Introduction If diet and weight are as important to health and wellbeing as experts believe. Bristish men need to make changes to what they eat and how often they exercise. They are too overweight and suffer years of ill-health despite the fact that per capita health funding is the highest in the world. The statistics […]
Burn calories by walking The amount of calories burned during the aerobic workout depends on several variables: intensity of the workout, duration of training and weight of the trainee. Walking is less stressful than running. A person weighing 60 kg will burn at a moderate walking time of 3-4 km / h. A person weighing 80 kg […]
Introduction Fats, also known as lipids, used to be considered to be unhealthy. However, it is known that many fats are beneficial and some are essential for health. Only certain fats are unhealthy. Due to their complex history within dietary research, there are many misconceptions about fats and even literature from official sources may contain […]
Definition Proteins are large molecules composed of chains of amino acids in a specific order. They are held together by peptide bonds (proteins are also called polypeptides). Proteins are important for growth and repair. They are required for the structure, function, and regulation of the body’s cells, tissues, and organs. Each protein has unique functions. […]
Introduction Carbohydrates are the most abundant of the four major classes of biological molecules that make up the body, which are: Carbohydrates Protein Lipids (also known as fats) Nucleic acids Carbohydrates provide the body with the energy and energy storage to allow metabolic functions to: Build new molecular structures Rebuild and repair existing structures […]
The foods you eat can also make or break your digestive health, with heavily processed, genetically modified (GM), and sugar-rich foods among the worst offenders. If your diet is based on the latter, your gut is likely inflamed, possibly leaky, and putting you at risk of both chronic and acute health problems. Cleaning up your […]
What is Grip Strength? Grip strength is often thought of as simply hand strength. And while hand strength is definitely included, there are actually many other things to consider when thinking of grip. First off, grip involves everything from the musculature near the elbow down to the fingertips. It has to be thought of this way because […]
Introduction The digestion system is the engine of the body; it is where food enters, is broken down and distributed to areas within the body that can process the constituent nutrients. Without a properly functioning digestive system, the body will not have access to the nutrients it needs. This will result in nutritional deficiencies. In […]
Healthy diets are important for normal growth and development of children as well as for the health of adults. But what is a healthy diet and how can we get this information across to our clients? Diet Components Diet in general contain the following: Proteins, which consists of strings of amino acids. Fats, also known […]
The Job of a Nutritionist Nutritionists are needed in all walks of life and in all stages of the human life cycle. As a nutritionist you are first and foremost an expert with skills in food and nutrients. You’ll help individuals learn food concepts and you’ll evaluate clients current diets. You’ll make recommendations on how […]