Glucose is the fuel that allows the brain and nerve system to function. The brain has a high metabolic rate and needs 130-200 grams of glucose per day to function normally. There are relatively few blood capillaries around the brain, therefore oxygen, transported in the blood, is also highly prized by the brain, which is…
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May
May
Vitamins are the organic chemical compounds necessary to enable the body to utilize carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Like enzymes, they help produce the right chemical reactions at the right time. The body can’t synthesize vitamins. When a particular vitamin is lacking in your diet, the chemical reaction that’s concerned with, can’t take place even if…
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Apr
The answer is definitely fish. Fish contains substances called long-chain fatty acids. Also known as omega-3 fish oils, which can actually raise the HDL levels in the blood. Eaten a few times per week, fish should supply you with adequate amounts of omega-3 fatty acids. When cooked properly If is healthy and low in fat…