What is 1, 3 Dimethylamylamine(DMAA)?

For those of you who don’t know what 1, 3-dimethylamylamine (DMAA) is, it is an organic compound that is commonly used as a nasal decongestant and as a treatment for enlarged oral tissues. Also, 1, 3 dimethylamylamine can be known as methylhexanamine or geranium extract.

The 1, 3 dimethylamylamine can be a very strong stimulant similar to ephedrine or caffeine and most recently supplement companies have added this ingredient into their pre workout formulas. However, several supplement companies have changed their pre workout formulas (e.g. 1MR and Jack3d) and have removed this ingredient from their pre workout supplement because of all the negative press and research coming out about this ingredient. Several countries including: Canada, New Zealand, Sweden and many more countries have recently banned all sales of 1, 3 dimethylamylamine. Other countries such as the United States and United Kingdom have put heavy restrictions on the use of 1, 3 dimethylamylamine. It is also banned in many professional sports because it is seen as performance-enhancing substance.

Do you have a Vitamin B-12 Deficiency?

Vitamins are materials that our bodies need to grow and develop properly. Vitamins act as catalysts in chemical reactions and they are essential for metabolic regulation. We need them in relatively small quantities and most of the time we can get them through our diets. There are several vitamins that our body needs to survive and each one of them as a specific role.

Vitamin B-12 is only one of the several vitamins our body needs to survive and it is a water-soluble vitamin, with an important role in the functioning of our brain and nervous system. Vitamin B-12, like all other B-complex vitamins serves as a co-factor for various enzymes involved in the oxidation of food and the release of energy. Vitamin B-12 has several important functions in the metabolism of amino acids and is also needed for the production of red blood cells in our body.  

What are the potential Benefits of Vitamin B-12?

Consuming the daily recommended intake of vitamin B-12 has several potential benefits to the human body including:

·         Increased metabolism

·         Fat Loss

·         Reduced stress and fatigue

·         Promotes healthy skin, hair and nails

·         Protection against cancer

·         Increased energy levels

·         Improved mental alertness

Italian Potato Salad

    This is a recipe that comes from my Italian background that tastes great and is very healthy! Being born into an Italian family, cooking became an important part of my lifestyle and this one of the first recipe’s that I learned from my mother. Yes! My mother should me how to make Italian potato salad! And now I want to share this healthy recipe with you to show you a little bit of my Italian heritage.

 

    For this recipe, you will need about 3-4 small to medium sized organic potatoes, some fresh parsley, one chopped baby onion, a good quality extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar,  a little bit of salt and pepper.

     Begin by taking a saucepan and fill it 3/4^ths with water. Place the saucepan with the water on your stove, and then add a dash of salt into the water. Next, place your potatoes into the saucepan and make sure your potatoes are the same size, so that they cook evenly. Now, turn on the heat to about medium-high and let the potatoes cook for about 15-20 minutes. Do not cover your saucepan with a lid because your potatoes will overcook. After about 15-20 minutes the potatoes should be cooked and it is time to remove them from the saucepan.