Body Building
Let’s pretend that we are working at a construction site. Building requires 3 main things: 1. The basic building materials (brick, wood, shingles, etc.) 2. Something that holds the building materials together (mortar, nails, glue, etc.) 3. Someone with the correct tools and knowledge to put it all together (bricklayer, carpenter, roofer, etc.) Possible…
Essential Fatty Acids
Essential Fatty Acids Why are “good” fats and Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) needed in our diet? 1. Your body needs healthy fat for: *Hormones *Cushioning body organs and keeping you warm *Energy (energy value of fat is actually double that of carbohydrates or protein) *Healthy brain, heart, nerve tissues *Healthy skin, nails, hair, bones…
Trans Fats
The hydrogenation process creates a very toxic product that wreaks havoc without our bodies: *The molecular structure of the fat is changed from a naturally occurring formation to a formation that is rarely found in nature called a “trans” formation, hence, the name “trans fats” or “trans fatty acids”. *Trans fats look similar enough…
Fats
Are you confused about fats? What’s good? What’s bad? What do all those terms mean? It gets very confusing. Why is there such an increase in heart disease, cancer, arthritis, fibromyalgia, and many other conditions that were basically unheard of a hundred years ago? What’s changed? Our environment and our diets have changed dramatically. …
Fiber, Vitamins and Minerals
Why do we need fiber? Fiber provides the bulk we need to keep food moving through our large intestine. It binds or absorbs the harmful things in your food to make sure they are eliminated from your body. Fiber also helps you absorb nutrients, helps keep you regular, encourages growth of good bacteria, and…
Carbohydrates, Enzymes and Bacteria
The smallest molecule of a carbohydrate is a type of sugar called glucose. This glucose provides the fuel for all body tissues and functions. There are 2 types of food carbohydrates: 1. Simple Carbohydrates *These enter the bloodstream quickly and cause a rapid increase in blood sugar levels. *They also provide instant, but not…
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