by Life Upright | Dec 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
Each individual is different in regards to height, weight and level of exercise. In general, an adult women needs about 80 grams of protein per day which factors out to approximately 100 grams of carbohydrates and 36 grams of fat. In general, an adult male needs...
by Life Upright | Aug 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
Chocolate is Anti-Inflammatory Dark chocolate is packed with antioxidants, called flavonoids or polyphenols, that help reduce inflammation. Reducing inflammation is key to preventing and reversing chronic illness. Chocolate helps regulate your immune system. New...
by Life Upright | Aug 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
Tips for Navigating Thirty40Thirty Nutrition 1. Figure the NET CARBOHYDRATE of a serving which equals Total Carbs – Dietary Fibre (in the above example it is 13g – 3g = 10g). Fibre is subtracted from the total carb because fiber slows down the rate of...
by Life Upright | Aug 26, 2020 | Member Articles
What are Polyphenols? Polyphenols are the chemicals that give vegetables and fruits their colours. They are also the plant’s primary defense mechanism against invading bacteria andother parasites. Why do we need to eat them? Consuming a diet rich in polyphenols is...
by Life Upright | Aug 25, 2020 | Member Articles
Insulin is an extremely important hormone that helps control blood sugar levels in the body. It is produced by your pancreas when signaled that glucose is present in the bloodstream. It then moves glucose (blood sugar) into storage cell sites for energy to be used...
