Walk into the produce section in any reputable supermarket and you’re likely to notice a rainbow of colors. It’s not just about aesthetics, though; the colors of each fruit and vegetable you eat carry a far deeper meaning and significance than you might think. Each color represents various plant compounds that can benefit your health. […]
Is what (and how) you’re eating making you fat and tired?
Nutrition and diet information seems to be available everywhere, and each expert and organization tries to lead you in their direction because they believe that they know best and their advice is going to help you not be fat and tired. Right? Well, maybe. We’ve all heard–and maybe lived through–the intense focus on how much […]
Should you be drinking coffee?
You either love or hate coffee, whether you like the taste or not (or whether it’s just a reason to drink sugar and cream), and how it makes you feel; for example, how your gut reacts and how your mind responds to it. And let’s not forget the crazy headlines that say one day that […]
What is metabolism?
What is metabolism? The word “metabolism” is thrown around a lot these days, but what really IS metabolism? You might have heard that if your metabolism is too slow, you might gain weight. But what exactly does this all mean? “Metabolism” describes all of the biochemical reactions in your body. It’s how you take in […]
How your hormones affect your weight and energy
Are willpower and self-control the real solutions to sub-par energy levels and extra body weight? Maybe not. The more accurate answer might lie with your very powerful hormones. And we’re not just talking about sex hormones here; we’re talking about the hormones that directly affect your blood sugar, metabolism (the result of all the processes […]
