You’re asking a lot of good questions about digestive enzymes lately- here’s a little information. Digestive enzymes facilitate the chemical breakdown of food into smaller, absorbable components. Our bodies naturally produce various enzymes that encounter food at different places in the digestive process: first in the mouth, stomach, and finally, within the small intestine.…
The truth is that as we age everyone’s metabolism slows. What you eat becomes very important especially after 40. Did you know that after 40, muscle mass starts to decline at roughly 1% a year. At 50, the decline picks up additional speed (yikes!). So, if you’re not starting with some good muscle to begin…
Everyone is so busy these days…. Being “stressed” is a pretty common condition. The reality is that life isn’t going to slow down for most of us- right? Every body is unique and so are the mechanisms that can contribute to stress and anxiety in each person. It’s important to be mindful about regular things in…
Protein is critical to build and maintain muscle, recover post-workout, support immune function, stabilize energy, and help you feel fuller, longer. It is important aspect of every plan I recommend. There are different types of protein replacement options. Don’t be confused- I can help. Whey protein isolate has been well-studied in recent years and shown…
Muffin top or maybe noticing weight sort of …“moving around”? For most people a slowing metabolism is a natural result of age, hormonal imbalance, poor diet, lack of sleep, or lack of exercise. Don’t be fooled by sales and marketing- there isn’t a magic supplement or a special cleanse. Top of my list? Eliminate…
We are all unique. Protein requirements vary based on age, gender, size, body fat percentage, activity levels, and other factors, most people need roughly 0.8 to 1 gram of protein per kilogram of body weight. That’s roughly 80 grams of protein per day for a 180-pound man (81 kilograms x 1 = 81 grams protein).…
So, ever catch yourself adding a sticky note (or two?) on top of your existing journal or calendar notes? Maybe that’s just me….thought I’d check in on my daily intake of nutrients for brain health…like asap. For a healthy, alert, ever-growing brain we need a balance of lean protein, good fats and complex carbohydrates along…
The liver is our body’s main toxin processing engine; it acts like a filter in preventing toxic substances contained in foods from passing into your blood stream. The thousands of enzyme systems that are responsible for virtually every body activity are constructed in the liver. The liver is also responsible for producing bile, another form…
The glycemic index (GI) is a ranking of carbohydrates on a scale from 0 to 100 according to the extent to which they raise blood sugar levels after eating. Foods with a high GI are those which are rapidly digested and absorbed and result in significant elevations in blood sugar levels. Low-GI foods, because they…
