Insulin is the hormone that keeps your blood sugar from going too high. When you think about blood sugar you may think blood tests, doctor's visits, pregnancy or perhaps that blood sugar is not really a problem for you. However there are 1 million Australians currently battling type 2 diabetes and perhaps even scarier, a … Continue reading Hormone Series: Insulin
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This has to be one of the most misunderstood yet highly-profitable molecules in the human body. Let's go through a few cholesterol myths. Myth #1: Cholesterol is dangerous / toxic. You might be surprised to discover that cholesterol is actually needed for the production of: Cell structures and membranes (so any growth or repair)Vitamin D … Continue reading Cholesterol Myths
Paleo, primal, low-carb, no-sugar, low-sugar, keto... blah blah blah. Here's what I do when I've been indulging too much and want to strip off the excess weight. I cut some carbs. Carbs raise blood glucose and insulin levels, they make your energy go up and then down again leaving you hungry, irritable and reaching for … Continue reading How I Lose Weight Easily Without Counting Calories, Giving Up Chocolate Or Rebounding A Week Later.
If you haven't heard someone go on a rant about sugar yet - buckle up. It's time we flipped our diet ideas upside down because the only thing low-fat is good for is low-mood. Here's what you need to know about sugar: Ever since the low-fat guidelines were introduced, people have become FATTER. Why? Because … Continue reading The Real Reason You’re Not Losing Weight
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