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- 3. This hormone, often termed the "stress hormone," is produced by the adrenal glands and plays a significant role in the body's fight-or-flight response.
- 4. A protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, avoided by individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
- 7. Minerals in your body that have an electric charge, important for hydration and muscle function.
- 13. The body's way of cleaning out damaged cells, in order to regenerate newer, healthier cells, a process often associated with fasting.
- 15. A form of exercise that emphasizes the balanced development of the body through core strength, flexibility, and awareness.
- 18. A form of high-intensity interval training that involves 20 seconds of intense effort followed by 10 seconds of rest, repeated for four minutes.
- 19. A protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and returns carbon dioxide from the tissues back to the lungs.
- 20. Compounds that protect cells from damage caused by free radicals; commonly found in fruits and vegetables.
- 23. Exercise that requires pumping of oxygenated blood by the heart to deliver oxygen to working muscles.
- 24. A protein-rich seed that has become a popular gluten-free choice for a source of fiber, iron, and magnesium.
- 25. The ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort, often developed through regular training.
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- 1. Compounds produced by plants, found in fruits and vegetables, that are beneficial to human health.
- 2. A type of dietary fiber that aids in digestion and is found in foods like oats and beans, often recommended by nutritionists for gut health.
- 5. Often referred to as detox, a process or period of time in which one abstains from or rids the body of toxic or unhealthy substances.
- 6. A form of exercise that involves explosive movements to develop muscular power, commonly used in athletic training.
- 8. A high-intensity fitness regimen that incorporates elements from several sports and types of exercise.
- 9. A fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves.
- 10. The primary neurotransmitter involved in muscle contraction and movement, crucial for transmitting nerve signals to muscle cells.
- 11. The process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy.
- 12. This training method alternates between high-intensity and low-intensity exercise, popularized for its cardiovascular benefits and efficiency.
- 14. Beneficial bacteria that are especially good for your digestive system, often added to yogurts or taken as supplements.
- 16. An essential mineral that plays a crucial role in bone health, recommended by dietitians to prevent osteoporosis; found in dairy products and leafy greens.
- 17. Vitamins and minerals that are essential for proper body functioning, though needed in smaller quantities than macronutrients.
- 21. The process of heat production in organisms, a metabolic process that can influence weight loss and energy expenditure.
- 22. An exercise where one lifts a barbell from the ground to the hips, then lowers it back down, targeting the posterior chain muscles.