The commonly accepted scientific explanation of weight gain is one of “calories in” versus “calories out”. It is often referred to as the energy balance equation. The equation reads: Energy In = Energy Out + Changes in Body Stores. This is based on the First Law of Thermodynamics which states that energy can be neither [...]
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Your metabolism is the set of chemical reactions that occur within our cells to support life. Add up all these processes and you get your metabolic rate. Your metabolic rate can be thought of as the body’s rate of energy output. In more familiar terms, we tend to talk about our metabolism as the amount [...]
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When it comes to the causes of weight loss and weight gain, the science is not controversial. Perhaps it is so simple that people need to believe it’s really more complicated. Let’s say it was calculated in a scientific laboratory that you burn 2,000 calories each day. 1. If you eat 2,000 calories you’ll be [...]
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I got a lot of good feedback from my last recipe blog, Greek Style Quinoa. . In keeping with the quinoa theme, I present Italian Quinoa and Sausage Soup. I’m always looking for ways to get enough protein and eat leafy greens. This recipe does both. This is how I made my soup, but as [...]
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For anyone interested in the New Year’s Eve tradition, a little science behind what you drank last night. Reasons for a hangover, and what you can do about it. Hope you have eggs, fruit, and salt handy. Happy New Year. Neal Share on Facebook
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