Three-piece Advances in nutrition Systematic reviews show that there is still a lot we don’t know The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months and continued breastfeeding as part of a baby’s diet until at least two years old. The favorable growth and development outcomes observed in breastfed infants according … Read more
Nowadays it is possible to get diet plans tailored to your genetic makeup. But having information and using it effectively are two different things /health/wellness/double-helix-diet-dna-diet-nutrigenomics-weight-loss-111701087691419.html 111701087691419 story You have given up ladoos. Okay, that didn’t work. You went gluten-free because your friend told you it worked for her. But did it also work for you? … Read more
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cancer claimed the lives of nearly 602,350 people in the United States in 2020. According to the American Cancer Society, in an average year in the U.S., 1.9 million people are diagnosed with some form of cancer. Although there is no known cure for cancer, making … Read more
A doctor’s two favorite words: diet and exercise. Patients are constantly told that lifestyle interventions are the most important modifiable risk factors to prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. Even as medical students, we hear these words repeated during our lectures, but what do they actually mean? The expression ‘healthy eating’ is extremely … Read more
Losing a pound a week may seem difficult, but what if we told you that sustainable weight loss is easier than you might think? In this weight loss guide, we explore an approach that doesn’t involve extreme diets or grueling exercise routines, but instead healthy and sustainable lifestyle habits. We spoke with Tracie Haines-Landram, CSCS, … Read more
The portion of vegetables you should consume per day depends on age, gender, weight, height and physical activity. However, most adults need between two and four cups of vegetables daily. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), only 10% of adults typically meet these needs. Meeting vegetable recommendations can be even … Read more
Published: Nov 27, 2023 4:45 PM IST Kidneys play a key role in the complicated world of bodily functions. It manages the delicate balance of fluids, electrolytes and waste products. One of the most important markers of kidney health is creatinine, a byproduct of muscle metabolism. Basically, when creatinine levels rise, it indicates possible problems … Read more
Christmas brings an influx of high-calorie food, boozy nights out and (probably) less exercise thanks to wintry temperatures and short, dark days. But despite the fact that this time of year is usually associated with weight gain and uncomfortable pressure in your party dress, it doesn’t have to be that way. 1 Plus, you don’t … Read more
In today’s age, people are increasingly vulnerable to chronic lifestyle-related conditions such as diabetes, which stem from sedentary routines, poor eating habits, increasing stress levels and more. According to the World Health Organization, around 77 million people aged 18 years and above in India suffer from type 2 diabetes, while nearly 25 million suffer from … Read more
In a review published in the journal Communication Biologyresearchers in the United States of America described the potential role and benefits of externally fermented foods in inducing human brain expansion. They further discussed the explanatory power of their ‘external fermentation hypothesis’ and examined relevant food practices in human cultures. Image credits: Busker909 / Shutterstock Background … Read more