Weight Loss – Life’s building blocks
Posted on November 23, 2008 - Filed Under Weight Loss | Leave a Comment
Proteins are Complex Compounds made up of amino acids. Often called the “building blocks” of the body, amino acids are used to create, maintain, and repair all protein components of the body. These include body tissues such as skin, hair, bones, muscles, and organs, as well as digestive enzymes, hormones, various components of the immune system, and even genes.
Proteins also supply heat and energy, but not as readily as carbohydrates.
The average adult needs about half a gram of protein per pound of body weight.
Infants need three times as much protein as adults to support their rapid growth, and children need twice the amount.
The Fight Between The Good Cholesterol and The Bad Cholesterol
Posted on October 9, 2008 - Filed Under Health | Leave a Comment
Cholesterol is necessary for good health – but as with anything, too much of a good thing becomes harmful. Learn the facts about good and bad cholesterol in this article.
Our bodies know that we need cholesterol to be healthy. The liver manufacturers and distributes cholesterol.
Cholesterol is soft, it is waxy and is found in the bloodstream and is all of the cells of our bodies. It is a normal state for the body to contain cholesterol. Your body needs the substance, cholesterol in order to build cells, and to function. Too much of a good thing is bad though and too much cholesterol in the bloodstream can lead to a heart attack or a stroke. When there are high levels of cholesterol in the blood stream it is called “hypercholesterolemia”.
