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What is a targeted Ketogenic diet?

20/12/22

A keto diet and exercises can complement each other. The energy required by your body will depend on the type of exercises you’re targeting. For example, aerobics or cardio exercises will use fats as their primary source of energy. Anaerobic, or high intensity exercises require fast acting carbs as a primary fuel source for your […]

Part 1-How to Build Muscle By Calculating Your Daily Caloric Intake (Even On A Vegetarian Diet!)

13/12/18

Protein is an essential nutrient necessary for not only building muscle, but also for losing fat. Gaining muscle might be your objective, so in this multi-post series, we’ll tell step-by-step how to build muscle, starting with this article that will teach you how to calculate the number of calories you should consume in order to […]

Fitness and motivation

Epilepsy and the Ketogenic Diet: What Science Says.

01/12/23

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by seizures resulting from abnormal electrical discharges in the brain. Approximately one-third of epileptic patients do not respond well to conventional medications, making them refractory epileptics. This article explores the role of the ketogenic diet in managing epilepsy, its positive effects, and the types of epilepsy it can benefit. […]

Epilepsy

The Role of Fats in NASH: A Guide to Diet and Nutrition

31/03/23

Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a type of liver disease that affects millions of people worldwide. NASH is a condition that develops when too much fat is stored in liver cells, leading to inflammation and damage. One of the most effective ways to manage NASH is through dietary changes. In this article, we will explore the […]

NASH

Mediterranean diet ‘better than low-fat diet’ for cardiovascular risk

20/11/15

Following a whole food diet – such as a Mediterranean diet – may be more effective at reducing cardiovascular risk than a strictly low-fat diet, according to a 2014 research. Read the full article at: www.medicalnewstoday.com It is hard to figure out how we follow the American Heart Association’s recommendation saying that individuals should limit […]

Cardiovascular Health

NASH: How Cereals, Starches and Legumes Affect Your Liver Health

31/03/23

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition where there is an accumulation of fat in the liver. In severe cases, it can lead to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), which is a more serious form of the disease that can cause liver damage, inflammation, and scarring. Research suggests that certain dietary factors, including carbohydrates, can play […]

NASH

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

Functional Insulin Therapy: A New Model Educational Approach for Type 1 Diabetes Patients

11/10/23

Type 1 diabetes is a complex medical condition that requires precise insulin management to keep blood glucose levels under control. This article explores an innovative model of education and management for patients with this form of diabetes. 1. Functional Insulin Therapy Functional insulin therapy is an individualized approach to the management of type 1 diabetes. […]

Diabetes

Diabetes

Shared risk factors lead to diabetes, heart disease and cancer, says major AACR symposium

08/04/16

In a major symposium at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2015, University of Colorado Cancer Center investigator Tim Byers, MD, MPH, describes research showing the link between cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. “Understanding the similarities and differences in how these risk factors create cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular disease could aid the ways […]

Should Your Fitness Trainer Give You Diet Advice?

10/01/19

In today’s post, let’s discuss boundaries. Let’s pose the following question: should fitness trainers dole out diet-related advice? Are trainers qualified to do so? Perhaps the best way to answer this question – or at least gain a better perspective to it – is to invert it: Is your dietician qualified to tell you how […]

Fitness and motivation

Carb counting lesson #2: Simple and Complex Carbohydrates

21/11/15

If you’re type 2 diabetic you need to get your head around the different types of carbohydrates. We explain here what simple and complex carbs are with examples. For best health and blood sugar regulation, choosing complex carbs is the better choice. But, it’s also important to remember that many complex carbs are still high in overall […]

Diabetes

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