Digestion is one of the most complicated processes in the human system. It has to deal with everything you put in your mouth, and breaks down the food into smaller molecules so that they can be absorbed into the body and perform various functions.

  According to Wikipedia.org, value added 'refers to "extra" feature(s) of an item of interest (product, service, person etc.) that go beyond the standard expectations and provide something "more" while adding little or nothing to its cost'. Wiki also notes that 'value-added features give competitive edges to companies with otherwise more expensive products'.

Look back to the last time you felt like you were truly effective. Did certain things help with your success? Did you use tools that helped your efficiency? How about a planner? Scheduling? Computer? It’s rare that we can become truly effective without some help.  

Regardless of your fitness routine and your fitness goals, it’s important to understand the need to fuel and hydrate appropriately before, during and after your exercise regime. For example, if building up muscle is your goal, then protein is important to support muscle repair after strength training. If endurance sports are your game, then refuelling with easily digested carbohydrates is key to keep you going to the finish line.   

She worked diligently in the corporate world for decades and crossed business paths with some of the world's best. Yet in her 40s she decided to change direction, and so she attained a degree specialising in Food and Wine Marketing. Isabelle comes from a culture with a love for good food and drink; it's in her blood, and it became her business.