7 Ways to Boost Your Metabolism
Posted on March 12, 2008 - Filed Under Other Blog | Leave a Comment
Your basal metabolic rate
—the energy your body expends at rest—is generally determined by your genetics, but new research shows you can trick your body into burning calories more efficiently.read more | digg story
How Important Are B Vitamins?
Posted on March 11, 2008 - Filed Under Nutrition | Leave a Comment
One of the most important vitamin complexes that one can ingest is the B vitamins. Our bodies need all eight of them in order to maintain health. One of the best ways to get these vitamins is by eating a healthy diet. Sometimes, though, taking extra multi vitamins is a good way to get them all. A good way to find out all one can about the B vitamin complex is to do a little research on the internet.
The B vitamin complex is responsible for many aspects of bodily functions. These ones are responsible for the breakdown of carbohydrates, fats… Continue reading
Read More..>>Are You Craving Comfort?
Posted on March 11, 2008 - Filed Under Nutrition | Leave a Comment
When stress builds up, a lot of us turn to comfort foods. The problem is that most of these foods are not very healthy. The good news is that there are foods that may help decrease your stress.
Stress can make people feel insecure and uncertain about the future. Many people turn to so-called “comfort foods” because it reminds them of a time when their lives were much less complicated, such as childhood. Typically, foods like macaroni and cheese, meat and potatoes, chocolate, chips or ice cream embody the “comfort” of being cared for.
While these foods can temporarily make you… Continue reading
Read More..>>Oh, The Mighty "B" Vitamins
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This group of eight water soluble vitamins work together to boost metabolism, keep the skin and muscles healthy, enhance the immune system along with the nervous system. They encourage cell growth and division.
Some of the functions and deficiency signs of these wonderful little troopers are:
* Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Function
Energy metabolism (carbohydrate metabolism), neurological activity, brain and heart function
Deficiency Signs
Beriberi, this condition characterized by fatigue, anorexia, weight loss, gastrointestinal disorders, weakness, heart abnormalities, fluid retention, stunted growth, poor memory convulsions.
* Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Function
Energy production, fatty acid and amino acid synthesis.
Deficiency Signs
Corners of the mouth cracking, tongue inflammation, reddening of the eyes, vision… Continue reading
Read More..>>Can You Eat Your Chia Pet?
Posted on March 11, 2008 - Filed Under Nutrition | Leave a Comment
Whenever I see an interesting news article regarding food and nutrition it perks my ears and the article I read last week about Chia seeds really piqued my interest.
“Ch-Ch-Chia”. Come on, you know the words to the song from those annoying Chia Pet commercials. So sing along.
Those things were kind of weird if you ask me. Spread some green mushy seeds across a clay sculpture, water it and watch it sprout green “hair”.
They made a slight comeback in recent years with more creatures to spread the mush on, ranging from animals to Disney’s Shrek.
But, did you know that Chia seeds… Continue reading
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