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The Role of Insulin in Weight Loss

04/04/23

Weight loss can be a challenging journey, but understanding the role of insulin in our bodies can help make the process easier. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps regulate blood sugar levels. It acts by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells to be used as energy or stored as fat. […]

NASH: How Cereals, Starches and Legumes Affect Your Liver Health

31/03/23

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition where there is an accumulation of fat in the liver. In severe cases, it can lead to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), which is a more serious form of the disease that can cause liver damage, inflammation, and scarring. Research suggests that certain dietary factors, including carbohydrates, can play […]

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Intermittent fasting – what happens in your body during the first 14 hours?

07/02/23

Blood glucose rising stage Carbohydrates generally account for about half (roughly 40 to 55%) of our daily energy intake. After a meal, carbs are transformed into monosaccharides, mainly glucose, through digestion and are absorbed in the small intestine through capillaries. Glucose molecules are carried through the bloodstream to the liver and then distributed to the […]

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Part 3-Building Muscle By Calculating Daily Carbohydrates Intake

17/12/18

In our previous posts, we looked at the surprisingly technical process of building muscle by first calculating optimal daily caloric intake levels, and determining the necessary daily amount of protein and fat necessary to reach your target goal. In this article, we’ll tell you how to meet your daily carbohydrate intake level. As a reminder, […]

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What You Should Eat After A Cardio Workout

06/12/18

In this article, we’ll take a look at what you should eat after your cardio workouts, depending on the intensity levels and duration of the workouts themselves. What should you eat after a moderate cardio? ‘Moderate’ is generally a session that lasts for 30- to 45-minutes, and could include activities such as running or an […]

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Spotlight on the glycemic index: A good guide to good carbs

09/03/18

Carbohydrates such as bread, pasta, potato, rice and legumes, form the very basis of our diet and are essential energy sources, but are they all created equal? The terms Simple sugars and complex carbohydrates have been used for years to classify carbohydrates according to their molecular structure. It was believed that simple sugars were rapidly […]

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Looking to Lose Weight Fast?….Think Again

12/01/18

Choosing a quick fix diet to lose weight rapidly may be unsustainable and can lead to a long term unhealthy relationship with food. Sustained weight loss can come with managing a proper daily calorie deficit, safely increasing your physical activity, reconsidering your carb intake, and getting a good night’s sleep. Read the full article on […]

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Simple Ways To Avoid Hidden Sugar in Foods

22/12/17

Sugar is strongly present in our daily diet, regardless of our culture, our origins or our food preferences. However, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), sugar consumption of simple sugars (Simple sugars are carbohydrates that are quickly absorbed by the body to produce energy. They contain only one or two units of sugar or […]

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The Importance of Macronutrients in Weight Loss

14/12/17

Counting calories is an important part of making smarter nutritional choices. Dieticians, nutritionists, and fitness experts alike now recommend looking beyond the quantity of calories, and measuring the macronutrients of the food you eat in order to achieve weight loss goals. This is now being called macro dieting. Macro dieting aims to feed the body […]

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