Women's Health Issues

Calories burned per Pound of Fat

A "burning" question we are often asked is: "What is the number of calories burned per pound of fat? Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. The number is higher than you might think. Many dieticians agree that three thousand five hundred is the typical number of calories burned per pound of fat. Yes to lose just one pound of fat you will have to burn up 3500 calories.

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The ultimate Weight Loss Guide

Basically, fat is the stored energy in the body. The body can use fat when glucose levels are low and the body needs to use reserve energy (reserves). Certain organs in your body, like the brain, need glucose (specific) as energy. Fat is abundantly found directly under the skin. When fat is broken down during lipolysis, you get two products namely glycerol and fatty acids.

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Muscle Gain Tips

It’s a known fact that proteins are important for muscle building. But it is important not to forget about carbohydrates. Carbohydrates will give you the ultimate energy to help you get through your gym session.

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Optimal living and healthy lifestyle

It is necessary to leave behind the stigma that is attached to healthy living as something that’s boring. Healthy living can be easy and immensely rewarding if you know how and what to do, and if you enrich yourself with more knowledge every day.

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Suggested Food Specification

The Suggested Food Specification Guide provides you with the ultimate knowledge regarding all the nutrients that you need to know about. Read more about proteins, carbohydrates, fruit etc.

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Women and Nutrition: A menu of Special Needs

Breast cancer. Osteoporosis. Iron deficiency. Weight reduction. What do these things have in common? They are either unique to women, or are more prevalent in women. And they affect current recommendations on what women should eat for optimum health.

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