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 28, 2020 | Nerdy Stuff, Science, Weight Loss
The Oh, so fear Carbohydrates. They are sugar, starches, and fiber. They contain 4 calories per gram, the same amount as protein. Carbohydrates are considered the primary energy source for all body functions and muscular exertion. This means our body uses them...
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...
