Body Composition: BMI, Metabolic Rate & Fat Metabolism

Body composition analysis relies on BMI calculation, understanding BMR/RMR standards, and identifying the biochemistry behind fat metabolism and lipolysis.

Metabolism Obesity

Health Risks for Juice From Concentrate

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Sirah Dubois

Juice is typically sold in concentrate form to increase its shelf life and to reduce its shipping weight when sent from fruit-producing regions and countries to your local supermarket.

ripe avocado cut in half on a wooden table

Avocado & Progesterone

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Sirah Dubois

Avocados are rich in a number of nutrients, particularly vitamins, fatty acids and compounds called plant sterols. The plant sterols in avocados have an effect on hormones, especially estrogen and progesterone, which are both responsible for regulating ovulation and menstrual cycles.