WHAT IS WELLNESS?
Wellness is the act of practicing healthy habits on a daily basis to attain better…
4 Reasons People Choose Junk Food Over Healthy Food
Junk food tends to be cheap, tasty and filling. However, it’s been associated with a…
Obesity and Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The COVID-19 pandemic is presenting unprecedented challenges around the world. Apart from the health risks…
What is my immune system and why is it so important?
When your immune system is in tip-top condition, you almost certainly don’t even notice it…
FAT DISTRIBUTION VS. BMI: WHICH IS MORE IMPORTANT?
This study examined the impact of obesity on total and cardiovascular mortality in individuals with…
PROTEINS, AMINO ACIDS AND MUSCLE PROTEIN SYNTHESIS
Proteins are broken down by the digestive system into 21 amino acids. Among these there…
TASTE PERCEPTION AND OBESITY
There are five basic tastes that humans perceive on the tongue including bitter, sweet, salty,…
The Importance of Shape
What is your shape? You may think you know when you look in the mirror,…
7 Tips to Improve Your Eating Habits
Habits can be hard to change because, well, they are habits. Each year, many of…