The quality of the food that we consume also has a direct impact on the energy we can use from those foods. This process is explained below. Different categories or levels exist in determining the body’s ability to convert consumed foods into energy. These levels or theory, as seen below, are referred to as ‘The … Continue reading Which Food Group Produces The Most Energy? →

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that affects a woman’s hormone levels. Women with PCOS produce higher-than-normal amounts of male hormones. This hormone imbalance usually causes them to skip menstrual periods and makes it harder for them to get pregnant. Women with PCOS also have trouble losing weight. But did you know that there … Continue reading PCOS – Which Type Do You Have? →

  Diabetes is now recognised as the world’s fastest growing chronic condition. The number of people with type 2 diabetes is rapidly growing in each country. In 2013, diabetes caused 1.5 million deaths globally. Higher blood glucose levels also caused an additional 2.2 million deaths, by increasing the risks of cardiovascular and other diseases.   … Continue reading Diabetes – The World’s Fastest Growing Chronic Condition →

    It is nearly that time of year when we receive a visit from the jolly old man in the red suit.   For many of us he brings a little more than the usual presents and good cheer.   Christmas is often a time when we accumulate excess kilograms and are constantly dealing … Continue reading How To Avoid Gaining Weight This Christmas! →