Written by a DietitianDid you know that about 45% of American adults have hypertension or take medication for high blood pressure? Another disturbing fact is that according to the CDC, only 1 in…
Lifestyle Diets
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Diets are not only used for weight loss but also for improving one’s health and overall wellbeing. In fact, most chronic health conditions require diet change as part of a more complex medical treatment plan.
The articles in this sub-category show you how eating the right combination of foods while sticking to balanced and diverse diet can help you feel and look better. The provided information is fully based on research papers, scientific studies, and doctor’s advice.
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Written by a DietitianDid you know that there are approximately 79 million vegans worldwide? Even though 88% of Americans consider themselves omnivorous or carnivorous, about 2% of the people living in the United…
According to the CDC, obesity affects 19.3% of American children and adolescents aged 2-19 and 13.4% of children aged 2-5. [1] These high and increasing numbers suggest alarming concerns about…
Did you know that you can combine Paleo and Mediterranean diets into a combined Paleo-Mediterranean diet? This article looks into the differences, definitions, health benefits, and food lists of Paleo…
One important rule of the Mediterranean diet is to eat processed, packaged, and fast food in moderation. This is because often fast food is high in refined sugars, saturated and…
Written by a DietitianMost restricting fad diets demonize pasta as one of the main foods leading to weight gain, obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. But if pasta is that bad for you, then…
A key component of the Mediterranean diet is olive oil. It is recommended as the primary source of added fat. Besides, people adhering to the Mediterranean diet are encouraged to…
Mediterranean diet is the typical diet of countries located at the Mediterranean sea: Greece, Spain, France, and Italy. Adhering to a Mediterranean-style eating plan is associated with various health benefits,…
Mediterranean diet is one of the few diets that allow moderate alcohol consumption. However, not all alcohol is allowed. Wine, in particular, is an important part of Mediterranean-style cuisine. For…
Written by a DoctorI am generally in favor of the alkaline diet, but not so much because I believe it’s a magical pH solution; rather, generally speaking, the alkaline diet tends to include…
Written by a DietitianThe Mediterranean diet has become popular all over the world. This diet is typical for countries surrounding the Mediterranean sea (as the name suggests). These include Italy, Spain, France, and…
Did you know that about 2 million people in the US and about 1 percent of the global population have Celiac disease? [1] Celiac disease patients experience a strong immune…
Did you know that nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD for short) affects up to 1 in every 3 people on a global scale? [1] These disturbing statistics suggest a chronic…
The Mediterranean diet is the typical diet/cuisine of countries bordering the Mediterranean sea. Such countries include Greece, Italy, France, and Spain. [1] The Mediterranean diet focuses on consumption of whole…
Written by a DietitianDid you know that about 3% of the global population is made up of pescatarians? [1] People who follow a pescatarian diet do not eat meat, but consume other animal…
Even though KETO diet (low carb high fat diet) was developed for people with epilepsy, diabetes and high blood sugar, many people adopt it for quick weight loss results. [1]…
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Audio ArticleThe popularity of plant-based diets has significantly risen in the past few years. But what is all the hype about? Well, plant-based diet is associated with various health benefits like…
Ketogenic, keto, or the so-called the high-fat, low-carb diet has become a weight loss trend in the recent years. Many people choose this diet with the hope to quickly reduce…
Reviewed by a DietitianThroughout the years, many different kinds of diets have raised their popularity by promising fast and long term weight loss results, without a yo-yo effect: Atkins diet, 90-day diet, vegan…
Reviewed by a Dietitian Audio ArticleFruits and vegetables are our main food sources of minerals and vitamins. They supply us with essential nutrients, which keep our body and mind healthy and well-functioning. As a result,…