Q&A: I need nutrition labels. Where is the best place to find them?

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1. Furby123 says:

   January 2, 2012 at 8:53 pm

   THINK HIGH-QUALITY CALORIES IN
   Means you need  to rev up your metabolism in a healthy way.
   DRINK PLENTY OF WATER
   make sure you get plenty of water every day.
   LEAN PROTEIN 
   Fish, skinless turkey or chicken, beans, raw nuts, low fat or nonfat dairy, and high protein vegetables, such as broccoli and spinach.
   EAT LOW-GLYCEMIC, HIGH-FIBER CARBOHYDRATES.
   this means eat carbohydrates that do not spike your blood sugar that are also high in fiber, such as those found in whole grains, vegetables and fruits, such as blueberries and apples.
   FOCUS YOUR DIET ON HELTHY FATS.
   if you don’t want to look and feel like a blob, focus your diet on healthy fats, especially those that contain omega-3 fatty acids, found in foods like salmon, avocados, walnuts and green leafy vegetables.
   EAT FROM THE RAINBOW.
   this means put natural foods in your diet of many different colors, such as blueberries, pomegranates, yellow squash and red bell peppers.
   COOK WITH BRAIN-HEALTHY HERBS AND SPICES TO BOOST YOUR BRAING.
   •Turmeric, found in curry, contains a chemical that has been shown to decrease the plaques in the brain thought to be responsible for Alzheimer’s disease.
   •sage has been good scientific evidence that it helps to boost memory.
   •Cinnamon has been show to help attention. It has also been found to help regulate blood sugar levels, which improves brain function and decision making.

   The 8 essential amino acids are:

   *tryptophan – tryptophan is a precursor for serotonin and melatonin. It is plentiful in chocolate, oats, bananas, dried dates, milk, cottage cheese, meat, fish, turkey and peanuts.
   *lysine – Lysine deficiency can result in a deficiency in niacin (Vitamin B) and this can cause the disease pellagra. It is also beneficial in treating and preventing herpes. Lysine sources include green beans, lentils, soybean, spinach and amaranth.
   *methionine – Methionine supplies sulphur and other compounds required by the body for normal metabolism and growth. It belongs to a group of compounds called lipotropics that help the liver process fats. It is found in fish, whole grains, and dairy.
   *Valine: Valine is needed for muscle metabolism, tissue repair, and for the maintenance of proper nitrogen balance in the body. Valine is found in high concentration in the muscle tissue. It is also one of the three branched chain amino acids, which means that it can be used as an energy source by muscle tissue. It may be helpful in treating livere and gallbladder disorders, and it is good for correcting the type of severe amino acid deficiencies that can be caused by drug addiction. Dietary sources of valine include dairy products, grain, meat, mushrooms, peanuts, and soy proteins.
   *Leucine: Leucine is a branched chain essential amino acid that stimulates muscle protein synthesis and may be the major fuel involved in anabolic (tissue building) reactions During times of starvation, stress, infection, or recovery from trauma, the body mobilizes leucine as a source for gluconeogenesis (the synthesis of blood sugar in the liver) to aid in the healing process. It has recently been suggested that leucine may have beneficial therapeutic effects on the prevention of protein wasting, as it occurs during starvation, semi-starvation, trauma, or recovery after surgery. Insulin deficiency is known to result in poor utilization of leucine; therefore, individuals who suffer from glucose intolerance may require higher levels of leucine intake. Leucine is found in cottage cheese, sesame seeds, peanuts, dry lentils, chicken, and fish.
   *Isoleucine: Isoleucine is a branched chain amino acid that is important for blood sugar regulation, muscle development and repair, haemoglobin development, and energy regulation. Deficiencies of isoleucine result in possible dizziness, headaches, fatigue, depression, confusion and irritability. Isoleucine is found in eggs, fish, lentils, poultry, beef, seeds, soy, wheat, almonds and dairy.
   *Threonine: Threonine is important for antibody production. It can be converted into glycine and serine. Deficiencies are rare but can result in skin disorders and weakness. Dietary sources of threonine include dairy, beef, poultry, eggs, beans, nuts, and seeds.
   *Phenylalanine: Phenylalanine serves in the body as a precursor to the catecholamine family of hormones. These hormones include adrenaline and noradrenaline, which are activating substances in the central and peripheral nervous systems. Deficiencies are rare but can include slowed growth, lethargy, liver damage, weakness, oedema, and skin lesions. Food sources or phenylalanine are dairy, almonds, avocados, lima beans, peanuts, and seeds.

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2. Allie says:

   January 2, 2012 at 9:38 pm

   Get them off any food box or can, milk jug, or candy bar anthing that holds food or drinks.

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