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By: Nadine Elías

So you’ve probably been hearing a lot about coconut oil these days. And chances are, you're not eating or using it enough. Coconut oil has many uses, and here we will go over what it is, in addition to each of it's many super powers. 

What is Coconut Oil?

The scientific name for Coconut is Cocos Nucifera. Coconut is highly nutritious, it is rich in fibre, minerals and vitamins. In some Asian and Pacific cultures the coconut palm is known as “the tree of life” and they consider coconut oil as a cure for all illnesses.

It has been used in Ayurveda, Indian traditional medicine, and in other cultures as well. After extensive research in modern medicine a wide range of new health benefits have been discovered. It was once believed to be a source of saturated fat, it is still believed by some, but Coconut oil is composed predominately of medium-chain fatty acids (MCFA), also known as medium-chain triglycerides (MCT). Which are beneficial and well assimilated by the body. The saturated fatty acids in coconut oil are predominately medium-chain fatty acids.

By: Vicki Bolen 

When you are to trying to eat well, dining out can make even the most disciplined of heathy eaters, cheat. I’ve compiled a list of tips and low calorie meal options that will satisfy your taste buds, and your waistline!

1. Don’t make the mistake of being naïve; never take menu options at face value. For the longest time I ordered the Hibachi Chicken Skewers from TGI Friday’s, I thought, “Chicken, rice, pita bread – HEALTHY!” little did I know it was just under 1300 calories! MAJOR FAIL! That was my whole days’ worth of calories in just one meal! Now I know, just because a dish contains healthy ingredients, doesn’t mean its low calorie. Restaurants load their entrees with butter, salt, and who knows what else! Be the person who knows what your meal is made of! You’ll be thinner for it.

By: Cennet Julia Tezgel 

Most people assume that slimmer people will have a higher metabolism, but that is not true. People who are bigger need a higher metabolism because they require more energy as they have a bigger heart and organs for example a big car requires more fuel compared to a small care.

Slimmer individuals would see that they have less body mass to support; weight loss can result in a decline in metabolic rate and result in finding it hard to lose weight and get stuck in the plateau cycle. 

What is the metabolism?

The metabolism is a very essential and useful function of your body. The metabolism is a process where our cells break down food in a chemical reaction, and this is what breaks it down into energy in order for our bodies to complete vital function such as the digestion of food, transferring nutrients to energy and necessary functions such as breathing and heart rate.

It can also be broken down into two categories:

By: Sarah Gerbig

Do you find the gym a little intimidating or even frightening? To be fair, a building full of strange machines and overly-buff dudes, is not exactly an inviting environment. But with a little bit of pump-up music and these tips, soon you'll be able to confidently strut to the gym like a regular!