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I hope you and all your loved ones had a very Happy
Thanksgiving! It is appropriate at this time of year to
increase our knowledge, skills, and abilities on
nutrition. Since you are engaging your clients/patients
in exercise, it is even more relevant that you learn
more about Sports Nutrition. The IFPA Sports Nutrition
Certification Course will provide you with an in-depth
knowledge of the macronutrients, proteins,
carbohydrates, and fats; as well as the micronutrients,
vitamins, minerals, trace elements, and phytonutrients.
More and better research is emerging everyday to show
the critical nature of phytonutrients in preventing
disease, disability and dysfunction, maximizing health
and creating the potential for optimum performance
within your client/patients bodies.
Phytonutrients are all non-mineral, non-vitamin
components of foods that have extraordinary benefits to
your body. Phytonutrients have numerous properties and
functions that we are only beginning to understand and
many have yet to be identified. Phytonutrients have
anti-inflamatory properties, prevent cellular mutations,
facilitate communication between cells, prevent the
proliferation of cancer cells and much, much more.
The current classification of the 3 most important types
of phytonutrients are:
1.
Carotenoids are the pigments found in red and yellow
vegetables. They include beta-carotene, protein, and
lycopene. They are powerful antioxidants that protect
you from cancer and the effects of aging.
2.
Phytoestrogene these are plant estrogens and are
naturally occurring chemicals found in soy foods, whole
wheat, seeds, grains, and some fruits and vegetables.
They have protective effects on hormone related cancers
such as breast and prostate cancer.
3.
Polyphenols Act as an antioxidant, have
anti-inflammatory properties, are anti-allergenic, and
more. They are in tea, nuts, and berries.
Dr. Steven Pratt and Kathy Matthews in
their book, Superfoods RX, list 23 of the most healthy
foods available according to the most current research
and according to the new criteria that include the foods
total content of phytonutrients.
The SUPERFOODS are:
1.
Apples
2.
Avocado
3.
Beans
4.
Blueberries
5.
Broccoli
6.
Dark Chocolate
7.
Garlic
8.
Dark Honey
9.
Kiwi
10.
Oats
11.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
12.
Onions
13.
Oranges
14.
Pomegranate
15.
Pumpkin
16.
Wild Salmon
17.
Soy
18.
Spinach
19.
Tea
20.
Tomatoes
21.
Turkey (skinless breast)
22.
Walnuts
23.
Yogurt (low/non-fat)
Continue to follow the IFPA Sports Nutrition Guideline
as specified in The IFPA Book on Sports Nutrition, Dr.
Bell and Dr. Dauphinais; but substitute the Super 23
into the specific food item selected for your
client/patients diet.
If your client/patient will be increasing their calorie
intake around this time (and who isnt) remember to
increase their calorie expenditure with more exercise.
Best Regards,
Jim Bell
Dr. Jim Bell
CEO, IFPA
CEO, DFC
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Dr. Bell will be Presenting at the First Annual
Iberian Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine June 2009, ESTORIL, Portugal.
For more info:
www.a4miberia.com
Dr. Bell will be Presenting an IFPA Personal Fitness
Trainer Certification in Portugal, June, 2009.
For more info, email:
info@a4miberia.com web:
www.a4miberia.com/IFPA.ht
Dr. Bell will be Presenting at the Asia Pacific
Conference and Expo on Anti-Aging & Regenerative
Medicine at the Grand Hyatt
Date: Oct 10-12, 2008.
Location: BALI, Nusa Dua Resort in Bali,
Indonesia
...and an IFPA Fitness Workshop October 13-15, 2008
(same location).
Dr. Jim Bell will be presenting at
the 5th Malaysian Conference and Exhibition
for Anti-Aging and Aesthetic Medicine.
Date: May 17th-19th,
2009
Venue: Shangri-La Hotel
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
For more info:
Web:
www.saaamm.org
Email:
info@saaamm.org
IFPA Conference
in Indonesia!
The IFPA will have special events in
Indonesia in October!
October 13-15 in the incredibly
beautiful resort area of Nusa Dua, Grand Hyatt Bali,
Indonesia
October 17-19 in Jakarta, Indonesia
Not only will these events be
outstanding educational events for fitness
professionals, but Nusa Dua is truly among the most
beautiful sites in all the world. Contact the IFPA for
more information.
For more information on Indonesian
events, email:
Indonesia@ifpa-fitness.com
or call +62 21 780 2778
(International).
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James
T. Bell, PhD. is the
founder and CEO of the International Fitness
Professionals Association, IFPA.
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Books from Jim Bell, PhD.
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