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Spicey turkey and beans for metabolism boost -

1 tbsp of olive oil
1 small onion
1 lb of turkey mince
1 tin of tomatoes
4 jalapeño peppers
1 tin of chickpeas
1 tin of black beans
1 tin of kidney beans
1 tin of chicken soup
1/8 tsp of cinnamon
chili sauce to taste

Heat the oil in the pan on a medium heat. Sauté the onion for a few minutes until soft. […]

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Tips for healthy sperm -

Avoid hot baths and tight underwear. Both increase the temperature in the scrotum. De optimal temperature for semen production is 34 degrees Centigrade.
Smoking and drugs are bad for the quantity and quality of the semen. Especially in men which have less sperm cells by nature, the effect of these substances are the largest.
Be careful with […]

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Red wine enhances muscle endurance -

A study at the Institute of Genetics and Molecular and Cellular Biology in Illkirch, France has shown that a compound in red wine can enhance muscle endurance. Resveratrol, a chemical primarily present in grape skin, has been shown to increase the activity of mitochondria, the energy producing components if muscle cells responsible for anaerobic respiration.
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Caffeine enhances fat burning during exercise -

Researchers at the Australian Institute of Sport found that caffeine triggers the release of fats into the bloodstream during physical activity, meaning that fat is burned first, reserving stores of carbs for later and enabling you to exercise longer. Even better is that one or two cups of coffee before the gym can reduce post-exercise […]

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Siberian ginseng enhances endurance -

Siberian ginseng enhances mental and physical performance, while increasing athletic stamina. Siberian ginseng has a protective effect on the adrenal gland, which allows the body to better withstand prolonged stress.
In one study long-distance runners improved their times by 9% while male athletes overall work capacity was improved by 23%. Gain an extra quarter of your […]

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Mediterranean-style chicken breasts for muscle repair -

2 chicken breasts
2 tbsp of chopped sun-dried tomatoes
2 tbsp of crumbled feta cheese
2 tbsp of chopped olives
1 tbsp of minced garlic
1 tbsp of pine nuts
1 tbsp of balsamic vinegar
Extra virgin olive oil

Preheat the oven to 230C/gas mark 8. Toss together the tomatoes, feta cheese, olives, garlic, pine nuts and vinegar. Rub the chicken with olive […]

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Harder workout is not always better -

A study in Medicine and Science in Sports Exercise monitored responses to exercise intensity. Despite equal weights, the group who exercised at high intensity did not enjoy it and felt negative during and after. Those working at a moderate pace, for longer, had a positive response. The lesson? Harder and faster isn’t always better.
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Six-pack secrets -

Eat six times a day
To loose weight and to improve your form, you have to increase your metabolism so you will burn more calories even when you are not training. One of the best ways to keep your metabolism working in high gear is to feed it constantly. When you eat 6 times a day, […]

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Prawn and vegetable salad for lean muscle -

450gr of large prawns
1 glass of white wine
1/2 tsp of crushed red pepper
1/4 tsp of ground black pepper
4 minced garlic cloves
400gr of cooked penne pasta
2 medium yellow squashes in cubes
12-15 asparagus stalks, halved
12 cherry tomatoes
4-5 basil leaves
4 tsp of grated parmesan cheese

Mix the prawns, wine, garlic and red and black pepper in a bowl and […]

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Lifting weights as good as running for fat loss -

By lifting weights you can burn as many calories as with running or jogging. Also exercising the muscles can work preventive for diabetes.
A British research shows that you train certain muscles with weight training, which also use energy and burn calories while you are resting. These are a different kind of muscles than those that […]

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