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All of us know that the basic formula for losing weight is diet and exercise. But, if we go deeper into the diet portion of the weight-loss equation, it gets more complicated. Losing weight is never as easy as that equation makes it sound. Fruit, vegetables, what about whole grains? What about all those healthy fats we keep hearing about? There is possibly as much ... Continue Reading
While information regarding proper nutrition generally is somewhat conflicted and at times even contradictory, there are a few basic dietary guidelines that nearly all health professionals seem to agree with. In addition, although many of the following nutrition facts should be common sense when it comes to practicing healthy eating, even experts often spread myths and ... Continue Reading
Like many people, I thoroughly enjoyed myself while spending time with friends and family this past holiday season, but that also meant I overindulged. I’m not sure about you, but I probably ate my weight in cheese over the holidays, not to mention the delicious home-baked goods, and the bread. It's January, and just like everyone, I’m thinking about shedding the few extra ... Continue Reading
Ketosis is a normal metabolic process that happens when the body does not have enough glucose for energy, and so it burns stored fat instead. This results in an increased presence of certain amino acids in the body that can be degraded directly into acetyl-CoA, which is the precursor of ketone bodies. Some people use their diet to encourage this process of ketosis to occur ... Continue Reading
This year brought a lot of change to the world, including some (more) crazy diets. In fact, these “fad” diet trends began as early as ancient Greek and Roman times. Oftentimes, fad diets are incredibly restrictive and unsustainable for long-term weight loss, hence the term. Some fad diets can even be dangerous for the body. Compiled below are four of the craziest diets of ... Continue Reading
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