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Carbs are our body’s preferred source of fuel. Carbs represent energy in the body. A carbohydrate, whether it is a sugar, starch, or fiber, gets broken down to glucose which then goes through a long process to become ATP. AKA ENERGY!!  Carbs are demonized in society currently for a multitude of reasons but when we take a look at the human body, we understand that these foods were created to fuel our body.  Types of Carbs: Sugar- the simplest version of a carbohydrate. The bod

Ozempic, Wegovy, Semaglutide, or GLP-1 agonist are all common names for a new weight loss drug on the market. These have become very popular in the media due to celebrities either promoting or being questioned on using these drugs. Some of these celebrities include Elon Musk and Kim Kardashian. Ozempic was first brought to the market as a drug to treat Type 2 Diabetes in 2017. The way that Ozempic or semaglutide works is that it slows gastric emptying which decreases the amo

As you probably have notice, gluten is in a lot of items in the grocery store. Everything from bread, pasta, and beer to cosmetics and nutritional supplements. There's a lot of buzz around avoiding gluten, but what is this ingredient and is it actually bad for you? Today I'm going to explain the misconceptions about gluten. So what is gluten? Gluten is a protein found in wheat plants including barley, rye, and spelt. This protein is naturally occurring and can actually be ext