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Why reduced-fat foods are making you fat

06/04/16

A whopping 65 percent of people want to reduce the amount of fat in their diets, according to a recent Nielson survey, despite overwhelming research that shows low-fat diets may actually promote weight gain. So how has this monster of myth lived for so long? Because people still think fat makes them fat, says Donald […]

Anemia in Cancer Patients: Causes, Symptoms, and Nutritional Solutions

18/01/24

Anemia is a common disorder during cancer treatment, which can either be a side effect of the treatment itself or directly related to the disease. It is characterized by a lower than normal hemoglobin level, which means less than 13 g/dl in men and 12 g/dl in women. Hemoglobin, a key component of red blood […]

Oncology

Simple Ways To Avoid Hidden Sugar in Foods

22/12/17

Sugar is strongly present in our daily diet, regardless of our culture, our origins or our food preferences. However, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), sugar consumption of simple sugars (Simple sugars are carbohydrates that are quickly absorbed by the body to produce energy. They contain only one or two units of sugar or […]

Healthy Eating

Effective Treatments for NASH: What Science Tells Us

31/03/23

Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a condition that occurs when the liver becomes inflamed and damaged due to the accumulation of fat in the liver. It is a form of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and can lead to serious complications such as cirrhosis and liver cancer. The prevalence of NASH is on the rise, and […]

NASH

Start your morning off right with these 3 healthy breakfast ideas!

19/01/18

There is no excuse for skipping breakfast once you see these super fast and simple recipes. Moreover, each one is healthy, and that feels just right. All- American Granola Photo: Oxmoor House Sweetened with maple syrup and studded with dried cherries and sliced almonds, this pantry staple is easy to customize. You can add dried […]

Healthy Eating

Motivational Tips 3 And 4: Get Excited And Anticipate

17/01/19

In a previous post, we gave you two power tips on how to stay motivated during your target-achieving journey. In this article, we’ll give you more insight into how you can stay on track. Motivational tip #3: Create your own buzz Meaning, get excited. If you’ve been following along, you’ll remember how motivational tip #2 […]

Fitness and motivation

Is intermittent fasting suitable for everyone?

06/02/23

Intermittent fasting has many potential benefits, and it is important to know where to start, this include having a goal and choose the best approach. Sticking to an intermittent fasting program can be as easy and challenging at the same time. Here are some tips to help you make the most out of it: Essential […]

Top Tips To Boost Your Nutrient Intake Levels

21/12/18

In a previous post, we explored the link between healthy dieting and mental health, as well as listed some of the specific foods and nutrients that have been proven to promote mental health. As a reminder, targeted nutrients that you should include in your diet consumption include : Tryptophan Vitamin C Vitamin A Vitamins B6 […]

Healthy Eating

Cholesterol-lowering ‘portfolio diet’ also reduces blood pressure, study finds

27/11/15

TORONTO, Nov.7, 2015 – A diet developed for reducing cholesterol also lowers blood pressure, a St. Michael’s Hospital study has found. The research, published today in Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Disease, was a secondary analysis of data collected for a 2011 study on the effect of the ‘portfolio diet’ on cholesterol. The portfolio diet lowered […]

Cardiovascular Health

Part 2-How To Build Muscle By Calculating Daily Protein and Fat Intakes

14/12/18

In the first post in this series, we explain the first step in building muscle, which is calculating your caloric surplus – up and beyond your daily maintenance caloric intake level – that’s necessary for you to gain muscle at the rate that you want. In this article, we take things further, and break down […]

Fitness and motivation

Amputations caused by diabetes now at 20 per day

05/09/16

Diabetes UK say the number of amputations linked to the disease is rising The number of amputations in Britain is now 7,370 a year – up from 7,042 Chris Askew, of Diabetes UK, said the new figure is a ‘huge concern’ Read the full article at: www.dailymail.co.uk New figures, released by Diabetes UK and […]

Diabetes

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