The cholecystokinin hormone (CCK) is a lesser known hormone that has many powerful effects on cravings and satiety. Where Does Cholecystokinin Come From and What is the Mechanism of Secretion? CCK is secreted from the GI tract after eating via two different mechanisms: Neurons that innervate the gut “detect” the contents of the food you’ve …
Today I’m going to discuss very briefly, something I find extremely fascinating and that is hormone optimization; specifically how to optimize testosterone. This fascination started when I was in middle school. I watched my friends change from boys to what seemed like grown ass men in a matter of weeks time. They were all hitting …
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In order to build a body that is worth envying, you will have to learn how to pack on some lean muscle mass. Most know that lifting heavy weights builds muscle, but far less know the science behind what foods build muscle. You see, nutrition is probably just as, if not; more important than your …
Growing up you probably saw those burn fat heart rate zone charts plastered to the gymnasium walls at your school. Are these burn fat heart rate zone charts even accurate? Let’s discuss. What’s the Best Heart Rate Zone for Burning Fat? According to these burn fat heart rate zone charts it would appear working out …
The term “insulin sensitivity” is thrown around a lot today by fitness and nutrition gurus. But what is insulin sensitivity? Insulin sensitivity refers to how responsive tissue is to the hormone insulin. When a tissue is insulin sensitive it has a large nutrient storage response to a small amount of insulin. The opposite of insulin …
Is fat actually important for us to maintain good health? The short answer is yes; they are. Here’s why healthy fats are Important: Healthy fats are important because your body needs lots of fat to function properly. In fact, many different organs are made primarily of fat. You see, fat is one of the basic …
I love HIIT workouts for fat loss. Why? Because compared to steady state cardio (like jogging on a treadmill for an hour) HIIT can burn more calories in a shorter amount of time. It almost sounds too good to be true. Its not! By the way, HIIT stands for “high intensity interval training.” If you …
*Fat Bomb Keto Recipes*. One of the best things about following a ketogenic diet, is that there are some great dessert recipes available. That means if you have a sweet tooth, you can still indulge in some sweet, and decadent treats and maintain a state of ketosis. One of the hardest parts of dieting for …
The formula to calculate net carbs is as follows: Total carbohydrates – (dietary fiber + sugar alcohols) = Net Carbs Try out our Net Carbs Calculator Below ⬇️ Total Carbs: Dietary Fiber: Sugar Alcohols: Net Carbs: Why is Understanding Total Net Carbs Important? If you are adhering to a low carbohydrate or keto type diet …
What is Edamame? Edamame is/are immature soybeans still in the pod. They are a popular Eastern Asian cuisine snack and are prepared by steaming or boiling the seeds while still in the pods. They can be ordered at most sushi bars and restaurants. With some salt, they are a pretty tasty appetizer. What are Lectins? …
