What is Metabolic Health?
Metabolic health measures our body’s resource use efficiency
In our modern society, our bodies are under a constant state of assault from excess carbohydrates, processed foods, chemicals, pesticides, stress from being overworked, sleep deprivation, sedentary lifestyle, blue light exposure and a host of other harmful bodily disrupters. A large majority of American adults are now metabolically unhealthy meaning our bodies are utilizing resources extremely inefficiently. This inefficiency is a direct consequence of us having lost our connection to our natural state. As a result, we’ve seen an explosion of chronic diseases, including:
Obesity
Type 2 Diabetes
Auto-immune diseases
High blood pressure
Heart disease
We provide the blueprint to combat metabolic disease
Use our framework above and the dimensions of the framework below as your trusted guide in your journey towards optimal metabolic health.
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Visceral Fat and Metabolic Health
What is Visceral Fat? Characteristics of Visceral Fat Location While subcutaneous fat is found just beneath the skin, visceral fat is located deeper, nestled among our internal organs Composition Visceral fat cells are biologically active, meaning they produce hormones and other substances that can impact our health Function Visceral fat protects our internal organs from trauma and plays a role in metabolism by helping regulate insulin Visceral Fat and Metabolic Health The accumulation of visceral fat is not just a cosmetic concern; it has profound health implications such as: Understanding these implications underscores the importance of maintaining a healthy weight… Continue reading
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Understanding Cholesterol as a Cardiovascular Firefighter
In the world of health and wellness, many paint the term “cholesterol” as a absolute villain. But just as firefighters are present at the scene of a fire not to cause harm but to help, cholesterol, especially HDL, plays a critical role in repairing and maintaining the body. Let’s delve into understanding cholesterol as a cardiovascular firefighter to answer the question whether cholesterol is a symptom or root cause of heart disease. What Role Does Cholesterol Play? Cholesterol, a waxy, fat-like substance, is found in all our body’s cells. It’s instrumental in producing hormones, vitamin D, and substances to help… Continue reading
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A1 and A2 Milk Protein
The world of milk has come a long way from the simple question of ‘skimmed or full-fat?’ Today, more consumers are curious about the proteins found in their milk and how they can influence metabolic health. Specifically, the difference between A1 and A2 milk protein is a topic of interest. Let’s dive in and understand what these proteins are and how they can impact our bodies. What are A1 and A2 Milk Proteins? Both A1 and A2 are types of beta-casein proteins found in milk. They’re almost identical in structure, but a single variation in their amino acid chain differentiates… Continue reading