• B-vitamins can lower homocysteine levels, which have been linked to heart attack risk. The key B-vitamin is folate; you need about 800 micrograms per day.
• Potassium appears to lower blood pressure. Many older trainees worry about high blood pressure risk from lifting weight, so this mineral may help. Sources include bananas, avocados and peaches.
• Soup can help you lose weight. Research shows that starting a meal with a light broth-based soup can help you eat less at the meal that follows—up to 20 percent fewer calories.
• Breakfast is a must for weight loss. Studies show that subjects who eat at least 400 calories at the first meal of the day signal the body that it’s not in starvation mode, which releases fat for more energy.
• Asparagus an aphrodisiac? Apparently. It’s rich in vitamins E and B6 and folate, which can boost arousal and orgasm.
• Magnesium deficiency may be the cause of some muscle pain and spasms after a workout. Try a combination calcium-magnesium supplement to reduce postworkout pain.
source:www.ironmanmagazine.com
