Have you heard of MCT oil but you’re not sure exactly what it is or how it could help? Feel confused no longer—here’s all the lowdown you’ll need on this beneficial fatty acid. What Is MCT Oil? MCT oil is a supplemental easy-to-use oil that contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCT). You can add it to drinks, smoothies, and meals without spoiling the flavor. There are few ... Continue Reading
What Is Ketosis and Why Shedding Pounds Is Easy with It?
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
The Surprising Health Benefits of Coconut Oil
The health benefits of coconut oil, used extensively in tropical countries, include weight loss, skin care, boosted immune system, proper digestion and regulated metabolism. This post from Top Healthy Life discusses how coconut oil works in our body. Why is coconut oil so good? Coconut oil is one of the few foods that can truly be described as a super food. Recently, much ... Continue Reading
Add Years to Life with Ketogenic Diet
A physician conducted a decade-long experiment on the health effects of a ketogenic diet, using himself as the laboratory rat; he experienced improvement in insulin sensitivity, body fat, lipids, blood sugar and other markers. We are just beginning to understand the biological intricacies of aging. A growing body of research is challenging the belief that aging is beyond your ... Continue Reading