Lose Weight, Gain Health: The Unexpected Side Effects of Weight Loss
Achieving a healthy body composition and practicing a healthy and active lifestyle can decrease the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, Type II Diabetes, stroke, heart attack, as well as decrease back pain, joint pain, and so much more! But we expect these benefits from weight loss, and they are perhaps the reason […]
Does Your Metabolism Slow Down?
Metabolism is a very important factor when it comes to weight loss. Oftentimes, we tend to blame our metabolism as to why we are not losing weight. Can it really be to blame? And is it something that slows over time? First, let’s start with an insight into what metabolism is and how it works. […]
Fiber Facts
Dietary fiber, the indigestible part of plant foods that is commonly found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes, is important for our health and wellbeing. Fiber is a carbohydrate but depending on the type of fiber it is, our bodies may or may not be able to break it down into glucose. Fiber can […]