Metabolic Health

🔬 What Happens When You Cook Vegetables? 1. Structural Breakdown Improves Digestibility One of the most consistent findings in peer-reviewed research is that heat breaks down tough plant cell walls , making nutrients easier for the human digestive system to access. Cooking causes gelatinization of starches and breakdown of pectic substances, which increases digestibility and alters nutrient bioaccessibility. Heat also softens fiber and can make energy and micronutrients more

There's a lot of conflicting information out there on the internet and social media regarding cutting carbs and many fad diets with an approach that 'everyone' should follow. We are all different and understanding what's going on in our bodies is vital to enable us to pick out what's needed and what's not relevant to us. 1. What Happens After You Eat Sugar or Refined Carbs Sugars and refined carbohydrates (like bread, pastries, breakfast cereals) are digested quickly and br

🧠 What Is Insulin Resistance? Insulin resistance is a physiological condition in which the body’s cells (especially in muscle, fat, and liver) respond less effectively to the hormone insulin . Insulin’s normal role is to help glucose (sugar) enter cells to be used for energy. When cells become resistant, they don’t take up glucose properly, leading to elevated blood glucose levels. The pancreas tries to compensate by secreting more insulin — resulting in hyperinsulinemia .