Slow Metabolism

Why is My Metabolism Slow?

If you’ve gained weight and/or feel cold and tired it may just be that you have a slow metabolism. The next question of course is “why is my metabolism slow”? Well, that’s a great question!  Since your metabolism is how your body takes food and oxygen and uses it to fuel all of its biochemical …

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Bye Bye Sleeping Through the Night

Oh, that elusive sleep.  That time to relax and regenerate.  To heal and repair.  If you need that coffee or two (or three) every morning you may get some very useful tips in this post. Sleep isn’t just important for your mind and body to have energy and be alert.  Lack of sleep can contribute …

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Coffee – Who can drink and who should avoid?

Coffee is healthy. Coffee is not healthy. Drink it. Avoid it. Why all the confusion? If you want to know whether you should drink coffee or avoid it, today’s post is for you. Coffee affects different people differently. It has some health benefits, but there are people who should avoid it. Is this you? What …

Woman Eating

Three Ways to Avoid Overeating at Meals

We all do it.  Sometimes the amazing aroma and delicious flavour gets the best of us.  Especially if we’re a bit on the hungry (or hangry) side. I’m talking about overeating at meals.  This can have a big impact on our weight, energy levels, and overall health and well being.  Of course our body needs …

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What is Metabolism?

Do “calories” really count?  Well, yes they do, but they’re not the only thing that matters when it comes to how much you weigh and how much energy you have.  In other words it’s all about your metabolism. In a nutshell metabolism is how you take in oxygen and food and use them for energy, …