Over the last decade, studies have shown protein to be the superior macronutrient regarding weight and fat loss. Most likely, protein aids weight loss by decreasing hunger (1,2). Weight loss occurs when you consume fewer calories than your body needs, regardless if it is a low or high carb diet (3). So eating food that reduces hunger is essential. But if you want to lose mostly body fat and maintain muscle mass mass, then you must consume enough protein (2).
Read MoreRead More“We found that melatonin usage was associated with a 28% reduced likelihood of a positive laboratory test result for SARS-CoV-2 after adjusting for age, sex, race, smoking history, and various disease comorbidities.” -Zhou et al., 2020
Growing up, I was fortunate to have a full plate of food at every meal. Feeding three growing boys added up, so my parents were adamant that we didn’t waste food. If we even thought about not finishing our meal, we were quickly reminded that there were people less fortunate than ourselves.
As a means to do what I was told, despite how full I was, I would scarf down everything on my plate as quickly as I could. After all, I was the youngest AND smallest of three brothers.
My mom would often joke, “You guys eat so fast, can you even taste it on its way down?”
A comprehensive survey done across the United States found that 60% of the 60,000 adults reported having a stuffed-up nose either every day or most days of the week (1). When the nose is congested, you are forced to breathe through the mouth. Chronic mouth breathing causes your face to narrow and elongate, receding the chin and pushing the head forward (2). These facial abnormalities are not without issues. Mouth breathers are more likely than nose breathers to suffer from ADHD related symptoms and sleep disorders (3). It has also been associated with cardiovascular disease, inflammation, snoring, stress, and tooth decay (3).
Read MoreThe overconsumption of calories is one of the main reasons for the obesity epidemic. Granted, a lack of sleep, community, and exercise have played their part. But for the sake of the article, we will focus on solving the issue of overeating. When you have a poor understanding of the calories in a meal, you tend to overeat without even realizing it. But it isn't your fault; no one has ever taught you how to portion your meals or track calories. Schools taught algebra and physics but never taught us how to eat correctly. Today we fix that and teach you how to control your portions through calorie tracking.
Read More
