Lovely Leptin
Leptin. It’s the wonderful hormone that tells you that you’ve had enough to eat. We all want this hormone! It’s highest in the evening and early morning hours so the body can repair itself without getting hungry. Aren’t our bodies wonderful? Hormones are little messengers sent to different parts of the body to carry out […]
The Effect of Insulin On Growth Hormone And Muscle Repair
Because insulin is the “gatekeeper” for glucose (allowing it into the cells for energy or storage), when it gets used correctly, ATP (the body’s energy “currency”) is produced by the body. When it is stored it gets stored as fat. We need insulin, but not as much as some of us pump out due to […]
Alcohol, the Festive Season & Staying LCHF
‘Tis the time to be merry, to celebrate and to enjoy the company of those you love. But if you are following a low-carb lifestyle, will alcohol be off limits? Can you still have a little now and then? That’s the burning question. I’ll give you some information, and the rest is up to you […]
