*information obtained from Human Body by D.K Energy is needed for the functioning of body cells. This energy is produced by the breaking down food molecules in various chemical reactions, in particular the Krebs cycle that takes place within a cell's mitochondria. Because the energy cannot be used directly by the cell, it is stored … Continue reading How Food Provides Energy
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The Grocery Store is a BATTLEFIELD
*information obtained from Salt, Sugar & Fat by Michael Pollan We must be PREPARED for war when we enter the grocery store; we must defend ourselves when we walk through those doors. Some of the tricks being used to seduce us are subtle, and awareness is key: the gentle canned music: the in-store bakery aromas; … Continue reading The Grocery Store is a BATTLEFIELD
Compulsive Patterns
*information obtained from Salt, Sugar & Fat by Michael Pollan A research psychiatrist and scientist, she pioneered the use of brain imaging in finding parallels between food and narcotics, and she became convinced that for some people, overeating is as difficult to overcome as some drug addictionsPage 342 Processed sugar in certain individuals can produce … Continue reading Compulsive Patterns
Close the Price Gap
*information obtained from Salt, Sugar & Fat by Michael Pollan " The low cost of processed foods has been thwarting the development of healthier ways of feeding the world. We're hooked on the inexpensive food, just like we're hooked on cheap energy. The real question is this price sensitivity and, unfortunately, the growing disparity of … Continue reading Close the Price Gap
Date Balls
Ingredients: Pitted Dates, Shredded Coconut (optional: Agave) First, you will add 15 dates into a good processor until it’s all broken down. You can add 1 tsp of agave to help the mixture hold. Now, pour ½ cup of shredded coconut into a bowl. Then, take your dates and form into a ball; right after … Continue reading Date Balls
Restoring Taste Buds
Taste Buds play a key role in choosing what you will consume and what you won’t consume. This is a big reason why food manufacturers load processed foods with salt, sugar, fat and other chemicals that will have your taste buds screaming “ WE WANT MORE”. They have engineered these foods to create the perfect … Continue reading Restoring Taste Buds
Link Calories to Required Activity to Burn Calories
I feel that the greatest thing that food manufacturers or food companies could do for us is; to create a chart that links the calories in there foods to the required activity mandatory to burn those calories. For example, if you were aware that it would take more than 10+ minutes of intense training just … Continue reading Link Calories to Required Activity to Burn Calories
Dangers of Iron Supplements
Iron is essential and is the most abundant metals on earth; but yet there is a worldwide deficiency. Which leads to people feeling the need to take iron supplements since they don’t consume enough on a daily. However, this comes with a price to pay. DID YOU KNOW: iron supplements are pro-oxidative meaning they promote … Continue reading Dangers of Iron Supplements
August Challenge
For the whole month of August; I haven't been listening to any kind of music intentionally. I can't control others, so if I visit a spot or family member and they are playing music; I can't force them to stop. I decided to take upon this challenge because music is information. Music is food to … Continue reading August Challenge
$25 Nutrition Guide
I created a Nutrition Guide to help people obtain optimal health. This nutrition guide breaks down the true definition of nutrition, how to obtain optimal health through nutrition and explains the importance of nutrition. In addition, you’ll receive: Groceries List | Foods you should be buying at the store; which would help you obtain optimal … Continue reading $25 Nutrition Guide
