It is rightly said that “we are what we eat.” The food that we eat every day provides nutrition to fulfil the basic needs of our body and mind. But, for optimal functioning, it is important to cater to the special needs Read More
Foods to reduce stress: The adrenal glands release stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline, which prepare your body for a fight-or-flight reaction. This can lead to increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, and a surge of energy. Simultaneously, non-essential functions, like Read More
MALAYSIA may be a food paradise, but its children aren’t getting enough nutrients – at least not of the right kind. In November last year, Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni said in Parliament that some 29.7% of kids between zero and Read More
GUNTUR: Healthy diets and physical activity can reduce a substantial proportion of coronary heart disease and hypertension and prevent up to 80 percent of type 2 diabetes, says top medical body ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research). It suggests the public to Read More
Kathryn Williams May 19, 2024 at 7:00 AM Cat eating kibble at the table. Is grain-free food better for cats? As a pet parent who likely wants their feline friend to live as long and healthy a life as possible, it’s a Read More
Eating and maintaining a balanced diet in Nigeria today has become a growing challenge due to the rising cost of food items and dwindling household income. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) recently released data showing that the average cost of a Read More
Chris van Tulleken has suggested we meet at his local pizza place, Sweet Thursday, in Hackney, east London. If the choice seems counterintuitive for a man with a mission to improve our national diet, he puts me right when we sit down. Read More
This may be hard to process. Some processed foods aren’t that bad for you, according to a dietitian. Various studies have come out saying that ultra-processed foods, like processed red meat and sodas, can shorten your life, increase your risk of getting Read More
NEW YORK — Is healthy eating really catching on — or is a greener diet just a passing fad? It turns out fewer people might be committed to a more sustainable menu than you think. It turns out that 30 percent of Americans Read More
Frances Largeman-Roth, RDN May 17, 2024 at 10:12 PM Maryna Iaroshenko Although our brains only take up 2% of our bodies, they take a lot of energy to run. In fact, 20% of the calories we take in are used by our Read More