Intermittent fasting is on the rise. Proponents say it helps lose weight and protect health. But nutritionists warn it’s not right for everyone American actress Jennifer Aniston does this 16 hour a day. British Chancellor Rishi Sunak does this for 36 hours every week. And if what we hear from friends and family reflects the…
Category: Diet and Nutrition
Learn how to achieve optimal health and well-being by incorporating a balanced diet rich in essential nutrients into your daily life.
“I’m a nephrologist, and this is the breakfast I eat every day to keep my kidneys healthy.”
Kidney health isn’t usually a priority when preparing breakfast. Brain health and heart health? Maybe. But does what you eat in the morning actually affect your kidneys that much? The truth is, this is the case, and it’s worth choosing foods that support it. The kidneys filter waste and impurities from the blood by producing…
What’ll Really Happen If You Eat Processed Food Every Day?
When we think of processed food, fast food probably comes to mind. But the truth is, almost all foods we consume are altered in some way. Any kind of food or raw material that has been changed is called processed food. “Processing” encompasses everything from washing, scrubbing, chopping, heating, pasteurizing, fermenting, adding salt, and inhaling….
Choosing sugary drinks over fruit juice for toddlers has been linked to a higher risk of adult obesity.
The Swansea University study shows that toddlers given sugary drinks face higher adult obesity risk. Researchers found that early fizzy drink consumption was linked to weight gain by age 24. Even though many do nothing to stop it, most people are aware that consuming sugar-sweetened drinks can lead to obesity during the first few years…
A groundbreaking new study finds that a low-fat vegan diet reduces insulin
A first-of-its-kind study by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine revealed that a low-fat vegan diet rich in fruits, vegetables, grains, and beans lowers insulin requirements and enhances insulin sensitivity and glycemic control in people with type 1 diabetes. The study found that a vegan diet led to improvements in cholesterol levels, kidney function, and…
The evidence against highly processed foods reaches new heights, ranging from phobias to diseases.
Considering that Americans consume more than half of their daily calories from highly processed foods, there is mounting evidence that overindulging in these foods can lead to health issues. The British Medical Journal revealed that people who consume large quantities of these foods are more likely to experience stress, sadness, weight gain, metabolic syndrome, certain…
Are you a salt-loving person? This can happen to your heart and kidneys.
According to a new study, the intake of nutrients necessary for good cardiovascular and kidney health is sub-optimal among the population in North India, which has shown excessive salt consumption exceeding recommended levels, inadequate potassium intake, and protein intake below the recommended daily allowance are some of the issues. The findings of the research conducted…