Category: Foods
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Anal Fissures and Nutrition
Anal fissure is a skin tear or injury inside the anal canal. Anal fissures cause pain, especially during bowel movements. Usually this injury (skin tears) of the anus causes pain such as a burning sensation during defecation and is often accompanied by bleeding and itching. Anal fissures affect all ages but are more common in…
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HIPPOCRATES (460 BC – 377 BC) – ON DIET V – Wine
Sweet wine, strong wine, white wine, and black wine should be administered in serious illnesses according to the following criteria: Sweet wine weighs less on the head than strong wine and affects the mind less, facilitates bowel movements more than the other, but causes swelling of the spleen and liver. They are not recommended for…
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Meal Replacements – Do They Work?
Meal replacement foods are widespread mainly for the convenience they offer, in their preparation, consumption, and storage. Some of their undeniable advantages are: 1. Convenient and versatile They are ready-made, they do not require special preparation, you can take the meal with you without fear of spoiling or getting your bag dirty. 2. Variety in…
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Taking the Ideal Dietary History
The dietary history aims to provide a detailed record of a person’s medical history, eating habits, preferences and goals in order to design a personalized diet plan. The dietary history should be collected by the dietitian in the form of a series of questions and not by the method of completing a questionnaire by the…
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How Many Calories do I Burn if I Walk 5000 Steps?
The number of calories we can burn during an activity, such as walking, depends on many factors, such as: Age The older we are, the fewer calories we burn during any exercise and not just during walking. With increasing age, metabolism slows down mainly due to reduced activity but also the natural decrease in certain…
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Barrett’s Esophagus and Its Nutrition
In Barrett’s esophagus, there is a replacement of the normal cells of the lower part of the esophagus by another type of cell. The risk factors for developing Barrett’s esophagus are mainly smoking, gastroesophageal acid reflux at a weekly frequency, an increased body mass index usually above 30 and gastroesophageal reflux for more than 5…
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HIPPOCRATES (460 BC – 377 BC) – ON DIET IV – Satiety
At the beginning of satiety, people are seized by a prolonged and pleasant sleep, which continues for some time of the day. However, when the body cannot bear the continuous satiety, sleep is no longer pleasant but the person becomes agitated and thinks that he is struggling. When the person reaches this point, he is…
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AI for Nutritional Advises ? I’ll pass…
Artificial intelligence refers to learning and by extension the attempt of machines to reproduce the cognitive functions of a human, such as learning, planning, creativity. Artificial intelligence systems are capable of adapting their behavior, to a certain extent, by analyzing the stored information they have and the new information they receive. Artificial intelligence is usually…
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Latest News on Nutrition in Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition in which tissue similar to the endometrium (the thin inner lining of the uterus) grows in abnormal areas outside the uterus, such as the ovaries, fallopian tubes, bladder, and bowel. Endometriosis can cause severe abdominal pain, bleeding, pain during intercourse, and infertility. Its frequency is estimated at 1 in…
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids, an Excellent Supplement for Mood Disorders
Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) play a critical role in brain function, neuroplasticity, and emotional regulation. Deficiency or imbalance in the omega-6/omega-3 ratio has been associated with an increased risk of mood disorders, such as major depression and bipolar disorder. A review of epidemiological studies published on January 3, 2026,…
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