Hormones play a vital role in the body’s regulation of weight and appetite. Those that are seeing their weight plateau despite their best efforts at healthy eating and exercise may be experiencing an imbalance of these hormones. Luckily, there are a few tips and tricks to restoring this balance and, as a result, promoting the
Most people don’t know how metabolisms function. They understand that a slow or sluggish metabolism can cause weight gain and difficulties in losing weight. But a slow metabolism can be much more problematic than having a hard time shedding body fat. People who have a poor functioning metabolism may experience certain symptoms. Ever feel cranky
Many people struggle to ingest adequate amounts of protein, especially in situations where our protein needs are increased due to exercise or other bodily stress, growth, and development, or an illness. Adequate protein intake is important for building, repairing, and maintaining body tissues including bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood. Although there are many commercial
Fat has probably been the most misunderstood macronutrient: In the old days, when you need to lose weight for health reasons. Doctors would advise you to avoid fats entirely. A terrible idea. Also, a lot of misinformation has been spread about its role in several health conditions. Luckily, thanks to advancements in science, we now
As of 2019, around 39% of adults worldwide are overweight. And at risk of developing a (serious) health condition. This huge number has a lot to do with the negative effects of “bad” carbs. And people simply eating enough good carbs. Because, no, not all carbs are created equal. For you to understand the differences
Feeling stressed out? Maybe you have a high-pressure deadline at work, laundry and dishes piling up at home, or an empty bank account. In today’s hectic society, there’s just no way to escape stress. In fact, some studies have found that 90% of all visits to primary care doctors are related to stress! But that
