Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Mung (mongo) Bean Nutrition


Ed Donner

About this Author

Ed Donner is a clinical psychologist and freelance writer. He has performed, presented and published research on a variety of psychological and physical health issues. He has a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Ohio State University, and a Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Chicago.





















Overview

Mung beans, small, cylindrical beans with bright green hulls, have been used in Asia for thousands of years. Known also as mongo, moong, green beans or green soy, mung beans are native to India, Bangladesh and Pakistan. They have made their way into the cuisines of Vietnam, Thailand, Taiwan, Korea, Japan and Southeast Asia. Used whole, or hulled and split so only the yellow inner flesh of the bean remains, mung beans provide easily digested nutrition. Their mild flavor has led to their use in diverse food-partnerships, accompanying vegetables as sides; ground into flour to make into crepes or to be added to breads; incorporated into stir-fries, soups, stews, and curries; and sweetened with sugar and milk to make dessert.

Fiber

Like its many bean cousins, mung beans are filled with fiber. A one cup serving of boiled beans provides 15g of fiber -- over 60 percent of the daily minimum recommended amount. The high fiber content of mung beans makes them useful for diet and weight management. The fiber slows digestion, which helps to stabilize blood sugar and stave off hunger. The fiber also aids digestion as it scrubs its way through your digestive system.

Calories and Fat

Mung beans are low in saturated fat and have no cholesterol. A one cup serving has 212 calories, but only six of these calories are from fat. The high fiber content of mung beans slows the release of the calories into the blood stream. The glycemic rating of 31 for mung beans, according to Carbs-Information, indicates that mung beans have a slow effect on blood sugar, and make a good diebetic food. Mung beans provide about 4g of sugars.

Minerals

Mung beans provide a diversity of minerals. A one-cup serving provides 16 percent of the minimum daily recommended amount of iron, 15 percent of potassium, 11 percent of zinc, 16 percent of zinc, 10 percent of phosphorus, 24 percent of magnesium and 30 percent of manganese.

Vitamins

Mung beans provide a variety of vitamins, including pantothenic acid, vitamin A, vitamin K, niacin and vitamin B-6. A one-cup serving provides 80 percent of the minimum daily recommended amount of folate.

Protein

Though a one cup serving of mung beans provides 14g of protein -- almost three times as much as a glass of milk or an egg-- it does not offer a complete complement of amino acids. It should not be used a sole source of protein. Nonetheless, it is superior to many seeds and most beans in the amount and quality of protein it provides, according to the Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Station.

Preparation Effects

Limited cooking enhances the nutritional qualities of mung beans, but overcooking can reduce the nutritional benefits. Over-cooking also detracts from the palatability of the beans, rendering them into a mush that only die-hard mung fans can love.










mature seeds, raw
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy 1,452 kJ (347 kcal)
Carbohydrates 62.62 g
Sugars 6.60 g
Dietary fiber 16.3 g
Fat 1.15 g
Protein 23.86 g
Vitamin C 4.8 mg (8%)
Calcium 132 mg (13%)
Magnesium 189 mg (51%)
Phosphorus 367 mg (52%)
Potassium 1246 mg (27%)
Sodium 15 mg (1%)
Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults.
Source: USDA Nutrient database
boiled mung beans
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy 441 kJ (105 kcal)
Carbohydrates 19.15 g
Sugars 2.00 g
Dietary fiber 7.6 g
Fat 0.38 g
Protein 7.02 g
Vitamin C 1.0 mg (2%)
Calcium 27 mg (3%)
Magnesium 0.298 mg (0%)
Phosphorus 99 mg (14%)
Potassium 266 mg (6%)
Sodium 2 mg (0%)
Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults.
Source: USDA Nutrient database

Monday, March 14, 2011

How To Build Build Muscle Safely With Natural Bodybuilding

Author: Cliff Baker

Natural Bodybuilding simply refers to a special type of bodybuilding regimen. It's one of the many different approaches that an individual can take when competing in the sport of bodybuilding. Natural Bodybuilding is the most commonly used term when performance-enhancing drugs, such as anabolic steroids, human growth hormones or other restricted drugs, are not used to aid in the building of muscles by a bodybuilder. Prohormone and diuretics are also substances that are illegal in the sport of Natural Bodybuilding.

There are governing bodies that regulate and compose the rules on Natural Bodybuilding. Such organizations include NANBF (North American Bodybuilding Federation and NPA (Natural Physique Association). On the professional front, organizations such as the WBNF (World Natural Bodybuilding Federation), INBA (International Natural Bodybuilding Association) and OCB (Organization of Competitive Bodybuilders) look over and govern the sport. These organizations state that the natural bodybuilding method is more centered on competition and healthy lifestyle.

Drug testing bodies also work hand in hand with Natural Bodybuilding organizations. All of the different local and national drug/anti-doping bodies are organized under the jurisdiction of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). The agency includes such anti-doping agencies as Australian Sports Anti-Doping Agency (ASADA) and New Zealand Sports Drug Agency (NZSDA). These anti-doping organizations work closely with the different Natural Bodybuilding organizations. They help each other implement and test the rules to keep different competitions safe, legitimate, and within the bounds and rules of Natural Bodybuilding.

Natural Bodybuilders are just as strong and big as bodybuilders who take performance-enhancing drugs. They might even be healthier than their 'unnatural' counterparts since they do not take in any damaging chemicals in the process of training. Some studies have shown that bodybuilders who have admitted to taking performance-enhancing drugs grow older more quickly and their internal organs, such as the heart, kidney, and liver, tend to show signs of premature aging or damage. This is a heavy price to pay for taking a shortcut to a good physique!

Natural bodybuilders tend to be less bulky than bodybuilders who use performance-enhancing drugs. This is because the natural size or development of the body is not overextended or overexerted.

Natural Bodybuilding takes time, passion and discipline to achieve. There is no shortcut to achieving this, nor should there be. Consistency is the key in achieving the desired strength, size and physique. Natural Bodybuilding involves a well-balanced diet, enough sleep, and regular and vigorous exercise. Some people tend to build muscles quickly while others need a little more time and effort to see or notice any results at all. While results may vary from case to case, virtually everyone agrees that Natural Bodybuilding is the only way to go to achieve muscle gain.

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Monday, August 9, 2010

Steroid Stacks

The World of sports and bodybuilding is not left untouched by steroids today. More and more sportsmen and bodybuilders are resorting to steroids these days to stay ahead of the competition.

There is absolutely no doubt that steroids are more effective when they are administered in the human body in a logical manner. This also means that their administration must be preceded by medical advice. Even though the human body is capable of producing steroid-alike substances on its own, yet there is always a shortfall of such substances in bodies of professionals involved in demanding competitions such as boxing, baseball, swimming, and athletics to name a few. This is simply because an average human body cannot produce the high quantity of steroids and therefore one has to resort to readily available and reputed steroids such as Dianabol and Sustanon 250.

Let us understand the meaning of Stacking followed by a brief analysis of stacks common with males and females to get a complete insight into steroid stacking.

Stacking refers to consumption of two or more anabolic steroids at the same time. Athletes and bodybuilders stack anabolic steroids with any other form of drugs with an aim to optimize the results of their steroid cycle (time period in which an individual makes use of anabolic steroids).

The dosage of steroids, while stacking, varies from one individual to another. This is because every human body is different in nature and may respond early or late while being administered with steroids. A combination of steroids is able to cause more dramatic effect on the body muscles than use of a steroid in isolation. Stacking can result in side-effects but an individual on steroids can eliminate or minimize these effects by stacking non-anabolic steroids within the steroid cycle.

The best steroid cycle stack to ensure muscle enhancements for males includes Dianabol and Sustanon 250. Let us find details about these two steroids, which are recommended for almost all sportsmen and bodybuilders.

Dianabol (Danabol, DBOL), which has the generic name of methandrostenelone, is considered to be the best available steroid cycle stack. It has unique abilities to offer immediate and dramatic anabolic effects for the human body. Dianabol gets easily converted to estrogen, which means that an individual on Dianabol can expect gynecomastia, fat, and water retention in a short span of time. The recommended average dosage of this steroid is 15-40 mg/day. It is an orally applicable steroid with a significant effect on the protein metabolism. It helps in the promotion of protein synthesis to support buildup of protein. Dianabol has strong anabolic and androgenic effects and works rapidly. It is beneficial for buildup of strength and muscle mass.

Sustanon 250, on the other hand, is an injectable form of steroid that has four (one short, one long, and two medium-sized) varying testosterone esters attached to it. The four substances are Testosterone propionate 30 mg, Testosterone phenylpropionate 60mg, Testosterone isocaporate 60 mg, and Testosterone decanoate 100 mg. These esters help a user get immediate and sustaining bodybuilding effects. The recommended average dosage of this steroid is 250 mg/week. Sustanon’s effect is time-released, which means that it can go rapidly into the body system to remain effective for approximately 3-4 weeks. It has distinct androgenic and strong anabolic effects. It is best suited to build up muscle mass and body strength and is an excellent option for less water retention.

A Dianabol-Sustanon steroid stack is recommended for a period of 6-8 weeks in order to avoid HPTA (Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Testes-Axis).

It is always advisable to keep an anti-estrogen at the end of a steroid cycle.

If you are looking for the best steroid stacks, you must try to find a stack with the least of side-effects. The best combination would be of two (or more) drugs complementing each other to boost the effectiveness of the other(s).

In case of females, the best steroid stack would be a combination of Primobolan and Deca-Durabolin. This stack is best for a period of ten weeks; the dosage can be 100 mgs of Primobolan and 200 mgs of Deca-Durabolin per week. Let us find details about these steroids to gain a complete insight.

Available in oral as well as injectable form, Primobolan is a good fat burner. It helps in retention of nitrogen and is useful as an anti-catabolic as well as anabolic agent. On the other hand, Deca-Durabolin, also known as Nandrolone Decanoate, is an injectable steroid that is used for building muscle mass. It doesn’t produce many purely estrogenic side effects and enhancing collagen synthesis along with bone mineral content.

Now that we have read about stacking and form of steroids to be used for stacking, let us discuss about precautions before giving a final nod to stacking.

Medical advice is imperative before stacking can be initiated. It is always advisable to read the usage instructions and follow medical advice. Stacking must be observed as per the steroid cycle. Dosage must not be exceeded as overdose can prove to be lethal. If an individual has an allergy, the same should be communicated to the doctor while seeking advice. Along with that, one must be careful to notice any type of bodily deformities or pain, swelling, restlessness, or depression. Usage of all types of steroids must be discontinued immediately and medical advice must be sought immediately.

Along with all these points, one should not forget that a protein-rich diet and good sleep are as necessary as water is for living. It will not be wise to compromise on any of these two essentials while creating a niche in the world of sports or bodybuilding.

It is best to go with stacking only if medical guidance gives a nod. Furthermore, it should not be forgotten that healthy bodies take some time, immediate results are myths in the world of body building and conditioning. If the basics can be followed, the chances of getting injuries or side-effects are almost eliminated. In short, it is always wise and recommended to go with stacking with an informed mind.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Anabolic Steroids - Profiles

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    Anabolic Steroids:
    Any of a group of synthetic steroids or hormones used to stimulate muscle and bone growth; sometimes used illicitly by athletes to increase their strength.
    Steroid.com will bring you anabolic steroid profiles and show you both the positives and negatives related to the use of these drugs. We will show you examples of how these anabolic steroids are cycled and stacked with other anabolic steroids to give the user their desired results and show you the side effects of those anabolic steroids. Anabolic steroids are not to be used without a doctor.s supervision and guidance. An overwhelming amount of the younger population and even an amazing amount of the older are using Anabolic steroids as a recreational or performance enhancing drug. The use of steroids will help to create a stronger more muscular physic but only when used with proper training and diet. Steroid .com tries to bring anabolic steroid information to the public on a non-bias platform. Steroids are illegal to use without a prescription in many countries and is recognized as an illegal drug. Please research the laws in your own country.