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Weight Set Point Theory posits that the body has a preferred weight range it strives to maintain through hormonal regulation, metabolic adaptation, and energy expenditure. Key hormones like leptin and ghrelin play crucial roles in this process, influencing appetite and metabolism. Evidence from studies like the Minnesota Starvation Experiment...

Metabolic flexibility is a concept that describes the body's ability to efficiently switch between burning carbohydrates and fats for energy, depending on the availability of these nutrients and the body's needs. This adaptability is crucial for maintaining energy balance, optimizing physical performance, and preventing metabolic diseases such as obesity and diabetes. In this article, we will explore what metabolic flexibility is, why it is important, and how it can be improved through lifestyle choices.  

Sleep and Metabolism: An Intricate Relationship   Sleep and metabolism are deeply intertwined processes essential for overall health. This relationship involves numerous physiological and biochemical pathways that are not only essential for cognitive performance but sleep is also critical for our mood regulation, and physical health too.

 Alcohol, a ubiquitous component of social gatherings and culinary traditions, carries complex health implications that are not universally understood. Scientific research has underscored that alcohol's effects are far-reaching, influencing everything from genetic expression to gut health.

How Food Can Be Linked to Diabetes Diagnosis

Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is one of Australia’s biggest health challenges, with 280 Australians developing diabetes daily, 85% of which are T2DM cases. Early intervention, particularly dietary and lifestyle changes, can reduce the risk of progression to T2DM by nearly 60%. Low carbohydrate diets and Very Low Calorie Diets (VLCD) have been shown to improve insulin sensitivity and induce remission in T2DM. Be Fit Food’s Be Rapid VLCD program demonstrated significant improvements in blood sugar levels and weight loss within one week. Managing diabetes through a healthy, low-carb diet is essential for stabilising blood sugar and preventing complications.

In a world where metabolic dysfunction affects up to 90% of people in Westernized countries, it’s becoming increasingly clear that not all calories are created equal. In fact, research suggests that a calorie is not really a calorie when you consider what most of us are actually eating.

Intermittent fasting (IF) has gained widespread popularity as a tool for weight loss and metabolic health.

Protein has become a bit of a buzzword in the health and fitness world but there is still a lot of confusion around it. How much do you actually need? Does it change as you get older? And what is the best way to get enough without going overboard?

Did you know that your gut is home to trillions of bacteria that influence everything from digestion and immunity to mood and even weight? A healthy gut microbiome is essential for overall wellness, yet factors like stress, poor diet, antibiotics, and lack of movement can disrupt this delicate balance.

And have you heard of Faecal Matter Transplants?  While it may sound a little unconventional, FMT is a fascinating and highly effective way to restore a healthy microbiome when conventional treatments fail.

Stress is an inescapable part of life at the moment with the ‘cost of living’ crisis and the increasing interest rates on top of political wars, let alone our own workplace and family stresses. While a moderate amount of stress can be beneficial, chronic stress can have severe implications for our health. One of the most visible effects of chronic stress is weight gain, particularly around the abdomen.