by Francesca | May 1, 2022 | Diabetes, Nutrients, Protein, Wellness
Type 3 Diabetes As A Metabolic Condition Type-2 diabetes is a chronic metabolic condition that affects an estimated 425 million people worldwide. It is one of the biggest public health problems, and this already high number is estimated to surpass 600 million cases...
by Francesca | Apr 29, 2022 | Wellness
Iodine, selenium, zinc, and manganese Minerals are a vital component of our diet as they facilitate proper growth and development, and they are crucial cofactors in metabolism. Like vitamins, minerals have recommended daily allowance (RDA), and both deficiency...
by Francesca | Apr 26, 2022 | carbohydrates, Digestion, Nutrition 101, Wellness
Carbohydrates are an important macronutrient and a significant source of energy in the diets of multiple populations across the globe. Carbohydrate intake over the past 75-100 years has varied greatly from region to region, and there is huge disparity in data...
by Francesca | Apr 22, 2022 | Digestion, Nutrition 101, Recipes, Wellness
What are the roles of lipoproteins and cholesterol in the body? Consider the interplay of insulin and cholesterol. How does a client’s insulin level impact his/her level of cholesterol? What is the current standard of care for someone who presents with elevated...
by Francesca | Apr 19, 2022 | Healthy Weight, Nutrition 101, Wellness
Our total daily energy expenditure (TDEE) is dictated by three factors: resting metabolic rate (RMR), which is the number of calories our body needs to perform metabolic functions when it is at rest; the number of calories burnt through physical activity, non-exercise...
by Francesca | Apr 12, 2022 | B Vitamins, Digestion
Folate, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Choline B vitamins are a class of water-soluble vitamins that are essential to maintain health and to carry out a host of metabolic functions. There are 8 different B vitamins that are necessary for several organs and systems to...