Glycolysis It’s not magic, it’s scientific! A look at how our body turns the food we eat into usable energy. Glycolysis Overview: Glycolysis is the first part of the process called cellular respiration. Cellular respiration in its entirety is a...
Carbohydrates Statement: “Stay Energized! – Make sure you’re fueling for your day” Facets of Carbohydrates Eat carbohydrates! Stay away from carbohydrates! Dance around carbohydrates! It seems like every time your turn around there is a different view on...
The Importance of a Healthy Gut The overall health of our gut has been linked not only to bothersome gastrointestinal symptoms but also plays an important role in heart health, inflammation, mental health, and our immune systems. Our food is broken down in the gut...
Glucose Balance Glucose is the body’s preferred and most efficient source of energy. Its balance is important yet precarious; therefore, understanding it will help you make more informed decisions to better regulate this balance. What is Glucose? Glucose is a...
The Essence of Metabolism – Overview In order to optimize training, one needs the proper nutrition to sustain health and physical activity. The foods and beverages we consume can give us the energy to do so. We get energy from three main sources (macronutrients):...
