by Luzmar Fernandes | Sep 1, 2020 | Human Body, Nerdy Stuff, Science
Lipids– lipids are triglycerides, fats and oils, phospholipids, and sterols. Fats contain 9 calories per gram versus 4 calories per gram, as seen with carbs and proteins. This makes fats a very dense form of energy. If your goal is fat loss or overall health, a...
by Luzmar Fernandes | Aug 25, 2020 | Human Body, Science
Our bodies use protein to build or repair body tissues like muscle, creating hormones, enzymes, and regulatory peptides. And if we run out of carbohydrates or are low on energy, proteins can be converted to fuel. Proteins contain 4 calories per gram. Proteins are...
by Luzmar Fernandes | Aug 22, 2020 | Human Body, Nerdy Stuff, Science
Bioenergetics is a study of how energy is transferred into usable forms in the human body through different chemical reactions. These are the three main sources of energy that our body uses. Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates provide the body with the fuel required for all...
