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Happiness Craving

Posted on 11/12/201606/08/2018 by SmallerKnickers

Who doesn’t want to be happy? And often, we think that food is a good source of happiness. However, hunger is either physiological (fuel for survival) or psychological (influenced by sight, smell, stress, social, emotions etc). A number of hormones and neurotransmitters are at play, including appetite boosters, appetite suppressors, fullness and even stress indicators. And the problem is distinguishing between the two. Do you need fuel, or are you acting on an external trigger…

The Pancreas

Posted on 07/12/201606/08/2018 by SmallerKnickers

When you make a food choice, it is likely to be because of how it looks, smells and tastes. If you knew what happened to your digestive system each time you ate certain foods, you may change your eating habits. These days everyone is talking about sugar. In fact some say that it is as dangerous to your health as tobacco. Both substances can cause very serious diseases if consumed on a regular basis. The…

The Liver

Posted on 07/12/201606/08/2018 by SmallerKnickers

The Liver is the largest and heaviest organ in the body and can be found at the top right hand side in the abdominal cavity, directly underneath the diaphragm. It is the only human organ capable of natural regeneration of lost tissue – as little as 25% of a liver can regenerate into a whole liver – Just one good reason to take care of your liver! The liver’s functions include digesting fats, metabolising proteins,…

The Chemistry of Digestion

Posted on 04/01/201613/04/2022 by SmallerKnickers

Food digestion requires different chemical reactions. These start working as soon as you start to eat or drink. The chemicals involved reduce the food to blocks of nutrients for absorption for use by the body. Every piece of food we eat is composed of fats, carbohydrates (also known as starches) and proteins. These are known as Macronutrients. Each macronutrient must be broken down into their relative chemical compound in order for the body to use…

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