Beta-carotene has been proven to improve a person’s skin and decrease wrinkles, it’s also converted to vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A is essential for healthy vision. 1 cup of pumpkin contains 200 percent more vitamin A than the RDI (recommended dietary intake).

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When you’re not eating carbohydrates, you’re often lackluster, you lack energy to be able to lift weights, you’re weak, and you’re jeopardizing your chances of building more muscle mass.

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Pumpkin has 3 grams of fiber and only 50 calories per 1 cup, a high fiber diet is essential to a healthy diet and often helps us feel full longer by slowing digestion.

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Pumpkin seeds are high in vitamin A, vitamin B (including thiamin, riboflavin), vitamin C, vitamin K, niacin, calcium, iron, phosphorus, and protein, they are also high in magnesium, manganese, zinc, potassium, and copper.

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Pumpkin is full of antioxidants that are great at fighting free r... by Jim White

Pumpkin is full of antioxidants that are great at fighting free radicals.

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People see [added protein] on the label and they think the produc... by Jim White

People see [added protein] on the label and they think the product is even better.

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Regardless of the nutritional value, too many calories in and not enough out can lead to weight gain.

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We also need quality carbohydrates such as whole grains to give us energy, B vitamins, fiber and essential fats.

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When people see eating as black and white that could be dangerous... by Jim White

When people see eating as black and white that could be dangerous.

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Ramping up carb intake through planned meals after workout and increases muscle glycogen, muscle synthesis, and lowers body fat.

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Most people on these meal plans have a hard time staying on them for a lifetime because it’s hard to stay on something that’s as restrictive as this, restrictive behavior becomes a mental game— forcing yourself to eat a certain way, labeling foods as good or bad, and feeling guilty if you fall off the ‘plan,’.

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Your brain requires 90 percent carbohydrates—they fuel the brain. by Jim White

Your brain requires 90 percent carbohydrates—they fuel the brain.

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Without proper energy from a balanced diet, injury can occur from... by Jim White

Without proper energy from a balanced diet, injury can occur from being fatigued.

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It’s stripped of a lot of its nutrients and it’s refined. by Jim White

It’s stripped of a lot of its nutrients and it’s refined.

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A slow and steady diet that allows you to lose about 10 percent body weight in six months is healthier.

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If you are going out for a light jog or stint on the elliptical, you probably aren't going to have an issue.

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