There are many hormones that regulate human metabolism but which one is the master hormone, the most important one for longevity and avoiding chronic diseases? Answer: INSULIN.Period. Insulin is one of the oldest molecules in biology of life and the most important one. Insulin is released by beta cells in the pancreas. Every […]
Originally published on HVMN by Nate Martins “If I eat so much fat, won’t I get heart disease?” The shortest answer is NO. There are different types of dietary fats and keto diet is focusing on saturated and unsaturated fats which gives you energy and compensate for reduction of energy that comes from […]
Originally published on HVMN by Ryan Rodal Diet trends are always a topic of debate. With so many diets to choose from, it can be difficult to determine which one is right for you. People choose diets for different reasons. Some want to lose weight; others strive for better overall health; many seek […]
Originally published on HVMN by Ryan Rodal You’re about to embark on a weight loss journey. You’ve been through your kitchen and thrown all the junk food into the trash. You’ve got a diet plan and you’ve taken those awkward “before” selfies. What is the one thing you might have missed? Have you […]
Is keto diet good and healthy for the whole family to follow? Are there any restrictions or different ways of doing it for kids? Can it be harmful in any way? I will try to shed some light on the myths that surround long term benefits for the whole family and its effect on kids. […]
Keto diet will help people lose weight, improve health, increase energy and inevitably make them spend more time in the kitchen. Of course, being on keto diet doesn’t mean that you are banned from your favorite restaurant and forbidden to eat out. Eating out while on keto can be a daunting task […]
Is it possible to tie keto diet and intermittent fasting together? What is ketosis and what are the ways to transform yourself from carb burner to fat burner with using ketones as a main fuel? What are exogenous ketones and can they improve mental and physical performance? The article below gives you an excellent insight […]
What is the single most important health marker your doctor looks at when you do annual blood work? Let me guess- good old CHOLESTEROL. Cholesterol is always that nasty guy, always guilty for your overall bad health. Cholesterol is essential for our body function- it is crucial for biosynthesis of steroid hormones, bile and […]
Guess who are two best friends?? Diabetes (both Type 1 and Type 2) and keto diet love each other very much. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that destroys cells in pancreas that produce insulin known as beta cells. As a result, a complete lack of insulin in our body occurs. In Type 2 […]
“What the eyes are for the outer world, fast is for the inner“ M. Ghandi Practicing fasting has been around for centuries and is part of many existing religions. Many great philosophers, writers, humanitarians and scientists found fasting a great way to purify their body from toxins, clarify their mind […]
