Reading Time: 5 minutes Guest blog by Nemanja Sutanovac After a friend’s suggestion, Violeta scheduled a meeting with me to review her condition and goals. At that time, at the age of 52, and after many attempts, in vitro fertilization, and the stress that accompanies it all, Violeta had a second baby and came with only one goal: to …
Reading Time: 5 minutes Digestive Enzymes and Their Role in Health Digestive enzymes are one of the most crucial elements that help digest your food. They work together with HCl to ensure that the food you consume can be absorbed. Your food contains a complex structure that your gut cannot absorb easily. The three main components of anything you …
Reading Time: 8 minutes DECODING THE HUNGER DILEMMA: REGAINING CONTROL AND MAKING BETTER CHOICES Introduction: Have you ever felt caught in a whirlwind of conflicting voices about how you deal with hunger? Me: I’m hungry! Inner voice #1: Eat! Inner voice #2: Or maybe not??? Inner voice #3: EAT! Me: … [slight panic attack] The battle between “eat now” …
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Reading Time: 6 minutes Gallbladder plays a crucial role in health and disease. Diet and exercise are perhaps the most important elements that help improve gallbladder function. Here is how exercise and diet influence gallbladder function. Role of Exercise 1. Effects on Gallstones: Research suggests a direct link between regular exercise and gallbladder health. Gallbladder stones form when the …
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Reading Time: 4 minutes The Turkey Experience No, I was not teaching in Turkey. I was on vacation with my wife. So, in this article, I’m not going to talk about training or classes, but I’ll discuss different strategies to stay healthy and eat right while traveling. Aliona and I decided to go to Turkey for vacation for one …
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Reading Time: 3 minutes The Dominican Experience The Dominican Republic has always been very close to my heart. I have very good friends there with whom I enjoy and share different subjects and experiences. The weather invites me to enjoy their fantastic atmosphere, the food is great, I have unforgettable memories from other trips there, and I got …
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Reading Time: 8 minutes Nikos – An ordinary man’s transformation Nikos’ girlfriend at that time (December 2020) was a very good friend of mine, so when she asked me if I could help him lose some fat, I happily agreed to do my best. When I first met Nikos, it was obvious that he had more than just a …
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Reading Time: 5 minutes The Importance of a Healthy Gut. The human gastrointestinal system is one of the body’s most complicated and crucial structures. Its role in human health and disease extends far beyond food digestion. But what is the gastrointestinal system? The gastrointestinal system comprises the alimentary canal (which includes your esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine), …
Reading Time: 5 minutes Carnitine – Different Types and What Do They Do? Carnitine is a compound that helps in energy generation in the body. It is present in almost all body cells but most abundant in muscles, the brain, the liver, and the kidneys. The natural food sources of carnitine include red meat, fish, dairy, and poultry (1). …
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Reading Time: 5 minutes What is Carnosine? Carnosine is a protein-building block. It is a dipeptide and consists of two amino acids- beta-alanine and histidine. It plays several crucial functions in the body and is found in the muscles, brain, heart, and other body organs. Carnosine mainly comes from animal sources such as beef, turkey, chicken, and organic meats. …