In this busy life, eating three healthy meals a day can be a challenge. Too often, “on-the go” protein bars, yogurts, and cereals are laden with sugar, which is bad for the waistline. Going out for lunch is tough- it’s hard to decipher how healthy a meal is. What was it cooked in unhealthy oils? How much dressing is
Daily chronic stress can be debilitating. You have a massive to do list, a demanding job and a household to manage. You feel pressure, tension, achy and endlessly tired. All you want to do is bury yourself under your bed covers and hide but you know that is not a possibility.
Don’t stress about stress! One of the things you can
It’s no secret, especially within the last 10-15 years that high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is not good for a healthy body. Unfortunately, the pitfall is that it is still found in so many foods. Most of us know that we will find HFCS in soda, candies and baked goods. But, many don’t realize it’s hidden in foods we might
Summer is upon us. It’s been long chilly winter and now is the time let loose and feel free. After being cooped up we want to get outside and enjoy all that summer has to offer.
Warm temperatures, green trees and longer days. Shorts, t-shirts, tank tops and bathing suits. It’s also wedding season, travel season and a season
“Why do I need supplements when I am healthy?”
“I eat healthy and exercise regularly; do I still need a supplement?”
“With a different report or news story every week… how do we know?”
These are all questions we ask ourselves.
Even with the best intentions, in the United States, most American’s diets are compromised, as the majority of vegetables and fruits are grown
Like many things in the human body, cravings and appetite control are regulated by hormones. Leptin and ghrelin are both naturally occurring hormones within the body that affect appetite. Leptin is created by fat cells and decreases appetite, while ghrelin increases appetite. The body’s sensitivity to these hormones is what creates our feelings of hunger. An increased resistance to leptin
Amino acids are the core of all cells in the human body. Therefore, intake of amino acids during weight loss insures the maintenance of muscle mass while losing fat. Overall, amino acids perform two tasks: synthesis of proteins and various biomolecules and the oxidization of urea and carbon dioxide. There are eight essential amino acids which the body cannot create
Recent studies show that taste perception may have an even greater impact on our appetite than we may think. Our sensitivity to fatty acids in food can influence how much of that food is consumed, before it is digested to make an impact on the body, physically or psychologically. Based on evolution, it is probable that the ability to perceive
