Vicki's Blog / Metabolism
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Mar 14, 2014
5 Ways to Naturally Improve Your Memory
A good memory is a sign of a healthy brain, as the strength of our memory depends partially on the health and vitality of our brain. If you tend to be as forgetful as me, don’t fret, read on for tips on how to naturally improve your memory. A Healthy Diet What’s good for the body is good for the brain too. Just as the body needs fuel, so does the brain. You probably already know that a diet based on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, “healthy” fats (such as olive oil, nuts, fish) and lean protein will provide lots...
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Mar 03, 2014
6 Ways You are Hurting Your Metabolism
You may have inherited your parents slow metabolism, but you’re not stuck with it. Take control of your metabolism by reading about what you might be doing to slow it down. Cutting out caffeine: Sometimes caffeine gets a bad rap but it can actually give your calorie burn a slight boost. This doesn't mean that you should start knocking back the stuff like water but if you’re already drinking green tea or coffee most days, keeping it a part of your routine could help your metabolism run at top speed. Skimping on Sleep: People who are sleep-deprived on a regular basis tend to...
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Nov 25, 2013
4 Benefits of Tea This Winter
Tea has been around for centuries as a homeopathic remedy from everything to stomach aches, heart disease and even cancer prevention. Here are 6 ways sipping on a cup of tea of the right kind can answer your health problems. 1. Green tea may help you see better. Components in green tea are positive for the tissues of the eye and especially beneficial to those tissues in the retina. 2. Black tea can help reduce stress levels. Not only does a cup of black tea aid in reducing the levels of...
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Nov 14, 2013
Top 5 Benefits of Acai
Acai doesn't only produce a beautiful color but the benefits of Acai leave your body happy and healthy. Acai berries are packed full of antioxidants, vitamins, amino acids, and essential fatty acids. Take care of your heart: Acai berries are extremely high in anthocyanins, a form of plant antioxidant associated with the ability to lower cholesterol levels in the blood stream. They prevent blood clots and improve your overall blood circulation, making your heart happy. Make you glow: You’ll find that many beauty products carry acai oil because of its high antioxidant content. It’s so much...
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Oct 14, 2013
Top Six Ways To Boost Your Energy!
Everyone has become familiar with the feeling of being drained, day or night no matter how enticing our lives are, how good the movie is, how great the party is going to be, we just don’t have enough energy to get up and go. Experiencing a lack of energy for many of the things we love can be fixed with these six easy ways… Maintaining a Balanced Diet Eating a complete balanced diet can help ensure that you’re receiving all the vitamin and minerals you need. Try fruits like kiwi. Not only does it have twice the potassium of...
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Jun 10, 2013
Vitamin C Sources
Vitamin C is a Water Soluble vitamin. It is also known as ascorbic acid.Main sources of Vitamin C are citrus fruits such as lemons and oranges. Other good sources of Vitamin C include red and green peppers, broccoli and strawberries.Vitamin C is required for the biosynthesis of collagen, L-carnitine and certain neurotransmitters. It is also involved in protein metabolism. Collagen is an essential component of connective tissue and is used in wound healing. Vitamin C is also an important antioxidant and it has shown to regenerate other antioxidants in the body. Antioxidants play a role in preventing aging and also...