In this article I want to talk about why intermittent fasting and low carbohydrate diets work. Whereas counting calories doesn’t work. The problem with the calorie model, calories in – calories out, it doesn’t consider the changes to your BMR Basal Metabolic Rate. Or, consider that not all calories are created equal or how different …
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I would like to talk about tools you can use on a regular basis to stay the weight that feels comfortable to you. We all know weight loss is a personal journey. But weight loss isn’t just about the number on the scale, our metabolic health is vital too. And should be considered as one …
This is a question Dr Jason Fung; MD poses in his book The Obesity Code. He explains how insulin resistance is compartmentalised meaning not all cells are equally insulin resistant. With the main compartments in the body being the brain, liver, and muscle. And that changing the resistance of one doesn’t necessarily change resistance in …
Understanding Food Labels What are food labels? Food labels provide important nutritional information about a food product. The information includes serving size, the number of calories, grams of fat, included nutrients, and a separate list of ingredients. The Nutritional Panel helps you make an informed choice of healthier options. Always compare like foods and use …
This is a huge topic and it affects so many people. Did you know the type of foods you eat can affect you? Making you want them, crave them, and overeat or binge on those foods. If you can reduce the cravings for those foods it will go a long way in helping you put …
Whether you are trying to lose weight or choose better food options to realise optimal health, understanding the difference between calorie dense and nutrient dense foods is a step in the right direction. This can be a bit of a tricky area but basically, calorie dense foods are mostly products that are a combination and …