Calories can be defined as potential energy for the body. In fact, anything we eat is considered to be potential energy for our body. This energy can take the form of fats, cholesterol, carbohydrates or proteins, and each of these has a respective number of calories. For example, four calories are found in one gram of protein, one...
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Everyone wants to eat healthier, however many of us barely understand what that means, let alone where to start. We wrote this article to try to take some of the mystery out of it, and help put you on the right track. By definition, a healthy diet is defined as being a nutritional regime that either improves your health or maintains...
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With the recent popularity of hundreds of “low-carb” diets, more and more people are choosing to omit carbohydrates from their diet. While this may provide a quick (though usually temporary) way of losing weight, completely cutting carbohydrates from your diet is generally not a wise decision. This is because there are...
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Ever heard of a small fruit that alters your taste buds, making all sour things sweet? Synsepalum dulcificum, also known as the “Miracle Fruit” is a West African native berry that has been enjoying a recent refresh in American interest. Chewing the fruit, or letting one of the commercial tablets dissolve in your mouth,...
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