Hormones101

#Hormones101 Take home, from this series.. # Exercise regularly – 30 minutes using own body weight, cardio, cycling, swimming, jogging, brisk walking etc # Avoid sugar and refined carbs like refined wheat flour, biscuits, cakes, pastries # Fill up on protein like egg whites, paneer, tofu, lean chicken meat. # Include plenty of healthy fats […]

Peptide YY

#Hormones101 In the previous episode, we spoke about CCK. Here, we will be talking about Peptide YY. #9 Peptide YY (PYY) Peptide YY (PYY) is another gut hormone that controls appetite.Peptide YY is believed to play a major role in reducing food intake and decreasing your risk of obesity. Strategies to increase PYY : #1 […]

GLP 1

#Hormones101 In the previous episode, we spoke about Neuropeptide Y. Here, we will be talking about GLP-1. #7 Glucagon Like Peptide – 1 (GLP-1) Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is a hormone produced in your gut when nutrients enter the intestines.Researchers believe the decrease in appetite that occurs immediately after weight loss surgery is partly due to […]