What function do carbohydrates serve in our bodies? Why are lipids, which contain more covalent bonds per ounce than carbohydrates, not used for this function primarily? What happens when enzymes go into extreme temperatures? Explain how the shapes of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins relate to ...
If you inherit a certain gene, your body misjudges how much calcium is in your blood. You'll send out more PTH than you need. It happens if you have a condition called familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia (FHH). But in most cases, you won't have any symptoms or need treatment. Your ...
What Happens If You Have Too Little Fiber in Your Diet? If you are not getting enough fiber through your diet, your body will exhibit clear warning signs like constipation and hemorrhoids. What Is a Typical Italian Diet? Italian food is known the world over for being tasty and colorful. It...
What Happens if You Don’t Get Enough Carbohydrates? If you eat fewer carbs than recommended, you may not feel your best. “Carbs provide all cells of the body with energy needed for mental and physical tasks and activity. They provide about half of all the energy the body needs,” says...
Ketosis happens due to drastic restrictions on carbohydrate intake and a decrease in the availability of glucose (sugar), the primary energy source for the cells. In simpler terms, when you deprive the body of carbohydrates, it begins to search elsewhere for energy. In this case, fats burn. ...
Stop believing this diet myth. Not all carbohydrates are bad for you. But it seems like people lose weight on low-carbohydrate diets, right? Those diets almost always restrict calories, too, and fewer calories add up to fewer pounds over time no matter how many of your calories come from ...
What Happens if You Don’t Get Enough Carbohydrates? If you eat fewer carbs than recommended, you may not feel your best. “Carbs provide all cells of the body with energy needed for mental and physical tasks and activity. They provide about half of all the energy the body needs,” says...
I think every experience always seems a little different when it happens close to home. Teen mothers who act as responsible parents are not that rare. allshookup from The South, United States on September 04, 2008: I agree also. Good hub. I love how you pointed out so many prejudices ...
Start small with easily digestible carbohydrates—low in fiber—20–40 minutes before a morning run. A serving size could be around 15–20 grams of carbohydrates, which is roughly half of a large banana. As your gut adjusts, you can gradually increase the amount you take pre-run. ...
Cancer happens when cells in a part of the body grow abnormally or in an out-of-control manner. We don’t know exactly why obesity—or even just carrying extra weight—seems to drive cancer rates, but one theory is that fat cells may release hormones that impact this abnormal cell growth...