Nutrition. Vitamins. You.
Fitness and weight management are some of the most difficult topics to understand, though they are some of the most commonly researched. Find more information right here on our blog!
Working out is hard work! Whether you get up early, hit the gym during lunch, or pound the pavement before or after dinner, exercise takes time and dedication. That hard work also comes with significant rewards and health benefits. Just like there is a right way to exercise, there is also a right way to recover. After you are done sweating out toxins, burning fat, building muscle and strengthening bones, the body needs to refuel to heal torn muscle fibers and regenerate energy. Proteins contain amino acids, which repair and rebuild the structure and biochemistry of the body.
Obesity, besides increasing the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer, also can take its toll on your knees, spine, and self image. Losing weight requires a combination of decreasing your calorie intake while stepping up or instituting an exercise regime. Many people are successful at loosing weight once they truly want too – keeping the weight off is the mean trick. InVite’s nutritional program is to help you successfully lose weight, and just as importantly, after all of that work, keeping it off.
How do you know which protein – Whey Protein or Collagen – is beneficial based off of your specific needs? On today’s episode we are going to discuss instances where protein would be beneficial.
Protein is one of the basic building blocks of the human body and is essential for things like healthy skin, muscle building, energy and more! Whey Protein is the best source, in order to reap all of the benefits of its important amino acids.
Serotonin is known as the happiness molecule and it also makes you feel full when you are eating. 5-HTP has been shown to raise the level of serotonin in your brain, which makes you feel good and full. If you feel happy and full, it is easier to stick with your weight loss plan.
When your glucose level is too high, your Vitamin B1 or Thiamine levels are depleted and a build up of AGEs occurs. Here’s what you can do to fend off excessive glycation in your system, including incorporating an important form of Vitamin B1 called Benfotiamine.
People with Diabetes are prone to plaque in the arteries. Grape seed extract is safe and beneficial for people with Diabetes. Here’s what you need to know in the last part of our Diabetes and Grape Seed Extract podcast series.
In part 2, Jerry Hickey, Ph. discusses the number of things Grape Seed Extract can do for you if you have diabetes, including studies that show its benefit for blood pressure and vision health.