by Peter James | Aug 31, 2017 | Nutrition
There are three main macro nutrients that are needed by humans for growth and development. The three main macro nutrients that are needed consist of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. These core nutrients help supply energy for the body in order to supply for daily activities and movements. In this blog post I will cover key details that explain how these main macro nutrients work biochemically within the body. Carbohydrates: So what are carbohydrates? Most carbohydrates are a form of some type of sugar molecule. These molecules are used to form glycogen. Complex Carbohydrates are linked sugar molecules and they are also called starches. Simple Carbohydrates are single sugar molecules such as glucose, sucrose, and fructose. Carbohydrates can be broken down into three general categories: monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides. Monosaccharides and disaccharides are commonly referred to as sugars or simple carbohydrates, while polysaccharides are called complex carbohydrates. Monosaccharides are carbohydrates that have one sugar molecule. Common sources include glucose, fructose, sorbitol, galactose, mannitol, and mannose. Disaccharides are carbohydrates with two sugar molecules. Common sources include sucrose and lactose. Polysaccharides are carbohydrates with three or more sugar molecules. Sources include dextrin, cellulose, and starches. Another kind of carbohydrate is fiber, which is composed mainly of undigestible polysaccharides. Fiber plays an important role in the next topic of discussion, the glycemic index (GI). The separate classifications of monosaccharides, disaccharides, polysaccharides, and fiber which help differentiate carbohydrates. The major carbohydrates that are consumed in the human diet are starch, sucrose, lactose, fructose, and glucose. The polysaccharide starch is the storage form of carbohydrates in plant. Sucrose known as table sugar and lactose known...
by Peter James | Aug 25, 2017 | Business, Self-Development
If you’re an avid pursuer of intelligence and enjoy watching presentations, I’ve included a series of videos that can help you reach your pinnacle and elevate your current way of life. This post is meant to share presenters that have great ideas on how to change your life and make more meaningful decisions. Here below is a list of some of the best TED Talks that I’ve heard: The Skill of Self-Confidence This video covers some of the essentials of developing self-confidence in yourself, so as a result you can increase your sociability around other people. When you develop your confidence you will elevate your chances to truly succeed. How To Speak So That Other People Want To Listen This video covers a lot of good points on how to speak effectively to other people in order to captivate crowds of people for longer periods of time. There are certain habits that should be avoided such as excuses and gossip when talking to other people. How Great Leaders Inspire Action With this talk, it covers how leaders act different and help inspire action within other people. What is your drive and purpose? Why do you do what you do? Why do you get up every day in the morning? How do you present and market yourself or your products? People don’t buy what you do, they buy why you’re doing it. It’s important to not just hire people, but rather hire people who believe in what you’re doing and building. Stop Waiting For Life To Happen With this talk Peter Sage covers various true life stories of himself and...
by Peter James | Aug 11, 2017 | Self-Development
As the workforce continues to change and people develop the need to build up new skills and talents, there are certain ones that arise as being more important. Besides grasping to personal characteristics such as being unique, radiant, passionate, optimistic, inspired, and talented; there are other traits vitally important. Whether your goal is to work for yourself or to climb up with a company it never hurts to expand your skill set. If you’re always developing more traits to bring to the table in some way, shape, or form; it will help you down the road with employment opportunities. When you gather more skills, you optimize your potential within the job market. Our job market is evolving every day. More and more jobs are being outsourced and technology continues to expand allowing people to have more free-time through automation. Are you ready to expand and release your doubts, fears, and limiting beliefs systems? It is time to learn how to attract, identify, nurture, sell, and keep various skills. Begin to nourish your talents and you will make yourself extraordinarily valuable. Here below is a list of What Skills and Talents Should Be Developed: Public Speaking Ability – The ability to voice yourself effectively is becoming increasingly important. If you can talk about topics and spread knowledge and deliver great speeches, you will expand opportunities dramatically. Imagine being an electrifying keynote speaker and imagine yourself captivating audiences through your vocal content. Writing Skills – When you develop great writing abilities such as professional writing and creative writing, you can advertise yourself and begin to take on freelancing opportunities. In addition, when...
by Peter James | Aug 4, 2017 | Business
Have you ever really wanted to have the ability to work from home? Did you ever desire of having access to money making through running your own business from your own computer or laptop? The good news is that our freelance economy has more gigs available online than ever before, enabling more and more people to make money through numerous sources of income. The modern-day economy consists of more economic freedom opportunities for a vast amount of people who have computer skills and talents. The people who have an internet connection are much further advanced and have access to far more potential to create information and generate online income. If you happen to be interested in the freelance economy and making money online, one of the best ways to get your name out there is to publish your own website or blog and get your content out there for others to read. Choosing to create your own online business is becoming increasingly popular for those who want to earn more money on their own terms. There is now a possibility of creating your own programs online, which can include the ability to control energy, money, and time. If you really need five reasons to start a business from your own home computer or laptop here they are: Control – Having the ability to make money on your own allows more control of time, control of energy, and control of money. There are often three C’s involved which includes compensation, contribution, and control. Independence – Being your own boss can give you a feeling of authority as well as independence. When you...
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