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The way the body turns food into energy or fat storage is through metabolism. People bodies respond differently to the food they eat and this is, at least in part, programmed by their bodies. Being programmed refers to genetics. For some people metabolism is very high so their food rapidly turns into energy and is burned. For others whose metabolism… Read more »
Losing weight does not have to be an excruciating ordeal. On the contrary, it can be a very simple process if you do it right. The bottom line is that you must balance your diet in order to keep your blood sugar balanced. In order to do this you must create the right attitude and environment to do so in…. Read more »
After almost a decade of people in America being advised to follow dietary guidelines as laid down by the United States Government, a new study is now terming them to be obsolete. The study in ‘American Journal of Clinical Nutrition’ states that the food pyramid if followed is not able to maintain the right nutrient levels in our body. The… Read more »
For the past few years the only explanation that people had about the toned bodies of French people when compared to the Americans was their use of wine and olive oil. But more than these two characters, it’s the revolutionary diet programme that the French seem to be following that’s keeping the fat off their body. The Dukan diet which… Read more »
It is very difficult to identify healthy food. Some foods are easy to identify such as the broccoli are healthy to eat whereas the doughnuts are not. However, there are many foods in the ‘gastronomical gray area’. So the questions that very often come to our minds are- Is eating yogurt healthy? What about fruit juice and wheat bread? Is… Read more »
Sugar is considered to be a dietary evil even though our brain cannot function properly without it. So, some important questions which arise here are: Should sugar be avoided at all costs? Or is it fine to consume it in the form such as fructose which is fruit sugar? Before these questions are answered, there are some nutritional facts regarding… Read more »
What does it mean to have a healthy diet? Eating well means focusing on a balanced eating plan that will meet your unique nutritional needs. Keeping in mind your individual needs is important. Several factors determine nutritional requirements – age, gender, lifestyle, activity level and overall health are a few of these factors. Talking with your doctor or a nutritionist… Read more »