Tag: personaltrainer
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Sugar, life without you is better. Here is why and how to get there
Sugar plays a huge role in a modern life. It is added to multiple food products, not only sweets, but also dairy, bakery, meat and seasonings. You can easily find it even in pharmaceutical drugs and infants’ food. Although it has neither nutritional value nor health benefits, we spoil ourselves, our friends and kids with…
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Let’s talk about running.
Running is a highly technical physical activity, demanding a prior training, which includes technique improvement, core and legs strength development, as well as mobility and corrective exercises.Physical training for running is especially needed for people who spend more than 3 hours daily in a sitting position or are involved in a repetitive movement (cashier, gardener,…
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Insulin resistance. What is it?
Insulin resistance Causes, symptoms, treatment, and diet for glycemic disorders Insulin resistance is a condition in which cells have a reduced sensitivity to insulin. Insulin is a hormone responsible, among others, for regulating blood glucose levels. The consequence of insulin resistance is abnormal shift in blood and intracellular sugar level, impaired metabolism, and increased insulin…
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Appetite manager – Leptin
You are having a meal. How do you know you are full? Leptin, also called a satiety hormone, is responsible for informing the brain about the available energy resources, it is also called the satiety hormone. The increase in its level due to food intake is a signal to the brain structure, called hypothalamus, that…
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Vegetables and fruits. The hidden gems.
Vegetables are the basis of any balanced diet because they are a valuable source of nutrients and antioxidants, so important for good health. Green vegetables provide folic acid and chlorophyll, which are supportive to a natural liver detoxification process. Fruits are a rich source of fiber-wrapped-carbohydrates although some people should limit them in their diets.…
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Spice up your world!
Spices and herbs are probably the most overlooked sources of nutrients. They offer powerful health benefits while adding the flavour to our dishes. Even a small dose may be a powerful provider of antioxidants, anti-inflammatory agents, cancer-fighting constituents, vitamins, minerals, and more. Here are some examples of well-known and widely used herbs and spices with…
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Wanna have lots of energy?! Sleep well.
High quality sleep balances the functioning of your metabolism, decreases inflammation in the body, improves stress response and glucose tolerance (less cravings!) Remember that one hour of sleep less or more will make a huge difference to your next 16 hours performance and cuteness 🙂 Your mental health, beauty, hormonal balance, regeneration and mood are…
Coach Lucy PhD 