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B-Complex Vitamins' Role In Energy Release, Kathleen M. Laquale
B-Complex Vitamins' Role In Energy Release, Kathleen M. Laquale
Movement Arts, Health Promotion and Leisure Studies Faculty Publications
This article reports on the B-Complex Vitamin's role in energy release. The author describes the importance of carbohydrates as a source of energy in physical activity, as well as the ways in which vitamins, minerals, and water work together to impact an athletes performance. Included are the definitions of essential chemicals, the importance of the six basic nutrients, and the role of B-complex vitamins in energy metabolism.
Ayurvedic Concept Of Food And Nutrition, Amala Guha
Ayurvedic Concept Of Food And Nutrition, Amala Guha
SoM Articles
Ayurveda places special emphasis on Ahar (diet) and Anna (food) and believes that healthy nutrition nourishes the mind, body and soul. Ayurveda does not discriminate food to be good, or bad, instead it emphasizes various factors that influence food, such as its biological properties, origin, environmental factors, seasons, preparation, freshness, and provides a logical explanation of how to balance food according to one's dosha and physical needs.