The weather right now is just awful and the thought of hot food is just so delightful! If this is what you are feeling in this July weather you’re not alone. Cold weather tends to mess with our appetites. The thought of food is usually not too far. Have you
A person can be slender, have normal weight and an ideal Body Mass Index (BMI) but also have high body fat percentage and low muscle mass. In some cases, the body fats are too high that such a person may be considered obese even though they have a normal BMI.
I met Lucy for the second time last week. The first time we met was in August. Unlike the first meeting, last week she was looking brighter, energetic and more jovial. See, Lucy has been trying to manage her weight for a while now. Last year her physician advised her
Can you control high blood pressure with diet? A healthy diet will not only help you control blood pressure but will also help prevent and/or delay onset of related complications like stroke, and heart and kidney disease. The DASH Diet, Dietary Approaches to Stop hypertension (high blood pressure), is a
I recently attended a workshop and was privileged to interact with people from all walks of life. I especially loved our interactions during lunch break. I noted with a lot of concern, just as I have noted on many occasions, the huge portions of food on people’s plates to a
I met Lucy for the second time last week. The first time we met was in August. Unlike the first meeting, last week she was looking brighter, energetic and more jovial. See, Lucy has been trying to manage her weight for a while now. Last year her physician advised her
For decades, the only salt you could find on shelves was normal table salt. This is however changing with the introduction of other salts like Himalayan, kosher, and sea salts which claim to be premium, healthier, tastier and more natural than table salt. Salt, regardless of its origin, is a
I love dawa you know the ginger, lemon and honey concoction. It has always been a favorite beverage even before it was hyped by the onset of COVID-19 pandemic. It is my go-to drink both at home and when I eat out. A few months ago I was dining out
Do you experience frequent compelling hunger characterized by cravings for carbohydrate rich foods? Well, you may be suffering from carbohydrate addiction. Simple refined carbohydrates like white bread, chapatti, cakes, biscuits, fries and sugary drinks are digested fast causing a sudden rise in blood sugar level which makes a person feel
Gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common digestive disorder that occurs when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus. GERD usually occurs when the valve known as esophageal sphincter that prevents stomach content from flowing back into the esophagus isn’t working effectively. If you experience mild acid reflux at