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08/19/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Use your snacks to rev up your metabolism with healthy options, all under 100 calories

Metabolism is genetic, but it can be improved by eating the right food. Metabolism is the body’s process of converting what you eat and drink into energy. In this process, calories from food and beverages are combined with oxygen to produce the energy that the body needs in order to function. Instead of munching on chips, […]

08/01/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Study: Protein supplements are not as effective when eaten as snacks

Protein supplements have been known to be beneficial for building muscle and managing weight. However, the timing of taking protein supplements may affect their efficacy. In a research review published in the journal Nutrition Reviews, it was suggested that protein supplements should be consumed during meals in order to be more effective, as people who take protein […]

07/24/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Salty and sweet: Snacks and treats provide a quick boost but the damaging side effects last longer

Is that candy bar worth a lifetime of disease? As more evidence comes out on the dangerous effects of unhealthy snacks, are you willing to gamble your entire well-being for a few seconds of happiness? An interesting discussion written on The Daily Mail gave a second-by-second portrait of how junk food influences your body – from […]

04/22/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Obesity now a sign of POVERTY rather than wealth, 70-year-old study concludes… richer people tend to be slimmer

While it was previously believed that being fat was a status symbol, a study has determined that it is now a sign of poverty. Based on data from 1946 concerning child obesity, by the end of wartime rationing, children were consuming more calories. However, these kids were slimmer and healthier on average compared to modern […]

11/09/2017 / By Zoey Sky

The mental side of eating: Taking the time to sit, relax, appreciate is important to digestion; eating on the run won’t fill you up, even if it’s the same amount of calories

If you love eating a snack while you’re on the go, here’s some bad news. According to experts from the University of Surrey, snacking on the go doesn’t make you feel as full as eating a meal while sitting down, even though both meals have the same amount of calories. Snacks don’t make you feel […]

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