Most people know the basics of metabolism-the faster it is the more fat you burn. But how does metabolism work? Our bodies get the energy that they need from the food that we eat and we need energy to survive. The most basic bodily functions and simple movements require some source of energy.

Imagine actually being able to eat more to lose weight. Sound like a dream world? Surprisingly it’s not and it’s more of a reality than most people think. The trick is eating more of the right type of foods.

Eating the first meal of the day is probably the most important decision you make in your efforts to shed weight. Researchers have proved that filling up before you step out of the house can give you lower waist to hip ratios and help you avoid putting on additional pounds.

Fasting has been practiced by many different cultures for religious reasons for thousands of years. Islam, Judaism, Mormons, and Christian religions still tend to fast on a regular basis.

Metabolism is a series of chemical reactions in the body that allow the body to grow, reproduce, maintain their structure, and respond to their environments. It is the rate at which the human body burns fat and is the key variable in weight control and weight loss. The speed of metabolism varies greatly from person to person and numerous factors come into account.

For many years, people have had their own beliefs about certain foods from chicken soup being a cure for a cold, to ginger ale settling an upset stomach. These days, thanks to research, we know much more about the power of foods and how they can aid in promoting a healthy body.

Grapefruit season is upon us (late winter to early spring) and it is time to slice into this juicy fruit and start noticing the benefits. They are not only great tasting and juicy, but are extremely good for your health. Here are four reasons

Metabolism is the rate at which the human body burns fat and is the key variable in weight control and weight loss. The speed of metabolism varies greatly from person to person and many factors affect the speed of it. Some people are simply born with slow metabolisms and cannot seem to lose weight no matter what they do.

Are you having a tough time losing weight, no matter how hard you work at it? Many people feel that although they are working hard, the weight is still not coming off. Here are a few reasons why.

Most people exercise to lose weight, and to lose weight you need to burn fat. But if you are like the majority of the population, you don’t have enough hours in the day. Here are the top five fat burning exercises in order to keep your work out to a minimum but ensure that you are burning as much fat as possible.  

If you find yourself wondering why you are not losing weight even though you are getting some exercise and eating less, it probably has something to do with your metabolism. Contrary to popular belief, you can affect your metabolism with how you eat and how you move.

Digestive enzymes are what help us digest food. Our bodies produce 22 of them with each one working specifically on one type of food. Usually, our bodies are able to connect with the enzymes that exist in the different foods we are eating, and together they work to get the digestion process going, but in cooked foods the structure of enzymes is altered and digestion becomes difficult.

Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? 

There are some detractors toward the theory that eating a solid breakfast each morning will benefit you throughout the day, but we don’t need to worry about them – they’ll be too tired to argue with us.

Amino acids, carbohydrates and lipids (often called fats) are molecules vital to human life. Metabolism focuses on helping break down these molecules for energy use and proper digestion which in turns aids weight loss and calorie burning.

We often think that depriving ourselves of calories is the solution to losing weight. Read our Shocking Reasons You Should Never Skip Meals and never miss a meal again!