1 in 10 of us may be affected by Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). This hormonal disorder can cause a variety of symptoms such as irregular periods, acne, excess hair growth, and difficulty getting pregnant. Click to learn more about PCOS and how to manage its symptoms through lifestyle changes.
In recent years, going gluten-free has become a popular trend among many people. However, for the majority of individuals, a gluten-free diet is not necessary and can even be harmful. In this blog, we will explore the reasons why you may not need to go gluten-free and how it can impact your health. What is Gluten? Gluten is a protein…
(Pant et al. 2021) Obesity is NOT only genetics I have set an essay question for my students with the title: “It’s in my genes! Or is it? – Genetics vs epigenetics in obesity” It was very interesting reading their take on this, and also seeing the biases come through. I do love checking out references my students used for…
Weight gain is a lot easier as you grow older, particularly as the motivation to exercise also disappears… but you can turn it around any time! Here are some tips how to train to lose weight. One type of exercise that you should consider doing is weight training, also known as strength training or resistance training. Weight training will not…
Lose Weight: How to Exercise and Burn Fat on a Busy Schedule. In my award winning business, I get the opportunity to talk with people from all walks of life about their health, fitness, and weight management goals.
Losing weight and keeping it off is a common goal for many people, but it can be particularly challenging for those living with chronic conditions. Traditional weight loss methods such as strict diets can be difficult to adhere to and may not be sustainable in the long term. However, there are several effective and evidence-based strategies that can help individuals…
Diets and meal plans take the thinking out of the game. You blindly follow a way of eating and rely on the diet to provide you with the exact nutrition plan for your complex body. When you rely on something external for success, like a diet or meal plan, you don’t have input into the decision-making. This can actually disconnect…
There are many popular diets out there, but in this article, we’ll compare the 3 most popular ones – The Ketogenic, Vegan, and finally, The Carnivore diet.
Micronutrients include phytochemicals, vitamins, minerals and last but not least, antioxidants!
The body needs these nutrients to sustain the production of a variety of enzymes and hormones, which relate to the overall healthy functioning of the organism.
Why You Probably Are Not Counting Calories Accurately
In order to lose weight, we need to take in less calories than we burn.
BUT…