Montreal-based C-crest Laboratories Inc. conducted the research after a company employee complained of a foul taste and illness after drinking some bottled water that had high bacterial rates. The U.S. bacterial limit isn`t bigger than 500 colony-forming units of bacteria per millilitre of water. Health Canada does not have an equivalent standard for bacteria in bottled water. Canadian test samples showed results of more than 80,000 heterotrophic units thus an increased level in bacterial rates.

At a news conference in San Diego, researchers said that the brands of water tested are commonly sold in Quebec and Ontario.

If you live in Canada and you`re afraid of the high bacterial rates from the bottled water, buy yourself a metal bottle and keep the water there.. it`s good for starters and don`t worry about the amount of bacteria from water because it`s not that different than the bacteria in your everyday salad or fruit.

Every bodybuilder uses this diet more intensly and cuts from calories before a competition because you get a more ripped body so it is necessary for building muscle mass and reducing bodyfat.

I`m not going to give too much details, but after a research on 20 athletes that were on a increased protein diet group and a controled one.

At the end of a 4 week study the high protein group had less lean body mass loss, which was substantially larger than the loss of fat mass, when the control diet was consumed.

The drawback with this research was with the fact that the high protein diet group reported an increased fatigue.

What you need to know is that increasing protein intake as before a competition will help minimize losses in lean muscle mass.

Salmon:
Salmon and other fish are the foods with probably the most scientific evidence for heart protection. The active ingredient in salmon is the omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids may reduce risk of CHD by several mechanisms including reducing blood pressure, blocking platelet function and clot formation, and preventing plaque formation in artery walls. One study in the Netherlands following men over a 20 year period showed an obvious inverse relationship between fish consumption and CHD.
Omega-3 fatty acids also help to regulate the electrical activity of the heart, thereby reducing the likelihood of sudden cardiac death.

Almonds:
Almonds and other nuts are a rich source of mono and polyunsaturated fats that can not only reduce total cholesterol but also raise your high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, the “good” cholesterol. Almonds also contain phytosterols that are naturally occurring plant steroids that block the intestinal tract from absorbing all types of fats.

Oats:
Oats belong to a larger category of foods referred to as whole grains. Whole grains contain the entire kernel as opposed to refined grains that have been processed to remove the bran and the germ. While this process allows certain grains to last longer on store shelves, it also removes much of the good stuff like B vitamins, vitamin E, fiber, and antioxidants. Oats, in particular, as found in your morning oatmeal, contain a soluble fiber known as beta-glucan that decreases the total cholesterol in your blood as well as your low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. This is important because it is the LDL or “bad” cholesterol that’s responsible for heart attacks.In addition, whole grains have a low glycemic index, which is a measure of how high a food raises your blood sugar level. Foods with low glycemic index have a clear health advantage, particularly in helping to prevent diabetes (a major risk factor for coronary heart disease).

Red wine:
In moderation (4 to 8 ounces/day), red wine is cardioprotective. This effect comes from antioxidants found in red wine, particularly resveratrol. This compound found in grape extracts has several beneficial effects on the heart, including reducing LDL as well as total blood cholesterol.Other polyphenols found in red wine, have been shown to reduce blood clots by inhibiting a component found in blood known as platelets. Similar to the action of aspirin, which is one of the mainstay therapies in heart attack prevention, red wine helps to prevent platelets from clumping together, which is a key event in coronary artery blockage.