In a calorie deficit diet, not only do you lose fat, but you also lose muscle, which can have serious consequences for your health. When you start a diet, your body initially uses up its glycogen stores, which releases water and leads to early weight loss. Once these stores are depleted, the body turns to metabolizing fat for energy. However, the body cannot use fat for all tissues, including the brain, so it starts breaking down muscle tissue for energy. This muscle loss can slow down your metabolism and contribute to weight regain. While exercise and a high-protein diet can help preserve muscle mass during weight loss, excessive protein intake can have negative effects on metabolism and organ health. Ultimately, sustainable diet and lifestyle changes are crucial for long-term weight management.
Springtails are tiny, insect-like animals that can be found almost everywhere on Earth. But what makes springtails truly special is that they are the first animals known to have developed antifreeze proteins. Antifreeze proteins are proteins that help to prevent the formation of ice crystals. This is important for springtails, which live in cold climates […]
The most widely cultivated crop in the world — is under growing attack from harmful toxins. Across Europe, almost half of wheat crops are impacted by the fungal infection that gives rise to these toxins. These troublesome ‘mycotoxins’ are produced by the fungus that causes Fusarium Head Blight, a disease that affects wheat and other […]
The roots of monstera plants have been used to make a remedy for snakebite in Martinique, and parts of the plant have also been used as a topical treatment for arthritis. Don’t try to replicate any of these treatments on your own, however. All parts of monstera plants contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, which cause extreme […]