Category: Foods
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Carbohydrate Quality for Healthy Aging
It is known that carbohydrates can affect health differently depending on their quality. Our weight, our energy, and the fluctuations in our blood sugar levels are related to the quality and quantity of carbohydrates we consume with our diet. It is also known that starchy carbohydrates, such as potatoes, white bread, and processed white pasta,…
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Coenzyme Q10 supplement and Statins
Statins Statins are drugs used in hyperlipidemia to reduce blood cholesterol levels. Statins block the action of a liver chemical that is necessary for the production of cholesterol, resulting in reduced blood cholesterol levels reducing the risk of heart attack, stroke and thrombosis. Taking statins has side effects such as muscle pain, muscle fatigue, muscle…
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Foods that can affect Stool
The shape, color, and odor of stool are diagnostic clues for digestive system diseases. The composition of stool, which is done in a laboratory, is also an excellent diagnostic tool for digestive system diseases. Stool can also be affected by the foods we eat without there being any problem in our digestive system. It’s just…
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“Mayer Stool Test” preparation Diet
The Mayer stool test detects the presence of hemoglobin in the stool, and is essentially used to investigate bleeding. Bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract can be caused by medications as well as pathological processes. Bleeding in the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract results in the creation of black stools, while bleeding from the lower…
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Pomegranate
Pomegranate is a highly nutritious fruit. It is high in antioxidants and polyphenols, which help fight oxidative stress that can cause diseases in the body. It is also a strong alkaline fruit that helps stabilize the body’s pH and maintain the smooth functioning of the body. Pomegranate and pomegranate juice, if consumed in moderation, may…
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4 Symptoms of a Nutrient Deficiency
A deficiency in the body of micronutrients (i.e. vitamins, minerals and trace elements) is not always as noticeable as a deficiency in macronutrients (i.e. proteins, carbohydrates, fat and water). Usually, a period of time has passed since the body has been deficient in micronutrients before we realize it with certain symptoms that appear. Macronutrients and…
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Alcohol in Sports
Alcoholic is any liquid that contains alcohol. We usually call this the drink that contains ethyl alcohol (liquor). The daily recommended dose of alcohol is one “serving” drink per day for adult women and two “servings” drinks per day for adult men, one “serving” drink for men and women over 65 years of age. A…
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Plant Based “Milks”(?)
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has decided that liquid products that come from plant sources and have a texture similar to milk can use the word “milk” on their labels. Soy, almond, coconut, pea, peanut, sesame “milk” are such plant products/beverages. Of course, just because the FDA said so does not mean that these…
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Potatoes – A Wonderful Carbohydrate
Potatoes are one of the best-known carbohydrates. They contain mainly starch as a carbohydrate but also fiber. Starch is an important source of energy for the human body, as it is converted into glucose which is then used as fuel for the various functions of the body. Fiber is mainly found in its skin. The…
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The Glycerol in Slushies = Real Dangerous for Young Children
The UK Food Standards Agency recommends that children under seven should not drink slushies due to the glycerol they contain. Children aged 8 to 11 should also only have one glass of slushie (granita). Glycerol is a well-known food additive with the code number E422. It is used as a key ingredient in the production…
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