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Metabolism and Nutrition – Part 2

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metabolism

In last week’s blog we looked at the science behind metabolism. This week we’ll look at how we can boost our metabolism in our daily diet.Metabolism Boosting Ideas for our Daily DietThe following are some ideas of how you can incorporate the sirtuin activating foods and niacin rich foods into your daily diet: • Use olive oil in salad dressings. • Have a jar of olives handy to snack on and add olives to salads or cooked dishes. Tapenade makes a good topping for oat cakes or rye bread. • Swap…

Metabolism and Nutrition

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Nutrition and MetabolismWhat do you think of when you hear the word “metabolism”?Weight loss, energy, getting older? The term is used in many contexts…but what does it really mean? One authoritative definition of metabolism is the following:“The whole range of biochemical processes that occur within a living organism. Metabolism consists of anabolism (the build-up of substances) and catabolism (the break-down of substances). The term metabolism is commonly used to refer specifically to the break-down of food and its transformation into energy.”So what does that mean? It means metabolism is the body’s process…

4 Impressive Reasons To Eat More Plant-Based Foods!

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plant-based foods

During flu and cold season, building your immunity is very important. One way you can do this is by eating more whole, plant-based foods. Here are athlete and author Brendan Brazier’s 4 reasons why you should start incorporating more nutrient-dense foods into your diet. 1. Plant-Based Foods Provide Energy Before the body can turn cooked food into usable fuel, it must produce enzymes to aid in the digestion process. A healthy person can create these enzymes, but it costs energy, which creates a nominal amount of stress. As we get…

The Importance of Accountability & Support for Weight Loss Goals

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accountability

How to Be Accountable to Your Weight Loss Goals When trying to achieve weight loss goals by dieting and exercising, willpower alone is not always enough to stay on track. To be able to lose weight and keep it off for good, accountability and support are the key. However, we all know that maintaining accountability and finding support is easier said than done. The following are some ways to help keep you accountable and supported through your weight loss journey.   Create your weight loss plan Write down your weight loss plan on paper…

Larah Brook – An Inspiration

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Larah

Today I am so happy, this beautiful lady Larah Brook made my day! 14 kilograms down and 10 to go! Larah is running her first half marathon in October and we’ve been working together since January to build some base fitness and lose weight in order to run injury free. Thanks especially to Dave Coombs from PhysioLogic Physiotherapy Gold Coast for the running drills and rehabilitation and Ian Curnow Chiropractor and Owner of Tweed Coast Chiropractic for help in getting this girl in shape to run. Watch this space! Larah…

Ladies – want to lose weight?

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Weight loss, lose weight

Lose weight using a scientifically substantiated method. No fads, no meal replacements, no gruelling exercise regimes; just simple but effective nutrition and exercise advice. I recently read a research study on weight loss in females. The female subjects had around 10kg to lose. They followed a sensible diet which included low GI carbs, lean protein, plenty of fruits & vegetables and good fats as well as exercised for 30 minutes per day. They lost substantial amounts of weight, and in fact the study was so effective that a few participants had…