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Taking Advantage of BeachBody's Core Nutrition Pack
If you are looking for a simple way to make sure that you are getting all of the vitamins and nutrients that you need, then a nutrition package containing supplements that compliment each other is a great way to go. BeachBody has created a premium supplement package, known as the Core Nutrition Pack, that is specifically designed for people who are taking part in a very rigorous workout schedule. There are a variety of different packages that BeachBody offers, however the Core Nutrition Pack was designed specifically to keep people healthy and their body happy even with very intense workout schedules. Here is a look at what all in included in the Core Nutrition Pack.
Core Omega 3
Core Omega 3 is BeachBody's fish oil supplement. It contains a total of 1,000 mg of the omega-3 fatty acids that you need on a daily basis. It the perfect combination of DHA and EPA omega-3's. It is important to make sure that your supplements have both DHA and EPA because they work in tandem. Several studies have noted that DHA is actually the fatty acid that provides a majority of the benefits that have been credited to fish oil, however without any EPA, the DHA doesn't become “active” or effectively used by your body. In general, a 2 to 1 ratio has been noted as being the most preferable, and Core Omega 3 has a ratio of 650mg of DHA and 350mg of EPA, which is essentially 2 to 1.
Core Cal-Mag
Most people do not get enough calcium in their daily diet, even they know that they should. When it comes to magnesium, most people aren't even aware that they need it, even though it is vital to literally hundreds of essential bodily functions. With Core Cal-Mag, you get all of the calcium and magnesium that you need, along with vitamin D to help you body absorb the maximum amount possible. If you are lactose intolerant, don't worry, while the calcium comes primarily from milk, there is no lactose in the supplement.
ActiVit Multivitamin
There are actually two different ActiVit multivitamins – Metabolism and Toning. You can choose either of these multivitamins to be included in the Core Nutrition Pack. They are both designed to ensure that your body gets all of the essential vitamins and nutrients that it needs, as well as valuable antioxidants. The Metabolism ActiVit multivitamin is considered to be the “standard” option, whereas the Toning multivitamin has additional nutrients for people who are going through particularly rigorous exercise programs such as P90X or Insanity. It is particularly useful for people involved with strength training.
There are a wide variety of benefits that you can gain from choosing the Core Nutrition Pack for you daily supplement needs. Some of the stated benefits are:
· Minimize the Effects of Aging
· Boost your Immune System
· Promote Heart Health
· Promote Bone and Joint Health
· And Many More!
Getting the Right Information From Nutrition Labels
Nutrition labels can provide you with all of the information that you need, but you need to know how to find it. The truth is, many nutrition labels are more than a little deceptive, even though they are technically accurate. Fortunately, as long as you know what to look for, they can be a great source of information. Nearly every BeachBody workout program that includes a nutrition plan will ask you to become more aware of what you are eating, and in many cases track key intakes such as calories, fat, sodium, etc Unfortunately, if you don't know what you are eating, then you can't accurately track your intake of anything. Here are some simple tips that will help you stay the course and get the best results possible from P90X or the Insanity program.
1. Serving Size
The most important thing to keep in mind is that serving size. The serving size isn't necessarily how much you eat or what is in the package. Rather it is a pre-defined amount of food. Moreover, in many cases, especially for less than healthy food, there could be 20+ servings per package. That means that while there may be only 1g of fat per serving, there could be 20+ grams of fat in the entire package. Calories are noted the same way.
2. Ingredients
Along with looking at the serving size, you should also take a moment to read the ingredients. The ingredients are listed in order of which ingredients make up the most of the product. With this in mind, you need to always pay special attention to the order of certain ingredients such as salt, sugar, and oils. Additionally, you need to pay attention to the description of some ingredients. For example, apple juice and apple concentrate are completely different things. Pure juice does have some natural sugars, however, apple concentrate will normally have all of the natural sugars removed and in their place will be other types of sugars and preservatives, which will limit the health benefits from the juice.
3. Trade-Offs
You should also take note any potential trade-offs that the nutrition label can help you identify. For example, low sodium products often add a number of additional preservatives, normally sugar, to preserve taste and texture. The same is true for low-fat products. They will often add more salt in order to maintain a similar taste.
4. Hidden in Plain Sight
The final thing to pay attention to is related to the serving size as well as the nutritional benefits. While it is true that manufacturers must tell you the correct fat content or sugar content, it is on a per serving basis. By decreasing the serving size, they can actually hide nutrition information. This is another common tactic for fat-free or “light” products. By decreasing the serving size, they can lower the fat to “0%”. However, this doesn't mean that there isn't any fat. It simply means that per serving, the fat content is low enough that it doesn't need to be reported. The same is true for all nutritional information.
There are a number of important details that you can notice as long as you know how to read a nutrition label. However, because these labels can be manipulated so the product appears healthier than it really is, opting for non-processed foods is normally you safest choice. That is why programs like P90X and Insanity promote non-processed foods much more than processed foods.
What Makes Fitness Nutrition Different From Just Eating Healthy
Everyone has different dietary needs. While everyone needs to eat, different people need to eat different things. With this in mind, it is surprising that many people do not understand that eating healthy isn't necessarily the same as adopting a fitness nutrition plan. Here is a closer look at why fitness nutrition is much different than the regular nutrition of someone leads a more sedentary lifestyle.
Non Fitness Nutrition
In order to try and maintain a healthy weight while leading a more sedentary lifestyle, it is important to pay close attention to how many calories you are eating every day. In order to maintain a healthy weight, you must eat very few calories when compared to people who are more active. This is because in order to maintain a healthy weight, you must consume less calories than you are burning, which if you are not active, isn't very many.
Fitness Nutrition
Fitness nutrition is much different because while you are still eating healthy, you must also eat a lot more calories and protein on a daily basis. This is because a body that is in better shape has more muscle Muscles burn a lot of calories, even while you are at rest, which is why strength training has been linked to improving your metabolic rate. Because a body that engages in physical fitness on a daily basis needs more fuel, you must be eating more calories and more protein to maintain your energy levels and ensure that your body is getting all of the vitamins and minerals that your body needs.
The Big Difference
As you can see, there is one big difference between a healthy diet for less physically active person and the diet of someone who is physically active – fuel. The less you do, the less fuel your body needs. The more active you are, the more you need to eat. This doesn't mean that active people can scarf down fried foods. The food still must be healthy, the big difference is in the amount. In fact, many active people have problems giving their body enough fuel on a daily basis, which is why the use meal replacement shakes and protein bars to supplement their normal healthy eating habits.
It doesn't matter how active you are, eating healthy still means the same thing. However, a fitness diet will ensure that your body gets more fuel than just a regular healthy diet.
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