Men's Fitness Update

Found this 'The quick Fix' in a men's fitness magazine:

When you need a quick lunch or a healthful post-workout snack, a cold fruit smoothie seems like the perfect choice: high in protein, low in fat, rich in crucial vitamins and minerals, right?
Not necessarily. Depending on which ingredients you happen to choose, a smoothie can be a nutritional gold mine or the equivalent of french fries.

Choose a healthy foundation of nonfat dairy products and fruit," says Jo Ann Hattner, M.P.H., R.D., a clinical dietitian at Stanford University Medical Center. Nonfat milk and yogurt provide protein to build and repair hard-working muscles, while fresh and frozen fruit offer essential vitamins and minerals that help turn fat and carbs into fuel.

Athletic men need at least 0.75 grams of protein per pound of body weight daily, so getting extra protein is a good idea. Unfortunately, most chains don't include much protein in their boosts. Jamba Juice, one of the largest smoothie chains, adds a mere seven grams of protein per serving, so you may want to double up.

A nutrient deficiency can undermine performance, so gettiing a supplement with gthe recommended dietary allowance for all essential vitamins and minerals is a good idea.

Glyconutrients are generally missing from our diet but necessary for optimal health in humans.