Articles tagged with: metabolism
Do you feel constantly tired and run down? Do you need caffeine and sugar to get you through the day? Are you under frequent mental or physical stress? Do you have trouble coping with stress? Do you have a decreased sex drive? Are you frequently depressed or angry? Do you engage in frequent extreme exercise? Do you often have an upset stomach? Do you overeat and/or have experienced significant weight gain? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you may be overburdening your adrenals and producing an excess amount of cortisol.
Luo Han Guo, also known as the longevity fruit, is known to have a positive effect on blood glucose and assist in easing damaged pancreatic cells. Used as a sugar substitute, this sweetener derived from fruit is unique in that it does not stimulate fat storage, elevate insulin or raise cholesterol. It also speeds up the fat burning process, and recent research suggests that it works as an antioxidant, helping to prevent cancer.
