Gluten Free, Is It for You?
Gluten free diets have become a recent diet trend among celebrities and people alike. With the increasing popularity and availability of gluten free foods I have gotten a lot of questions about the diet like ” Should I be following a gluten free diet?” and “Are gluten free foods healthier?”. The […]
Increasing Your Metabolism
What is Metabolism?Metabolism is a biochemical process by which your body breaks down food and converts food intoenergy. 3 Factors that determine your metabolic rate or energy needs:1) Basal Metabolic Rate(BMR) [60-75% of needs]: energy needed for basic body functions likebreathing, growing/repairing, blood circulation. BMR is based on age, sex, body size, and amount oflean body mass.2) Food Processing […]