Diet and Nutrition terms Defined

Antioxidants In the form of vitamin and mineral supplements, antioxidants help counteract the effects of free radicals on cells and repair cellular damage. Antioxidants protect cells by sacrificing electrons to prevent free radicals from stealing electrons from healthy cells. Arachidonic Acid An essential fatty acid that is the immediate precursor …

What are Cruciferous Vegetables?

Cruciferous vegetables are of the family Brassicaceae, also known as Cruciferae, and include cauliflower, cabbage, garden cress, bok choy, broccoli, brussels sprouts and similar green leaf vegetables. Other examples include oriental cabbage, arugula, watercress, radish, daikon, wassabi, and various mustards. Ten of the most common cruciferous vegetables are in the species …

Alternatives to Squats

What are some exercises beside squats I can use to train my legs? I hear this question for a variety of reasons. Maybe you have some knee, hip, or ankle issues that limit your mobility. Maybe it’s a back or shoulder injury. I knew a guy who couldn’t squat because …