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GI-MAP
GI-MAP By Diagnostic Solutions Sign up free to order the GI-MAP test. One login for 30+ lab companies. Sign up free About the TestBiomarkersRelated Articles The GI-MAP (Gastrointestinal Microbial Assay Plus) test, offered by Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory, is a comprehensive stool test designed to assess the microbiome and detect gastrointestinal pathogens. Utilizing advanced DNA sequencing…
WHAT IS FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE
Functional medicine is a personalized, systems-oriented approach to healthcare that aims to identify and address the root causes of disease, rather than just treating symptoms. It views the body as an interconnected system, not a collection of independent organs divided by specialties. This model integrates both conventional and alternative medical practices, and emphasizes lifestyle, nutrition, and environmental factors. 🔬 Core…
Functional Medicine Labs to Test for Root Causes of Hyperglycemia Patients with hyperglycemia are often diagnosed incidentally through a routine wellness panel consisting of a complete blood count (CBC), comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), and thyroid panel. These panels evaluate blood cells, blood sugar, electrolyte balance, and liver, kidney, and thyroid function. They are helpful labs for…
Skin anti-aging Ayurvedic Products
copy for article interesting reading do not follow without your physician’s approval The Elixir Of Youth: Proven Ayurvedic Herbs For Astounding Anti-Ageing Benefits https://www.netmeds.com/health-library/post/the-elixir-of-youth-proven-ayurvedic-herbs-for-astounding-anti-ageing-benefits January 29, 2024 Ever since the dawn of the 21st century, the concept of total healthcare has transformed to include, besides physical fitness, wholesome diets, mental wellness and sleep hygiene, one more rather…
Sucrose vs. Glucose vs. Fructose: What’s the Difference and Allulose
Sucrose, glucose, and fructose are three common types of sugar that are absorbed differently and have different effects on the body. Sucrose, glucose, and fructose are three types of sugar that contain the same number of calories gram for gram. They’re all found naturally in fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and grains but are also added…
LEAD EXPOSURE DAMAGE
Lead Exposure Might Cause More Deaths, IQ Loss Than Expected Article Information JAMA. 2023;330(14):1319. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.17824 Exposure to lead through sources such as contaminated food, soil, and paint might have contributed to 5.5 million adult cardiovascular disease deaths and 765 million lost IQ points among children younger than 5 years in 2019, according to a new analysis of countries’…
ANTIBIOTICS ARE LIKE GOLD ?
! Antibiotics ‘Like Gold’ for Some, Driving Inappropriate Use October 16, 2023 1 Personal beliefs and healthcare system barriers contribute to inappropriate antibiotic use by patients, report researchers presenting results at the IDWeek 2023 Annual Meeting. Nonprescription antibiotic use includes accessing medication left over from a prior prescribed course, obtained from social networks, and purchased over-the-counter in…
Vegan and Veaganism –
What is veganism? Vegans follow a plant-based diet and avoid all animal-based foods such as meat, poultry, fish, shellfish, dairy, eggs, and honey. Many also refrain from buying animal-derived products (e.g., leather and reptile skin). Generally, veganism disavows anything involving animal exploitation, including the use of animals for entertainment and product testing. However Veganism is…
Hyaluronic Acid Suppository Improves Menopause Symptoms
September 2023 TOPLINE: Among women with genitourinary syndrome of menopause, 12 weeks of treatment with vaginal suppositories containing hyaluronic acid (HLA) reduces vulvovaginal symptoms, according to trial results presented at the 2023 Menopause Meeting. HLA may be a promising nonhormonal therapy for this condition, the researchers said. METHODOLOGY: https://b68cf49a2660daccc871b82678f0f60c.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-40/html/container.html TAKEAWAY: ” SOURCE: Poster P-1 was presented at…
Dietary Patterns, Foods, and Nutrients to Ameliorate Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Scoping Review
first_page settings Order Article Reprints Open AccessReview Dietary Patterns, Foods, and Nutrients to Ameliorate Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Scoping Review by Sofía Montemayor 1,2, Silvia García 1,2,3, Margalida Monserrat-Mesquida 1,2,3, Josep A. Tur 1,2,3,* and Cristina Bouzas 1,2,3 1Research Group on Community Nutrition & Oxidative Stress, University of the Balearic Islands-IUNICS, 07122 Palma, Spain 2Health Research Institute of Balearic Islands…
FRUIT VS FRUIT JUICE
Fruit vs. Fruit Juice: What’s the Difference? Drinking 100 percent fruit may juice sound like a healthy option, but it’s a far cry from eating the real deal—whole, fresh fruit. The sugar is fruit is In fact, new research finds that drinking just one glass of 100 percent fruit juice every day leads to gaining…
VITAMIN E
Fact Sheet for Health Professionals Have a question? Ask ODSJoin the ODS Email List Table of Contents This is a fact sheet intended for health professionals. For a reader-friendly overview of Vitamin E, see our consumer fact sheet on Vitamin E. Introduction Vitamin E is found naturally in some foods, added to others, and available as a dietary…
THE SKINNY ON FATS
What you eat can affect your LDL (bad) cholesterol. Knowing which fats raise LDL cholesterol and which ones don’t can help you lower your risk of heart disease and stroke. Your body naturally produces all the LDL cholesterol you need. Eating foods containing saturated and trans fats causes your body to produce even more LDL — raising the…
MONOUNSATURATED FAT
based on a AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION publication Monounsaturated fats can have a beneficial effect on your heart when eaten in moderation and when used to replace saturated fat and trans fat in your diet. For good health, the majority of the fats that you eat should be monounsaturated or polyunsaturated. Eat foods containing monounsaturated fats…
CORONARY ARTERY IN YOUNG ADULTS AND NUTS
Association of nut consumption with CVD risk factors in young to middle-aged adults: The Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA) study So-Yun Yi 1, Lyn M Steffen 2, Xia Zhou 1, James M Shikany 3, David R Jacobs Jr 1 Affiliations expand Abstract Background and aims: Few studies have examined long-term associations of walnut, other nut, and no nut consumption with cardiovascular disease (CVD)…
HEART RISK AND KETO-DIETS
Potential cardiovascular risk’ for some on keto-style diet ADD TOPIC TO EMAIL ALERTS NEW ORLEANS — Certain traditional risk factors including severe high cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension and smoking may increase CV risk among those following a low-carbohydrate, high-fat “keto-style diet,” a speaker reported here. In a population-based cohort study, regular consumption of a low-carbohydrate, high-fat…
RED YEAST RICE
Red Yeast Rice: What You Need To Know (based on the NIH march 2023) Many are taking Red Yeast Rice under the impression this is a safe product. It may lower your cholesterol but he adverse effects seem to be as much as Lovastatin since it contains the same compound as Lovastatin which is a.…
HEALTHY AND OBESE
‘Metabolically Healthy Obesity’ Rising, but Still Uncommon March 9, 2023 Trends in the Prevalence of Metabolically Healthy Obesity Among US Adults, 1999-2018 Jiang-Shui Wang, MBBS1; Peng-Fei Xia, MBBS1; Meng-Nan Ma, MBBS1; et alYue Li, MBBS1; Ting-Ting Geng, PhD1; Yan-Bo Zhang, PhD1; Zhou-Zheng Tu, MBBS1; Limiao Jiang, PhD1; Li-Rong Zhou, MD2; Bing-Fei Zhang, MD2; Wen-Wei Tong, RN2; Zhilei Shan, PhD3; Gang Liu, PhD3; Kun Yang, MD2; An Pan, PhD1 Author Affiliations Article Information JAMA Netw Open. 2023;6(3):e232145. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.2145 Key Points Question Has the prevalence of metabolically healthy obesity (MHO) changed among US adults in the past 20 years? Findings In this survey study of 20 430 adults…
MIND DIET for Alzheimer’s
Diet Review: MIND Diet harvard nutrition website. 2023 March Finding yourself confused by the seemingly endless promotion of weight-loss strategies and diet plans? In this series, we take a look at some popular diets—and review the research behind them. What Is It? The Mediterranean-DASH Diet Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, or MIND diet, targets the health of…
FRYING FOOD AND CANCER
If you’re trying to lose weight, you may already be telling your waiter to hold the fries. Now there’s another health benefit you can reap: Cutting down on certain fried foods can also help you cut down on the amount of acrylamide you eat. That’s a good thing because high levels of acrylamide have been…
SAVE THE PLANET WITH A VEGAN DIET
A vegan diet is the least impactful on the climate compared to other popular diets, according to a new study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The study, which compared popular diets on both nutrition quality and environmental impact, also found that keto diet and paleo diet score among the lowest on overall nutrition quality…
Uncontrolled BP twice as likely in Black vs. white women with hypertension
Black women aged 20 to 50 years with hypertension are more than twice as likely to have uncontrolled BP compared with white women, independent of social determinants of health and modifiable health behaviors, researchers reported. In an analysis of more than 1,200 women who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, researchers also…
500 EXTRA STEPS
Fact checked byRichard Smith Source/Disclosures 500 extra steps per day could reduce cardiovascular risk for adults 70 years and older ( APPROX QUARTER MILE) For every 500 extra steps per day, or an additional one-quarter mile walked, adults aged 70 years or older could reduce risk for a CVD event by approximately 14%, a speaker…
Artificial Sweetener in Keto-Related Foods Tied to CV Risk
r Artificial Sweetener in Keto Foods Tied to Cardiovascular Risk (ERYTHRITOL) A multi-part study reports that erythritol — a sugar alcohol (polyol) increasingly used as an artificial sweetener that is also made in the body — is associated with risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and promotes clotting (thrombosis). Erythritol is one of the…
COCOA BUTTER
Cocoa butter is a pure, stable fat that is probably best known for its presence in body and face lotions. However, it is also used in cooking, in both sweet and savory recipes. Cocoa butter, also called cacao butter, has the flavor and aroma of cocoa and is considered a vegetable fat. Despite the use…
BMJ EDITORIAL – HEALTHY LIFESTYLES FOR DEMENTIA PREVENTION
BMJ 2023; 380 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.p117 (Published 25 January 2023)Cite this as: BMJ 2023;380:p117Linked ResearchAssociation between healthy lifestyle and memory decline in older adults An increasingly urgent public health priority Ageing is accompanied by a decline in several measures of cognitive function, such as memory, reasoning, and psychomotor speed. Differences in the rate of change in cognitive function can be substantial between individuals,1 highlighting…
THE VEGAN DIET, ETHOS, AFFECTS AND ADVICE
Cutting meat from one’s diet has become increasingly popular for a number of reasons, including health and environmental concerns. Vegan diets are characterized by the avoidance of animal products, including meat, eggs, and dairy. A vegan diet brings with it a unique set of nutritional and health considerations. The vegan ethos The vegan diet…
THE DEMENTIA GENES
Alzheimer’s genes: Are you at risk? Researchers have identified a number of genes associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Some genes increase your likelihood of developing the disease (risk genes). Others guarantee that you will develop a disease (deterministic genes) are rare. However, genetic risk factors are just one of the factors involved in getting Alzheimer’s disease.…
PREVENTING DEMENTIA- A ten year study with 29,000 people
Six Healthy Lifestyle Habits Linked to Slowed Memory Decline The study was published online January 25 in The BMJ. To investigate, the researchers conducted a longitudinal study, known as the China Cognition and Aging Study, that considered genetic risk as well as lifestyle factors. The study began in 2009 and concluded in 2019. Participants (n = 29,072 average…
BORON
Boron What is it? Boron is an element. Boron has been consumed for menstrual cramps and boric acid has been used vaginally for yeast infections, but evidence is limited. Boron seems to affect the way the body handles other minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus. It also seems to increase estrogen levels post-menopause. Boric…
KOTHALAHIMBUTU (Salacia reticulata)
KOTHALAHIMBUTU (Salacia reticulata) Salacia reticulata is a medicinal herb from Ayurveda Salacia is an herb that is native to India and Sri Lanka. The root and stem are used to make medicine.Salacia is used for diabetes, asthma, joint pain, weight loss, improving bowel movements and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these…
THE EFFECTS OF ADD-ON THERAPY OF PHYLLANTHUS EMBLICA (AMLA) ON LABORATORY CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES: A RANDOMIZED, THE EFFECTS OF ADD-ON THERAPY OF AMLA ON COVID-19 CASES: A RECENT STUDY
The effects of add-on therapy of Phyllanthus Emblica (Amla) on laboratory confirmed COVID-19 Cases: A randomized, double-blind, controlled trial Complement Ther Med. 2022 May; 65: 102808. Author information Article notes Copyright and License information Disclaimer Abstract Objective This randomized, double-blind, controlled trial (RCT) aimed to evaluate the effect of Phyllanthus Emblica (Amla) as an add-on therapy on COVID-19_ related biomarkers and…
AMLA
a rEview of Amla Phyllanthus emblica – (Nelli/ Sri Lankan Gooseberry / Amla) Amla has its origins in the Hindi word for the amla fruit tree, which means “sour.” The tree, now known by its Latin names Emblica officinalis and Phyllanthus emblica, grows throughout India and Sri Lanka and bears sour-tasting fruits. In Sanskrit, Amla is called “Amalaki.” Other Sanskrit nicknames describe…
THE PRACTICE OF MINDFULNESS
BY THICH NHAT HANH| JANUARY 17, 2023 The late Thich Nhat Hanh taught these five mindfulness exercises to help you live with happiness and joy. Calligraphy by Thich Nhat Hanh. Purchase a print in the Lion’s Roar store. Our true home is not in the past. Our true home is not in the future. Our true home…
NITRITES AND DIABETES
Eating more foods with nitrites or nitrates may increase risk for type 2 diabetes Adults who eat more foods that include added nitrites or nitrates have a higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes than those exposed to fewer of these compounds, according to findings published in PLOS Medicine. Bernard Srour Mathilde Touvier “These results provide a new piece of…
WHOLE-FOOD, PLANT BASED DIET. IS IT COMPLETE
How a Whole-Food, Plant-Based Diet Can Boost Your Health There’s excellent scientific evidence that many chronic diseases can be controlled, reduced, or even reversed by moving to a whole-food, plant-based diet. Scientific research highlighted in the landmark book The China Study shows that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, certain…
PLANT VS VEGAN. by Forks over Knife
THE FIVE FOOD GROUPS Below is a quick overview of the major food categories you’ll enjoy on a plant-based diet, with examples. For a more detailed breakdown of what to eat on a WFPB diet, check out The Forks Over Knives Diet Explained. There are plenty of other foods you can also enjoy, including nuts, seeds, avocados,…
CONSTIPATION AND KIWI FRUIT
Daily consumption of two green kiwifruits may help relieve constipation Medha BaranwalPublished On 2 Jan 2023 6:30 AM New Zealand: Green kiwifruit or psyllium consumption could be a suitable dietary treatment for relieving constipation and associated gastrointestinal (GI) comfort, states a recent study published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology. “Our study provides original evidence that the…
CAN HEAVY METAL EXPOSURE HARM REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH?
Infertility, or failure to achieve clinical pregnancy after 1 year of unprotected intercourse, affects up to 15% of couples worldwide. Estimated US prevalence of women with impaired fertility has increased from 4.5 million in the early 1980s to ~7.7 million by 2025. Most women with infertility have reproductive or neuroendocrine disorders, such as premature ovarian…
COFFEE and CARDIAC DEATHS
Severe Hypertension + Drinking Two Or More Cups Of Coffee Per Day = Increases The Risk Of Cardiac Deaths Numerous studies have been conducted on the advantages of coffee consumption, however if a person has high blood pressure, they may want to limit their intake to one cup per day. A heart attack, stroke, or…
WHAT INDIAN MEDICINE TEACHES ABOUT EATING WELL WITH DIABETES
What traditional Indian medicine teaches about eating well with diabetes August 02, 2022 Susan Weiner, MS, RDN, CDCES, FADCES, talks with Parul Kharod, MS, RD, LDN, about the ancient medical knowledge system known as Ayurveda and what it can reveal about living with diabetes. Weiner: What is Ayurveda and how does it apply to Indian cuisine? Kharod: Ayurveda is an ancient…
GENETIC TESTING
a general overview This information is for general information only and may not apply to you. Also it gets out of date as medicine progresses. Please check with your provider prior to any action or concern. You must remember it is in general positive results are dealing with probabilities of getting the disease and if…
WHAT ARE METS
What is a MET? You’re probably aware that your body burns energy all the time, no matter what you’re doing. One way to calculate your body’s energy expenditure is with metabolic equivalents, also known as METs. You might see METs listed on exercise equipment or mentioned by personal trainers to help you measure your physical…
DIET AND HEART DISEASE. 2021
The current guidelines from the American Heart Association (AHA) focus on dietary interventions to reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease, and other chronic illnesses. Mediterranean-style diet is associated with a lower risk for type 2 diabetes. In addition, the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet has been associated with a slower decline in age-associated…
Studies demonstrate health benefits of mangos, herbs, spices
Recent data suggest that mangos could help improve certain risk factors for chronic disease in patients who are overweight or obese, according to researchers. In addition, two other trials exploring how diet affects health revealed an association between herbs and spices and improvements in BP and cholesterol. All three studies were presented during the annual…
Fermented Food and microbiome
Jul 12 2021 Email Tweet A fermented-food diet increases microbiome diversity and lowers inflammation, Stanford study finds Stanford researchers discover that a 10-week diet high in fermented foods boosts microbiome diversity and improves immune responses.JUL 122021 Stanford researchers found that eating a diet high in fermented foods such as kimchi increases the diversity of gut microbes, which…
COCONUT OIL AND CHOLESTEROL
There is a controversy regarding coconut oil since this is a saturated fat and saturated fats ( mainly animal fats but includes some vegetable fats which are called medium chain fatty acids one of which is commonly discussed is coconut oil.The American heart association does not recommend coconut oil in view of this issue A…
Vitamin K and Heart Disease
this is informational only: Please consult your doctor before following this article recommendations since it may be harmful to you sAtherosclerotic cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of death worldwide despite the availability of risk‐modifying therapies and lifestyle advice. Genetics. diet, high cholesterol . high blood pressure. smoking etc are some of the factor known…
DEMENTIA SUMMARY
What Happens to the Brain in Alzheimer’s Disease? The healthy human brain contains tens of billions of neurons—specialized cells that process and transmit information via electrical and chemical signals. They send messages between different parts of the brain, and from the brain to the muscles and organs of the body. Alzheimer’s disease disrupts this communication among neurons,…
TIPS OF EATING AND CARE
Buying and Preparing Food When the person with Alzheimer’s disease lives with you: Buy healthy foods such as vegetables, fruits, and whole-grain products. Be sure to buy foods that the person likes and can eat. Give the person choices about what to eat—for example, “Would you like green beans or salad?” Buy food that is easy…
THYROID SUPPLEMENTS-WARNING
Many patient with hypothyroidism who have symptoms of fatigue, feels depressed and lack of energy and wight gain tend to look for thyroid supplement to improve their wellbeing While some of the supplements could be safe and improve your health some can be very dangerous It is very important to check with your provider or…
IODINE DEFICIENCY
Iodine is an element that is needed for the production of thyroid hormone. The body does not make iodine, so it is an essential part of your diet. Iodine is found in various foods If you do not have enough iodine in your body, you cannot make enough thyroid hormone. Thus, iodine deficiency can lead…
HIDDEN SUGARS AND CARBS
Sugar hidden when you go shopping You could remove carbs by removing sugar from your diet by cutting out the main culprits namely, cakes, cookies, pastries and other sweet treats and you will be removing carbs as well. Starches are the most commonly consumed type of carb, and an important source of energy for many people.…
Vegetarians have healthier levels of disease markers than meat-eaters but some others not so good !
by European Association for the Study of Obesity Vegetarians appear to have a healthier biomarker profile than meat-eaters, and this applies to adults of any age and weight, and is also unaffected by smoking and alcohol consumption, according to a new study in over 166,000 UK adults, being presented at this week’s European Congress on…
PROBIOTICS CAN BE HARMFUL
Learning About the Microbiome The community of microorganisms that lives on us and in us is called the “microbiome,” and it’s a hot topic for research. The Human Microbiome Project, supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from 2007 to 2016, played a key role in this research by mapping the normal bacteria that…
THE METABOLIC SYNDROME
OTHER NAMES COMMONLY USED FOR THE METABOLIC SYNDROME Dysmetabolic syndrome Hypertriglyceridemic waist Insulin resistance syndrome Obesity syndrome Syndrome X
INSULIN RESISTANCE- ADA
This is a nice and simple explanation of the basics and prevention of diabetes There are multiple causes of insulin resistance and simple steps we can take. There is lot of different opinions in the internet !
FRUCTOSE
Fructose and hepatic insulin resistance There is an epidemic fatty liver and non alcoholic liver disease worldwide. This is the commonest cause of cirrhosis and liver cancer which was. previously mainly related to chronic alcoholism Excessive caloric intake in a form of high-fat diet (HFD) was long thought to be the major risk factor for…
EAT EARLY TO REDUCE INSULIN RESISTANCE
Eating before 8:30 a.m. could reduce risk factors for type 2 diabetes by The Endocrine Society People who start eating before 8:30 a.m. had lower blood sugar levels and less insulin resistance, which could reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to a study presented virtually at ENDO 2021, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting.…
POSTBIOTICS
The term postbiotics have been used to the fermentation products, produced by the gut the microbiome which has beneficial effects both in and outside the gut. The microbiota in the gut are live bacteria fungi etc. The healthy microbiome is good for human health while the unhealthy gut microbiota are toxic to our body One…
BASICS OF SUGARS
So, what’s the difference between fruit sugar and other sugars? “Refined, or processed, sugars come under many names, including white sugar, brown sugar, cane sugar, coconut sugar, palm sugar, invert sugar, high-fructose corn syrup—the list goes on!” These sugars lacks any significant nutritional value and only for the sweet taste its add to the product e.g…
LOW CARB DIETS ARE NOT KETO DIETS
Protein Meat: Beef, pork, lamb, game and poultry. The fat is useful as well as the skin on the chicken. Choose organic and grass-fed if you can. Fish and seafood: All kinds. Preferably fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel or herring. Eggs: All kinds. Preferably organic. Non meat proteins lentils, adamame, pintobeans and other beans ,chia seeds and…
VITAMIN D
THIS IS AN ACCOUNT FROM THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF ENDOCRINOLOGISTS THIS IS COMPREHENSIVE and BELOW DETAILED INFORMATION FROM THE NIH There is a lot of confusion about the optimum level of vitamin D. It appears that most of the population is low or deficient in vitamin D. It is likely that is because with modern…
RAPID WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAMS FOR PERSONS WITH DIABETES SUMMARY ( will apply for prediabetes and otherwise obese people as well- slanka)
What is true is that everyone with type 2 diabetes is carrying more weight than their body can cope with. In other words, the problem is not the number of very, very heavy people: it’s the vast majority of us who are heavier than is ideal. The trouble is that many regard themselves as having…
NEW VIEWS OF DIABETES
PROFESSOR ROY TAYLOR explains the science behind type 2 diabetes Barely a day goes by without type 2 diabetes hitting the headlines. Last week alone there were two major stories about the condition. A study from French researchers showed that if you develop type 2 in middle age, it doubles your risk of getting dementia…
OLIVE AND AND COVID
Olive oil consumption can prevent non-communicable diseases and POSSIBLY COVID-19 : Review Abstract:The Mediterranean diet is appraised as the premier dietary regimen and its espousal is correlated with the prevention of degenerative diseases and extended longevity. The consumption of olive oil stands out as the most peculiar feature of the Mediterranean diet. Olive oil rich…
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
What is apple cider vinegar? Apple cider vinegar is a popular home remedy. People have used it for centuries in cooking and medicine. Apple cider vinegar is apple juice that has been fermented twice. First, crushed apples are mixed with yeast, sugar or another carbohydrate. After a few weeks, natural bacteria and yeasts ferment the…
OBESITY
Overweight and obesity are increasingly common conditions in the United States. They are caused by the increase in the size and the amount of fat cells in the body. Doctors measure body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference to screen and diagnose overweight and obesity. Obesity is a serious medical condition that can cause complications…
BMI CALCULATOR
THIS CALCULATES THE BMI the body mass index is the calculation weight corrected for the hight if a person is very muscular the muscle will count to the weight and the BMI will be artificially high but the person will be really much fitter If the person is excessive thin, the BMI will calculate the…
VEGAN DIET AND DIABETES
PLEASE CLICK TO SEE THE DETAILS “A plant-based diet is a powerful tool for preventing, managing, and even reversing type 2 diabetes. Not only is this the most delicious ‘prescription’ you can imagine, but it’s also easy to follow. Unlike other diets, there’s no calorie counting, no skimpy portions, and no carb counting. Plus, all…
PROBIOTICS IN DETAIL FROM THE NIH
Probiotics: What You Need To Know What are probiotics? Probiotics are live microorganisms that are intended to have health benefits when consumed or applied to the body. They can be found in yogurt and other fermented foods, dietary supplements, and beauty products. Although people often think of bacteria and other microorganisms as harmful “germs,” many are…
PROBIOTICS SIMPLIED VERSION
Probiotics are made of good live bacteria and/or yeasts that naturally live in your body. You constantly have both good and bad bacteria in your body. When you get an infection, there’s more bad bacteria, knocking your system out of balance. Good bacteria helps eliminate extra bad bacteria, returning the balance. Probiotic-supplements are a way…
PREBIOTICS
BASED ON THE LINK TO MONASH UNIVERSITY AUSTRALIA What is dietary fibre? Dietary fibre, can be defined as ‘the edible parts of plants or analogous carbohydrates that are resistant to digestion and absorption in the human small intestine with complete or partial fermentation in the large intestine’. Dietary fibre plays a vital role in the…
BENEFITS OF BEETROOT
PLEASE SEE VIDEO ABOVE ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF BEET THE BEET HAS SUCROSE AND THERE IS A CONTROVERSY OF TAKING BEET IN PATIENTS WITH DIABETES. IN GENERAL IT BELIEVED TO BE GOOD BECAUSE OF OF ANTI OXIDANTS AND OTHER ” SUPERFOOD ” NUTRIENTS. HOWEVER BEET JUICE IS NOT RECOMMENDED PLEASE DISCUSS YOUR PHYSICIAN IF YOU…
GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOODS
Genetically modified (GM) foods are foods derived from organisms whose genetic material (DNA) has been modified in a way that does not occur naturally, e.g. through the introduction of a gene from a different organism. The technology is often called “modern biotechnology” or “gene technology”, sometimes also “recombinant DNA technology” or “genetic engineering”. Currently available…
FEELING HUNGRY – IT COULD BE YOUR BLOOD SUGAR
Postprandial glucose dip tied to appetite, energy intake Individuals who had a big drop in blood glucose two to three hours after eating a meal also reported feeling hungry at that time, having a shorter time before eating again and greater energy intake throughout the day. The findings in Nature Metabolism were based on data from 1,070…
KETO DIETS IS IT SAFE
WHY KETO ? IS IT REALLY BEST FOR YOUR FAT LOSS ? THE ‘KETO DIET’ So after searching for 10000 years about THE KETO DIET, you came across this blog. Nevertheless, you got yourself at the right place, “Keto” word has become a very popular slang, literally every second person in the room brags about…
TOO MUCH BELLY FAT IS NOT SAFE
By American Heart Association News. APRIL. 2021 People with too much fat around their midsections and vital organs are at increased risk for heart disease, even if their body mass index falls within what is considered a healthy range, according to a new scientific report. The statement from the American Heart Association, published Thursday in…
CINNAMON A HEALTHY SPICE
The bark of various cinnamon species is one of the most important and popular spices used worldwide not only for cooking but also in traditional and modern medicines. Overall, approximately 250 species have been identified among the cinnamon genus, with trees being scattered all over the world CHEMISTRY CInnamon is mainly used in the aroma…
MEAL PLANNING
based on U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Meal PlanninG FOR PERSONS WITH DIABETES AND PREDIABETES BUT USEFUL FOR THOSE WITH OBESITY THIS IS FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ONLY -CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE IMPLEMENTING THESE RECOMMENDATIONS A meal plan is your guide for when, what, and how much to eat to get the nutrition you need while…
NUTRITION SECURITY
Time to shift from ‘food security’ to ‘nutrition security’ to increase health and well-being Now, a new Viewpoint article argues that today’s health and equity challenges call for the U.S. to shift from “food insecurity” to “nutrition insecurity” in order to catalyze appropriate focus and policies on access not just to food but to healthy,…
PLANT BASED DIETS FOR THE PLANET
Plant-Based for the Planet A report published in The Lancet in 2019 concluded that a dietary shift toward plant foods and away from animal products is vital for promoting the health of our planet. The report states that projections for the future show that “vegan and vegetarian diets were associated with the greatest reductions in greenhouse-gas emissions.”…
HEART DISEASE AND VEGETARIAN DIET
Vegetarian Diets Reduce Risk of Death from Heart Disease Vegetarian diets reduce the risk of death from ischemic heart disease, according to a meta-analysis published in the American Journal of Preventive Cardiology. Researchers reviewed eight observational studies that compared vegetarian and nonvegetarian diets with mortalit y. Vegetarian diets, including vegan eating patterns, were associated with a…
PLANT BASED FOODS WITH PROTEINS
Meat, fish, poultry, and eggs are high-quality foods containing all the essential amino acids required by the body and approximately 7 grams of protein per ounce. Because of this, these are the first foods many think of when choosing what meets their daily protein needs. BUT, there are some plant-based proteins that shouldn’t be overlooked.…
VEGAN SOCIETY
“Veganism is a philosophy and way of living which seeks to exclude—as far as is possible and practicable—all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose; and by extension, promotes the development and use of animal-free alternatives for the benefit of animals, humans and the environment. In dietary…
LECTINS friend or foe
Lectins http://www.medscape.com Lectins: Are These Food-Based Proteins Friend or Foe? A controversy John Watson; Reviewed by Anya Romanowski, MS, RD August 17, 2018 The seemingly endless search for that one insidious element in our diets, which if eliminated, can restore our waistlines, health, and happiness has uncovered its latest culprit: lectins. If you have never heard of…
A KSHAMICAMD WEBSITE 