Maximize your Mitochondria- Your “POWERHOUSE”!!!

As a self-proclaimed health & fitness fanatic, I did some research on the mitochondria over March Break for personal interest. The Mitochondria is an organelle in every living cell- its job is to produce energy, ATP, through respiration and regulate cellular metabolism. THE GREATER NUMBER OF MITOCHONDRIA THERE ARE IN A CELL, THE HIGHER THE…

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CUT THE SUGAR!!!

Sugar is bad for us on so many levels. Just to name a few: It is highly addictive (dopamine release) Spikes blood sugar, causing insulin release and starts a roller coaster of blood sugar fluctuations Can lead to leptin resistance, insulin resistance and weight gain Increases bad cholesterol & triglycerides, which can result in heart…

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