• One ounce of peanut butter provides 11 percent of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin E, an antioxidant that plays an important role in helping prevent heart disease and certain role in helping prevent heart disease and certain types of cancer.
• Peanut butter is also an excellent source of protein! 4 table spoons of peanut butter contain 14 grams of protein.
• Peanut butter also contains zinc which is good for your immune system.

And another interesting thing about Will and Hardy is that they seem to shave areas of their body that I thought only pro athletes do. They do facials, and Will even pluck eyebrows. I'm not sure as whether I should be fascinated or disturbed by all of this. So in conclusion, we at Peanut Brigade bring you these facts and tips about safe nutrition and exercise.

• Protein and energy bars can be dangerous. While energy bars are easy to grab on the way out the door, they often use ma huang or ephedra, a stimulant that if misused can cause dangerously high blood pressure and a fast heart rate if abused.
• Protein and energy bars are engineered foods. While fruits and vegetables are considered protective and wholesome foods, they are underconsumed in most athletes' diets. There is also less fiber in these bars and you can overdose on the minerals. If a bar contains fifty percent of the RDA for Zinc and you consume several bars a day, you will excrete the excess vitamins in your urine and your body could devlop mineral imbalances. Too much zinc has also been shown to elevate cholesterol levels.
• Be cautious of the additives in shakes. Too much And shakes should notbe considered a substitute for a meal. You still need a well rounded diet of fruits and vegetables.
• Too much Creatine Monohydrate can deplete your system of Calcium. If the body is receiving an external supply of creatine, it will automatically stop producing its own. The by-product of creatine can also put stress on your kidneys and liver. There have been cases of people suffering painful urinary problems, frequent urination, mild acne and even diarrhea due to too much Creatine Monohydrate.
• Androstenedione could be dangerous. Studies have indicated that it could increase your risk forheart attacks and certain types of cancer. A hormone precursor of testosterone, studies have shown that it can cause severe mood swing in some.
• Add more water to your diet. If you work out without the proper fluids, you could experience dehydration, nausea, dizziness and even a drop in blood pressure. And don't wait until you are thirsty. Drink throughout your workout. And as a healthy regimen, be sure to drink 8 to 10 glasses of water a day to keep your system regulated.
• If you want to lose weight, get in shape, or tain for a specific atheltic event please go to a nutritionist or sports nutritionist, they can help you work out a program that suits your needs. Following fads will not accomplish anything and they could hurt you in the process.