Your circadian rhythm is made up of several physical, mental, and behavioral changes that recur naturally on a 24-hour cycle. Every cell in your body follows this rhythm, as it dictates when they’re most metabolically active, when they produce hormones, and when they repair themselves.
Ketogenic dieting is a method of forcing your body into ketosis — the state of burning fat to use ketones as energy instead of relying solely on glucose. Your body only turns to ketosis under specific dietary conditions. You’ll need to stick to the following checklist to craft a successful keto plan.
2018 was truly the year of R&D for Metabolic Meals. Our team spent a lot of time communicating with customers, analyzing ordering trends and collaborating to add more variety to our menus than ever before. This past year we offered over 200 different entrées in total, expanded our gluten-free baked good line and also gave…
With the holiday season in full swing and 2019 right around the corner, you might be one of the many people around the world who plan to lose weight in the New Year. But if you want that resolution to actually stick so you can see long-term results, you need to stay away from fad diets and start a clean eating plan instead.
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Your exercise selection plays a big role in the number of calories you burn during a workout and for 24 to 48 hours afterward. To burn more calories, challenge your anaerobic lactic system by incorporating multiple large muscle groups — such as the back, glutes, and hamstrings — into the same exercise.
Crafting a good diabetic meal plan — and sticking to it — takes more than just switching out animal proteins for plants and eggs. A good diabetic meal plan consists of everything your body needs to function optimally and to prevent your blood sugar from spiking. Those needs are different for everyone, which is why the “best” meal plan is, too.
Carbs aren’t exactly an essential macronutrient — your body can function fine without them. But when used correctly, carbs can play a role in helping you meet your fitness goals. For instance, carbs replenish the glycogen that your body needs to store and use energy. They also promote serotonin release in the brain, which is essential for recovering from…
Carbohydrates are typically classified as good or bad, but those labels are misleading. Carbs are neither inherently good nor bad; they’re not essential, but they don’t harm your body by themselves. That being said, some carbs are of a much higher quality than others, making them more valuable to your health and well-being. First, let’s…
You have to plan a lot of things around your cycle, but did you know that includes your health and fitness routine? If you’re physically active, then the complex hormone changes you experience each month can pose several unique nutritional and training challenges. The menstrual cycle is 28 days of your body preparing an egg…