Part 1- What Is Metabolism
Written by adminPart 1: What is Metabolism?
Some people think that the metabolism is a kind of organ, or a body part, that influences digestion.
Actually, the metabolism isn’t any particular body part.
It’s the process by which the body converts food into energy.
Hence, you’ve likely heard of the phrase metabolic process used synonymously [...]
Metabolism and Weight Loss
Written by adminMetabolism and Weight Loss
By now, you already have a sense of how metabolism relates to weight loss (catabolic metabolism, or breaking cells down and transforming them into energy).
To understand this process even more clearly, we can introduce a very important player in the weight loss game: the calorie.
Metabolism and Our Choice of Foods
Written by adminMetabolism and Our Choice of Foods
In our choice-laden grocery stores, with dozens of varieties of foods – hundreds, perhaps – there seems to be a fairly clear awareness of what’s good food, and what’s bad or junk food.
For example, we don’t need a book to remind us that, all else being equal, a [...]
Metabolism and Lowfat
Written by adminMetabolism and Low Fat
Another big reason that people don’t have clear, consistent information on this topic is because, unfortunately, there are a lot of food and supplement companies on the market who don’t want you to know fact from fiction.
They want you to believe that constantly buying “low fat” foods is going to somehow [...]
Metabolism – Anabolism and Catabolism
Written by adminMetabolism – Anabolism and Catabolism
The first function is creating tissue and cells. Each moment, our bodies are creating more cells to replace dead or dysfunctional cells.
For example, if you cut your finger, your body (if it’s functioning properly) will begin – without even wasting a moment or asking your permission –the process [...]