Before we get into the Keto Light, if you don’t know what the Ketogenic diet is, it’s a diet that is low in carbohydrates and high in fat… a diet that sounds almost too good to be true. To shed those pounds, it claims that all you have to do is to start your day […]
The DASH diet, an acronym for the “Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension” diet is a diet recommended by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. It’s aimed to prevent and control healthy blood pressure and LDL cholesterol levels by a low dietary sodium intake (2300 […]
Nutrigenomics and You What is Nutrigenomics? It is the study of the relationship between nutrition and genetics. What does this mean for you? Everything. DNA is unique for everyone. While the general rules of how our body works may apply to all of us, there are tiny variances within our genes that can define certain […]
From going on diets such as sugar-free, dairy-free, soy-free, GMO-free, we now hear on our radar a gluten-free diet. Gluten is another item that’s been added to the growing list of food ingredients that they say we should be ‘free’ of. It’s become increasingly common to blame gluten for all sorts of health problems- from […]
Do you need to completely cut out cholesterol from your diet? No. What you do need is to control the amount you have and maintain healthy cholesterol levels in your body. HOW DO I DO THAT THOUGH? Cholesterol doesn’t have to be the antagonist in the story. Does it contribute to anything positive? Of course, […]
In the Paleo Diet, you should not eat the food that caveman did not eat. In other words, food after agricultural revolution including farming, agriculture and processed foods should be forbidden. You can lean a healthier life by adopting the Paleo Diet as it is believed that common diseases like obesity and heart diseases are […]
Has anyone heard of the South Beach Diet? Its main aim is to help people lose weight through 3 phases. Promoted as a maintenance diet, this diet is meant to be incorporated into your lifestyle. Phase 1, which lasts for 2 weeks, is all about eliminating your cravings for foods high in sugar and refined […]
Have you ever come across with a situation that you are surrounded by ubiquitous choice of drinks in front of the fridge of convenient store. For those who wants to follow a lean, healthy diet will pick juice over softdrinks and sweetened tea or coffee. Some may even swap his/her meal for juices or smoothies […]
DASH stands for Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension, which is a diet that has been scientifically proven to be effective to treat and/or prevent hypertension. The DASH eating pattern has been shown to prove optimal management for elevated blood pressure, and should be regarded as a cornerstone of therapy. The DASH diet has also been […]
What came to mind when you saw the words, “rainbow diet”? Colour? Food? Colourful platter of food? It basically is that. A diet which believes in including different coloured foods in a meal. The colours are associated with micronutrients and minerals and so, consuming a meal with a variety of colours included will theoretically ensure […]
