What is a Calorie? When God created the Earth, calories came into existence, and humans must obey God’s law, which says that all the calories consumed must either be utilized or stored as energy (mostly fat and some carbs)! And they lived happily ever after. The end… I actually don’t believe in God, so I’ll …
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Let’s start at the end… One of the primary contributors to a shorter lifespan is sarcopenia, or more simply, low muscle mass and strength. As we become frail, we lose the ability to handle life’s simple everyday tasks, risking the loss of independence and requiring long-term care. With sarcopenia, we are at risk of falls …
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What is cholesterol? Although the terms “fat” and “lipid” are used as synonyms, fats are a subgroup of lipids specifically referring to triglycerides. Other groups include monoglycerides, diglycerides, phospholipids, fat-soluble vitamins (D, E, K, A), and sterols, with the one that interests us the most being cholesterol. Why is cholesterol important? The cell membrane of …
