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The Fat Cell 4: The Albumin Taxi
Beep! Cruising the bloodstream are fatty acids from the food we eat (I will cover the infinitely interesting and torturously complicated process of digestion later). Some fatty acids end up in the fat cells. Others end up in the muscles and organs to be used immediately. In the meantime, they are in the bloodstream but they are not alone.
By D. Thea Baldrick4 years ago in Longevity
Pranic Nourishment and Beyond
Have you ever heard of Pranic Nourishment? As well as vegetarianism was seen as an extremism in the western world 50 years ago, with health professionals warning of its dangerous long-term effects, veganism was viewed in the same light.
By The Breatharian Blogger4 years ago in Longevity
3 Surprising Ways That Adaptogens Benefit the Body and Mind
You may have heard the word “adaptogen” tossed around in the world of health and wellness as they have been increasing in popularity. Adaptogens are a group of natural herbs, specifically active ingredients found in certain herbs and mushrooms, that have the potential ability to enhance a person’s resilience to stress and lessen feelings of anxiety. They work most effectively when consumed proactively (before a stressful event or time period) and consistently. By aiding the body in better handling stress, adaptogens also have the power to improve sleep.
By Erin R. Wilson4 years ago in Longevity
Seed Oils 101
If there is one piece of nutrition misinformation I would love to never hear again, it would be about seed oils. Seed oils (especially canola oil) are given an awful reputation, often touted as “toxic”, “inflammatory” and “hormone imbalancing” by those in the holistic and naturopathic fields. And nine times out of ten, there isn’t any sort of reference given to back it up – just a simple, “Google it, you’ll see!”.
By Emily the Period RD4 years ago in Longevity
The Fat Cell 3: The Lipid Droplet
The Fat Cell 3: The Lipid Droplet Even the words sound fat. ‘Lipid droplet,’ rich and round p’s and d’s, surrounded by the structure of the l’s and locked with the tight sound of t. The lipid droplet is the largest organelle within the fat cell, causing the fat cell (and when massed in the tissues, the human body) to expand or deflate based on the quantity of TAGS (triacylglycerols or triglycerides) and sterol esters. TAGs are how energy is stored. Quite simply, TAGs are fat (a backbone of glycerol and three arms of fatty acids) and fat is the best way to store energy. It is easily oxidized and broken up, it is energy dense, and it does not need water to function. In fact, fat, also known as oil at a different temperature, does not mix with water at all.
By D. Thea Baldrick4 years ago in Longevity


