Nutrition

Have you ever suffered from a post-meal slump, where you feel exhausted after a heavy meal? That heavy feeling, often described as a food coma, can disrupt your productivity and overall well-being. Although many people associate post-meal fatigue with large meals like turkey dinners, the causes extend beyond meal size. The composition of your meal … Read more

A portfolio diet is linked to a reduced risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study shows. If you want to follow a heart-healthy diet, a specific eating pattern can help. Whether you want to lower your cholesterol, lower your risk of stroke or simply eat more plant-based foods, new research published last month … Read more

In the fight to reduce infant mortality and mortality worldwide, we face two major challenges: malnutrition and infectious diseases. What makes things all the more challenging is that the two are linked. Multiple hardships, including lack of access to healthcare, not being vaccinated, poverty and gender-related barriers, can all intertwine and leave children vulnerable. Obviously, … Read more

I remember as if it were yesterday that as a child I went to my grandparents’ house in the country for a visit. My grandmother used to make these delicious cookies, piping hot links and delicious buttery grits for me on her wood stove. When the meal was ready, she would scream and I would … Read more

Extra virgin olive oil is considered premium and is therefore the most expensive grade of olive oil. That’s because it is cold-pressed and not processed with heat, like refined olive oil. All olive oil offers numerous health benefits, but some beneficial nutrients are more abundant in extra virgin olive oil. Here’s the difference between extra … Read more