thyroid function
We hear a lot about the importance of getting enough minerals in our diet. What about iodine, a mineral you need for optimal thyroid function? Are you getting enough of this mineral in your diet?
Your thyroid gland – you want it to stay healthy as it sets your metabolic rate. How does diet impact the activity of your thyroid? Can eating certain foods help you it stay healthy?
Do you dream of being able to supercharge your metabolism? Is it really possible to do that? This article looks at what factors affect your metabolic rate and what you can do, from a natural standpoint, to optimize your metabolism.
Decreasing your calorie intake too much may initially lead to weight loss but severe calorie restriction can work against you in the long run. Find out what changes take place in your body when you decrease the number of calories you eat too much and how to avoid this problem.
You already know that your thyroid is the “master gland” when it comes to controlling your metabolism. Have you ever wondered what effect dieting and calorie restriction has on your thyroid function? Read on and find out why it’s not a good idea to cut calories back too low even if you’re trying to lose weight.
Even if you’re eating a healthy diet, you may not be getting enough of one important mineral – iodine. A new study shows that women of childbearing age have borderline low levels of iodine. That can make it harder to lose weight and lead to other unpleasant health consequences. Find out more about the important of iodine in your diet – and how to get more.
Eggland’s Best eggs contain 40% of the recommended daily value of Iodine compared to 15% in an ordinary egg.
Are you having problems controlling your weight? If you’re watching what you eat and exercising and still can’t keep the pounds off, it could be your thyroid. Sub-clinical hypothyroidism or a mildly under-active thyroid gland is a common problem, especially among women. Find out what the symptoms are and how to know if you have it.
What you eat plays a role in weight loss, but so do hormones. Here are five key hormones that regulate metabolism and fat-burning.
Hi Everyone, as promised, this is the second segment of my two part article concerning weight loss. In last week’s article I explained why your BMR is important to you and how it accounts for 60% to 70% of calories you burn each day. I also discussed ways to increase your BMR and how weightlifting
