Author: Lienna May

Metabolism is the process of how the body turns the food and liquids a person consumes into energy. Your metabolic health is influenced by your diet, hydration, exercise, stress, mental health, age, gender, and heredity.  According to research, a person’s metabolic health significantly defines their quality of life. Therefore, to be metabolically healthy is to…

Metabolic health refers to the effective functioning of body processes by having optimal serum glucose levels, cholesterol, insulin concentrations, lipid profiles, and blood pressure. The five metabolic health markers are: blood sugar, triglycerides levels, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and waist circumference. Metabolic health helps maintain a sustainable life, prevents the…

It is important to understand body temperature and the factors that increase or decrease it to know how blood sugar levels affect the body. According to a study by NCBI, the normal human temperature is 37°C (98.6°F). However, you may experience a slight fluctuation in the temperature throughout the day.  Normal body temperature can differ…

Fructose is a specific type of sugar primarily derived from natural sources. Fruits have a high level of fructose. Additional food items like honey and flowers also contain a notable amount of this sugar. It is famous as one considers it a healthy sugar substitute. Fructose sourced from sugarcane is a common ingredient for sugar-free…

Food provides nutrients and energy for breathing, digesting, warming, cooling, and repairing the body tissues and immune system. Moreover, as per research, eating foods such as highly refined, ultra-processed foods, etc., that adversely impact your body can increase the risk of several chronic diseases. In contrast, eating well can reduce physical health problems and positively…