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There are many factors that contribute to weight loss. A few of the greatest avenues of impact include 1) portion control and 2) food choice. If you are able to perfectly design a meal in both portion as well as fuel, the consumer has the benefit of achieving what the body needs to eliminate the possibility of overeating, consuming processed or otherwise unhealthy ingredients, and improper ratios of fuel. Satiety and appetite are known to impact total energy intake, as well as food choices and eating behavior. both are regulated by a combination of mechanical and endocrine effect ranging from the gut to the brain. With respect to diet, protein has been identified as an important contributor to satiety, defined as the absence of hunger between meals. (Sho, 2017). Studies have shown clearly that ideal ratios of proteins to carbohydrates in a meal, create a sensory effect from the gut to the brain - of being satisfied, and full of energy. So meal replacement shakes can not only se

Do you really know how to use meal replacement shakes? As an educated professional with a history as a personal trainer, I have seen many people utilize meal replacement shakes to lose weight. I also have seen people use these as options for replacing meals because of a fast-paced lifestyle.  Meal replacement shakes can have a positive place in our diet, but I challenge you to answer two essential questions: what is really in this shake you’re opting for? and what is the aim of a meal replacement shake?  It seems like it’s a good idea, and I am in definite support of a great shake for many reasons. But let’s back up a second and acknowledge the fact that nearly all meal replacement shakes are missing the essential nutrients that you would otherwise consume from fruits and vegetables. So while you are achieving a proper ratio of protein and carbs as fuel, the consumer must also somehow get the essential vitamins and minerals your body needs.  This isn’t a bad thi

Welcome to Cultivating Health & Happiness!  This blog is a wonderful extension to the C.H.H. social networks; A collection of articles written by C.H.H.,  That provide ACTIONABLE solutions. While every article in the C.H.H. blog will be derived from multiple scholarly journal articles, I am committing to writing in a way that is conversational, and understandable. Research can often be written in a language that is so unfamiliar to the common reader, that the impact of the data is lost. So, I break down this jargon and share ideas in ways that anyone can follow. And I hope the research inspires your daily living; whether it is to keep doing something, or make a change. For all the buzz, find us on Facebook For some great visuals find us on Instagram And for our awesome video series check us out on Youtube . Thank you for your kind consideration of clicking on one of my affiliate links that may be on this site. Using my affiliate links

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