Inflammation is part of the body’s immune response. It alerts the body to a wound or injury, like when your ankle will start to throb and swell after a sprain, so your immune system can fix it. It is not just external injuries that cause inflammation, however. Things...
Eating high glycemic food such as processed, rapidly digested carbohydrates triggers changes in levels of insulin and other hormones. Hormone responses that profoundly changes your metabolism resulting in increased fat production which leads to excess fat storage. The...
The main difference between these different types is how they behave in the body. Caproic, caprylic, and capric acids go straight to the liver to be used for energy, instead of being absorbed in small intestine and potentially stored as fat. Therefore, MCTs are...
Are your workouts not producing the results you want? Do you find yourself easily losing muscle mass, growing tired at the gym, or not looking the way you want to? If so, you may not be doing the right training to produce the results you desire. Before you can...
Apples – Apples are high in fiver but low in calories. Foods with increased fiber can slow down digestion and keep you feeling satisfied for longer periods of time. Raspberries – Because of their sweetness, they can satisfy a sugar craving. These offer fiber as well...
Consuming even moderate amounts of added sugars and sources can double the production of fat in the liver. An intake of 80 grams of sugar a day – equivalent to 27oz of a typical soft drink – triggers overactive fat production in the liver. The World Health...
