Facts about Hoodia
DP on Aug 27th 2009
Hoodia is a genus in the plant family Apocynaceae, in the part of the family previously treated as a separate family Asclepiadaceae. They are stem succulents that can reach up to 1 m high and present exuberant flowers, often with flesh color and strong smell.
Hoodias are protected plants, typical of the Namib Desert, ranging from [...]
How many calories do you need?
DP on Jul 22nd 2009
Each pound of fat your body stores represents 3,500 calories of unused energy. In order to lose one pound of fat, you either have to burn 3,500 calories or eat 3,500 calories less or over a period of time. You probably have heard the phrase calories in vs. calories out. This simply means to lose [...]