Metabolism explained
Metabolism refers to the chemical processes that go on continuously inside the body to allow life and normal functioning. These processes require energy from food. The amount of kilojoules your body burns is regulated by your metabolism. Hormonal ... [... more]
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A good start
Surveys show that about 30% of people often skip breakfast, yet it is the most important meal of the day. Nutritionist Rosemary Stanton says that eating breakfast gets your metabolism going and provides the kick start to encourage the body to ... [... more]
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Breakfast - Better Health Channel.
Breakfast is an important meal. Children who skip breakfast may lack sufficient vitamins and minerals including iron, calcium, zinc and vitamin B2. Eating breakfast can boost energy levels and the metabolism. Breakfast is considered an important ... [... more]
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Obesity and hormones
The hormones leptin, oestrogen and growth hormone influence appetite, metabolism and body fat distribution. Obese people have levels of these hormones that encourage the accumulation of body fat. The endocrine system is made up of glands that ... [... more]
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Liver explained
The liver clears toxins from the body, processes food nutrients and is involved in regulating body metabolism. Fat accumulation, alcohol misuse, viral infection, iron or copper accumulation, toxic damage and cancer can damage the liver. Liver ... [... more]
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Marissa Cloutier
Marissa Cloutier, MS, RD, is a registered dietitian with a master of science degree in human nutrition and metabolism from Boston University. She is a food/nutrition instructor at Briarwood College, as well as a biology and anatomy/physiology ... [... more]
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Ridha Arem
Dr. Ridha Arem is Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He is also Chief of Endocrinology and Metabolism at Ben Taub General Hospital in Houston. In ... [... more]
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Seymour L. Alterman, M.D.
Seymour L. Alterman, M.D., F.A.C.P., is Clinical Professor of Medicine and Endocrinology at the University of Miami School of Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Endocrinology and Metabolism. Donald A. Kullman, ... [... more]
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Trish Fahey
Customize Your Diet To: Free Yourself from Food Cravings: Achieve Your Ideal Weight; Enjoy High Energy and Robust Health; Prevent and Reverse Disease For hereditary reasons, your metabolism is unique. Cutting-edge research shows that no single ... [... more]
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Francine R. Kaufman, M.D.
Francine R. Kaufman, M.D. is an internationally-known authority on diabetes and obesity. The immediate past-president of the American Diabetes Association (2002-2003 term), she is Head, Center for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism at ... [... more]
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Big fat myths
You will lose weight this way, but its mainly lean muscle you are losing and the end result is your metabolism will really slow down. When your eating patterns return to normal the weight will go straight back on (plus a few more) as your body ... [... more]
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Boosting Your Energy
Nutrition scientist, Joanna McMillan-Price, says that what, how and when you eat along with small changes in physical activity can make a dramatic difference to your energy levels. Breakfast kick-starts your metabolism, providing fuel for your ... [... more]
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