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Guide to understanding the Nutri-Score and NOVA Classification

21/11/18

Over the last few decades, the lifestyle and eating habits have changed dramatically. Industrialization and urbanization have distorted the nutritional landscape. The discovery of new food preservation techniques and refrigeration has provided us with food products which requires minimal preparation for cooking, and even ready-to-eat meals. However, the food industry is blamed for manufacturing and marketing […]

Healthy Eating

Nutrition Principles and Recommendations for Diabetes Care

11/10/23

When it comes to managing diabetes, nutrition plays a vital role. In this article, we’ll explore the foundations of nutrition and guidelines that can help individuals with diabetes to maintain their health. We will focus on an article published in Diabetes Care: click here to access the full article. The article begins by highlighting the […]

Diabetes

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

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

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 […]

Spotlight on the glycemic index: A good guide to good carbs

09/03/18

Carbohydrates such as bread, pasta, potato, rice and legumes, form the very basis of our diet and are essential energy sources, but are they all created equal? The terms Simple sugars and complex carbohydrates have been used for years to classify carbohydrates according to their molecular structure. It was believed that simple sugars were rapidly […]

Diabetes

Is Breakfast Protein The Secret To Weight Loss?

26/01/18

According to a new report released by the researchers of the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), eating more protein at breakfast could help to achieve healthy weight loss. They stated in the report “Protein Balance: New concepts for protein in Weight Management”, that increasing breakfast protein may help control eating during the daily […]

Healthy Eating

You could be eating these foods without knowing how harmful they are!

09/08/16

Heart disease is very important as it is the leading cause of death among American: on average, one person dies every 39 seconds, according to recently published data from the American Heart Association. Discover the foods that you should avoid but also those that are good for you too! With advertising nowadays, we tend to […]

Power Tips On How To Get Motivated

17/01/19

In the first of a series of articles, we’ll dive deep into the subject of motivation : specifically, we’ll give you tips on how to get motivated and how to stay motivated, all necessary if you hope to reach your end game goal. Let’s jump in with our first two power tips on how to […]

Fitness and motivation

Tasty Treats Found To Effectively Boost Weight Loss Efforts

09/07/21

According to a study conducted at Cornell University, people who enjoy a varied diet typically have a lower BMI than those who are stuck eating a very dull and restricted range of foods. Making provision for the occasional treat in your diet has also been proven to be one of the best ways to boost […]

Weight Loss

Best Diets for Healthy Eating | US News Best Diets

26/11/15

The last thing you want from a diet is a risk to your health. Any diet should provide sufficient calories and not fall seriously short on important nutrients or entire food groups. The Best Diets for Healthy Eating rankings weigh nutritional completeness and safety, with particular emphasis on safety, based on ratings in those categories […]

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