Wellness Management Flashcards
particles created in glycation that cross link with proteins and lipids, resulting in tissue damage; Advanced Glycation End products;
AGE products
substances that neutralize free radicals, thereby decelerating the aging process and leaving tissues and cells health and able to function properly
Antioxidants
long term stress that occurs when the body’s fight or flight response doesnt shut off, which can lead to a wide variety of health problems
chronic stress
components of food; carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
energy nutrients
a brain stimulated response to stress that prepares the body for trauma
fight or flight response
nonallergic, yet negative responses to food; these occur when the body cannot properly digest particular foods, but they differ from allergies because the immune system is not involved
food sensitivities
the chemical reation produced by browning foods or cooking them at high temperatures, thereby creating AGE products
maillard reaction
situations that bring on a stess response
stress triggers