix and Sweetbay supermarkets and many sport retailers. You can also purchase through TheNutritionDr.com by clicking: BUY 3BAR NOW

Today's Blog

Over the top Claims in Sports Nutrition

I was recently browsing the products in a mall nutrition supplement retail store and came to the following conclusion: Reading the labels of sport nutrition products can be a mind-blowing experience. Based on the marketing claims on the packaging it would seem that sport nutrition companies are spending millions of dollars each year on clinical trials that test the efficacy of their products on people engaged in sport training or competition.Or do they?..

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