Apple cider vinegar has been credited with curing a number of health ailments such as flu, and warts and, consequently, many health experts believe that it is an essential part of the armory when it comes to improving and maintaining health. Apple cider vinegar is a useful addition to salad dressings, marinades, and pickles, but […]
If you are trying to lose weight, it is essential that you try to rev up your metabolism. How fast your metabolism work depends on a number of factors such as gender, activity level, muscle / body fat percentage, and age. Men usually burn more calories than women, even while resting and for most people, […]
Generally a person will wake up in the morning and their blood sugar will be slightly elevated. This “dawn phenomenon” is the result of normal hormonal changes which cause the body to create insulin regardless of whether or not a person has diabetes. Whilst a person is asleep, the body produces growth hormones, cortisol, glucagon […]
The human body uses three main sources of energy: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. The ability to run, swim, ski, and generally survive results from the ability of the body to extract energy from food. Each of the different fuel sources – carbohydrates, protein, and fat – follow different metabolic pathways in the body but they […]
A quick brew might be the first thing that most people reach for when they need that sudden jolt of energy to start their day but it’s unlikely that it will be enough to fight off drowsiness for hours on end. And whilst there are no foods which can offer a “quick fix” for our […]