Metabolism Facts and Fiction

Laura Lewis, MS Published May 18, 2022   5 Common Myths About Metabolism, and the Truth Behind Them “Boost your metabolism with this [food/supplement/diet] and burn fat faster!” The draw of an easier path to losing weight is tempting when, deep down, we know the truth: weight loss usually takes time, persistence, and deprivation of […]

The Benefits of Eating Dirt

We live in a sterile world of hand sanitizers and processed food. Parents have forgotten the five second rule where if a food falls onto the floor, it is safe to eat if picked up within five seconds. Children have their hands washed before they eat, after they eat, after they play outside. The result […]

Inflamm-Obesity: Obesity is more than a Caloric Imbalance

Obesity rates have escalated in all populations over the past decades. According to NHANES data from 2014, one in three American adults and one in six American children are obese. An additional one in three adults in the U.S. are overweight. Since obesity is associated with seven out of ten leading causes of death including […]

Metabolic and Immune Effects of Strenuous Exercise

Everyone knows the benefits of exercise. It fosters a healthy lean body and a positive outlook on life. With the ever-increasing threat of obesity and its subsequent health consequences, everyone is encouraged to exercise.  Recommended exercise is 30 to 60 minutes of activity daily and unfortunately many people are unable to meet this goal. While […]