piecesinprogress:

Boosting Your Metabolism 101

A few useful facts about how your metabolism works:

• Your metabolism is basically the system of process that convert calories & fat into fuel and controls how efficiently your body uses that fuel.
• Your metabolism is made of two processes, anabolism in which your body creates new cells and catabolism in which your body turns fats, carbs and protein into energy that heats and powers your body.
• Metabolism is determined mostly by the calories you demand of your body and the calories you give your body although genetics does play a role as well. While you can’t change your genetics there are other more important factors you can change.

For more nutritional information go here:

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ps- I did the majority of my research through WebMD, there’s plenty more to know about metabolism, how it works and what studies have been done so if you’d like to know more specifics they’re a great place to start! :)

livehappyagain:

Apple Nachos

• 30 large marshmallows
• 1/3 cup butter, cubed
• 1/4 cup caramel apple dip
• 4 medium tart apples, cored and cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 1/3 cup nut topping (the kind with the ice cram toppings) or chopped dry roasted peanuts
• 1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

1. In a large saucepan, melt marshmallows and butter.
2. Arrange apple slices on a large platter. Place caramel dip into a quart sized zipper bag.  Snip off one corner with some scissors and drizzle caramel over the apples.
3. Then drizzle with the marshmallow mixture. Sprinkle with nut topping and chocolate chips. Serve immediately.

eathealthyliftheavyrunhard:

angies—life:

Love this food blog I found recently! Marla has great recipes with gorgeous photos! Check out this post on lunchbox snack ideas! 

itsrainingtea:

Reasons to eat breakfast

1. HEALTHY EATING HABITS – It is well established that people who eat breakfast consume less fat and cholesterol and more vitamins, minerals, and fiber than people who skip breakfast.
2. WEIGHT MANAGEMENT – the National Weight Control Registry reported that people who eat breakfast have an easier time managing their weight than people who skip breakfast.
3. PORTION CONTROL – In general, people who eat breakfast have an easier time controlling their caloric intake throughout the day than those who don’t.
4. REDUCED RISK OF DIABETES – A report by the American Heart Association showed that people who eat breakfast are significantly less likely to develop diabetes than people who skip breakfast.
5. MORE ENERGY – A healthy breakfast can provide your body with the nutrients that you need to stay energized for several hours.
6. FITNESS – It is believed that people who eat breakfast have more energy and therefore may participate in more physical activity than people who skip breakfast.
7. FOCUS – According to the American Dietetic Association, people who eat breakfast have an easier time focusing and are more productive throughout the morning than people who skip breakfast.
8. MEMORY – Eating breakfast improves memory and learning.
9. BETTER MOOD – Skipping breakfast can make you feel grumpy and fatigued throughout the day. Taking just 10 minutes to eat something in the morning can really improve your mood.
10. BE A GOOD ROLE MODEL – Help your children to develop healthy eating habits at an early age by encouraging them to eat breakfast. If they see you eating breakfast, they are more likely to eat breakfast too.

vegandailynews:

VEGAN DAILY RECIPE:  Raw Gluten-Free “Ice Cream” Sandwiches