calories
Calories
When it comes to nutrition, one word that often comes up is "calories." Whether you are trying to lose weight, gain muscle, or simply maintain your current weight, understanding calories…
Nutrition & Science on how our bodies work
What is epigenetics
What is epigenetics?
Epigenetics may be something you have never heard of and are unsure if it even affects your life. Well, it does, it affects every human being on planet earth.Our genes…
Phytonutrients & Phytochemicals
Phytonutrients & Phytochemicals
Phytonutrients & Phytochemicals natural chemicals or compounds produced by plants. These are the natural protection for the plants to stay healthy, protecting themselves from insects and the harmful rays from…
Flavonoid
Flavonoid
Flavonoids (or bioflavonoids) are plant compounds found in almost all the vegetables, herbs and fruits offering health-promoting effects.Flavonoids are part of the water soluble polyphenol class of phytonutrients. Flavonoids along with…
Sulforaphane - Broccoli does amazing things!
Sulforaphane – Broccoli does amazing things!
What makes broccoli so great? Broccoli does amazing things! Apart from being high in many nutrients, fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, iron, potassium chromium, manganese and folate(B9) but it also…
Astaxanthin – Pink & Red Carotenoid
Astaxanthin a reddish pigment belonging to a chemical group of carotenoids which is a powerful antioxidant, anti-fatigue, and anti-inflammatory properties.Carotenoids are pigmented phytochemicals found in plants, bacteria, algae that makes…
What is Vitamin B12?
What is Vitamin B12 also known as cobalamin? B12 is a water-soluble vitamin which means the body expels what it doesn't use. Like most vitamins, B12 can’t be made by…
Circadian Rhythm: Body Clock
Circadian Rhythm often referred to as the "body clock," is an internal process that regulates the sleep and wake cycles within the body. Ever wondered why morning people like mornings…
Fat-soluble vitamins
There are 13 vitamins of which 4 are fat-soluble rather than water-soluble vitamins these are A, D, E, and K Fat-soluble vitamins NEED Fat Fat-soluble vitamins provide the most benefit when…
Water-soluble vitamins
There are 9 water-soluble vitamins in our bodies 8 of which are B vitamins and the other vitamin C. Water-soluble vitamins dissolve easily in water and, in general, are readily excreted from the…