It is important to consider that there are certain factors that can promote weight gain. Weight gain, which can lead to obesity, is the result of a prolonged imbalance in the energy balance: daily energy intake exceeding expenditure for a very long time. Complex interactions between biological, behavioral, social and environmental factors are involved in … Read more
The benefit of the management of overweight and obesity in pharmacies: Consequences of being overweight: People who are overweight or obese are more likely to develop a number of serious illnesses, most of which result in reduced life expectancy. In addition to the physical consequences, obesity has significant psychological and social consequences. Diseases associated with … Read more
The high-protein diet, also known as the Medical Protein Diet, is what you might call stage 0 of the high-protein diet. Weight loss is very rapid (generally -2 to -2.5 kilos / week), with no hunger or tiredness. During this diet period, you consume only high-protein sachets, authorised vegetables, water and a vitamin supplement. This … Read more
Needs vary from one individual to another. Nutrients are used by the body to produce energy, make the basic building blocks of our cells and maintain chemical balances in the body. Gender, age, body type, genetic makeup and physical activity create different needs for each individual. The requirements for a given nutrient or energy are … Read more
The Sequential Program is a high protein low calorie diet that prevents the process of ketosis. This diet works thanks to a limited intake of daily calories: it is therefore low in calories. This must be calculated according to your gender, your age, your build, and your lifestyle. With this diet, the idea is that … Read more
Eating a balanced diet defines bringing the right foods at the right time according to the body’s needs. The principle is simple; all foods are allowed, however we must learn to consume them according to our energy needs and our body’s capacity to digest them and assimilate the nutrients, vitamins and trace elements. Approved by … Read more
Proteins, important elements of our body, play a fundamental role in different areas. Whether in the protein diet or in oral supplementation, the role of high protein products is to preserve muscle mass. The protein diet or protein saving diet aims to introduce an energy deficit by reducing the intake of macronutrients: carbohydrates and lipids, … Read more
On average, top athletes have higher protein requirements due to catabolic losses of lean body mass after intense or prolonged aerobic exercise. Exercise also increases calorie expenditure, and amino acids can be used as a source of energy during prolonged exercise, especially if glucose needs are not being met. Current research also indicates that athletes … Read more
Obesity is excess weight, defined as a body mass index (BMI) greater than 30 kg / m2. Complications include cardiovascular pathologies (especially in subjects with excess abdominal fat → android profile), diabetes mellitus, certain cancers, gallstones, fatty liver, cirrhosis, osteoarthritis, reproductive disorders in in men and women, psychological disorders and, for the subject with a … Read more
Proteins are essential for the manufacture of tissues such as bones and muscles, for cell renewal, for the proper functioning of organs, as well as for the synthesis of enzymes and hormones. They are digested in the stomach, which is an acidic environment. They are found in meats, dairy products, fish, sprouted seeds, eggs, oilseeds … Read more
Lipids are fats made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms and provide the form of energy most easily stored by the body. Lipids are essential for the proper functioning of our cells and the nervous system. Focus on the lipid categories: Saturated Fatty Acids (SFA), known as “bad fats”: These are mainly animal fats … Read more
Formerly called “carbohydrates”, carbohydrates are a category of nutrients that include simple sugars and complex sugars. These sugars are partially digested in the mouth, subject to good chewing, before reaching the small intestine. From Carbs to Glucose: To be usable by the body, carbohydrates are converted into glucose during digestion. The glucose then passes through … Read more