The tutor discovers one of the “right questions” to ask about exercise and fitness, and is rewarded with a compelling answer. I’ve always focused more on exercise, rather than diet, towards losing weight. However, I know that if you actually …

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The tutor defines insulin response and insulin resistance and explains their connection. Recall: herein, ACV means apple cider vinegar. In yesterday’s post I mentioned my discovery that apple cider vinegar potentially increases the effectiveness of insulin. As carbohydrates are digested, …

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The tutor seeks the truth about a celebrated health food, apple cider vinegar. Herein, ACV means apple cider vinegar. Fifteen years ago, I overheard my boxing coach recommend ACV to a fighter who was struggling to make weight. Since then, …

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The tutor gives a simple explanation of why trans fat may be disadvantageous. Cis and trans compounds have the same chemical formula but are shaped differently. With both cis and trans, a row of atoms experiences two irregularities. The cis …

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The tutor reflects on exercise in today’s context. To my knowledge, the ancient Greeks were the first society to embrace exercise as self-improvement.  Back then, everyday life meant exercise for almost everyone; the Greeks, however, put exercise into prominence as …

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The tutor continues an exploration of calorie burn during running. In my previous post I calculated, using chemistry methods, the number of calories I burned during a 45-min, 8km (5mile) run.  While the chemistry was sound, the process hinged on …

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