Carbohydrates are an essential nutrient that primarily supplies the brain and body with energy. Carbohydrates can be used immediately or stored in the muscles and liver as glycogen, a starch that maintains blood sugar levels. They are found in animals and plants and are made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. It’s very important to choose the right source of carbohydrates to manage your blood sugar and insulin levels and prevent constipation and digestive problems. In this article, I will…
Alcohol is a compound made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. It is produced when yeast ferments sugars. The amount of alcoholic content in a drink is determined by the amount of yeast and the length of fermentation. Wine and cider are made from fruit, while rye and barley form the basis of beers and spirits. Alcohol affects our body and mind immediately after it is consumed. Some of its effects can be short-lasting, but others can stay longer or…
In my previous article, "The secret of all diets", I spoke about weight loss. The main idea was – "If you want to lose weight, you need to burn more calories than you consume". This principle is the secret of all diets. However, when you are looking just at this principle and forget that your diet should be healthy as well, problems can appear. Your diet should help you not just lose weight but it should also be healthy and…