Category: Vegan/Vegetarian
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Non-Starchy Vegetables – Glucose Level – Glycemic Index (GI) – Glycemic Load (GL)
Glucose is a monosaccharide found naturally in fruits and vegetables. It is also formed from the digestion of complex carbohydrates and the conversion of glycogen by the liver and is the main source of cellular energy in the body. Glucose is essential for the functioning of the brain and red blood cells. Measuring fasting blood…
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How Much Caffeine Before Training?
A systematic review and network meta-analysis published on December 3, 2025 in MDPI, titled Effects of Caffeine Dose and Administration Method on Time-Trial Performance: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis, examined the amounts of caffeine that may have an ergogenic effect before training. The effects of caffeine administration methods (e.g., capsules/tablets, gum, mouthwash) and doses…
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10 Highly Nutritious Vegetables
Some of the most nutritious vegetables, in alphabetical order, that we can find and buy are the following: 1. Asparagus Asparagus contains B vitamins, which act as coenzymes in energy production processes in cells, and especially folic acid, which takes part in the synthesis of nucleic acid and amino acids. It also contains potassium, phosphorus,…
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Iron Deficiency Anemia and its Relationship to Zinc
Iron deficiency anemia accounts for over 60% of the global incidence of anemia. Among women of reproductive age (aged 15-49 years), the percentage of the global incidence of anemia due to iron deficiency anemia ranges from 35% to 71%, and among preschool children (aged under 4 years), it ranges from 30% to 58%. Due to…
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B12 Deficiency during Pregnancy and in the Breastfeeding Mother also creates B12 Deficiency in the Newborn
Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin involved in the metabolism of every cell in the human body, especially in the formation of red blood cells, the functioning of the nervous system, and the synthesis of DNA. Vitamin B12 is found ONLY in foods of animal origin and its absorption depends on the gastric intrinsic factor,…
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The Health and Wellness Coffee Chain
The most common causes of death are cardiovascular disease, cancer, injuries and accidents, chronic lower respiratory diseases, diabetes, chronic liver disease, kidney disease, and cognitive disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease. Coffee consumption has shown an inverse association with several of these diseases. Cardiovascular disease A meta-analysis of 36 prospective studies in 1.3…
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Protein Needs in Athletes
Protein adequacy remains a cornerstone of sports nutrition, consistently supporting muscle recovery, adaptation, and performance in all athletes. Total daily protein intake is a determining factor for positive results in any sport, while the timing, distribution, and type of protein further enhance the benefits for athletes. This article will outline the basic protein needs of…
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Olive Oil as a Natural Laxative
Olive oil is one of the healthiest sources of fat in the Mediterranean diet. Especially extra virgin olive oil has been shown to offer benefits to the cardiovascular system, helps control cholesterol and has a mild laxative effect which is mainly based on its high content in monounsaturated fatty acids and its lubricating property, functioning…
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Sugar and How It’s Linked to Cancer
It’s well known that sugar, in the form of glucose, is the main source of energy for every cell in our body. The same is true for cancer cells. However, cancer cells use glucose faster than many normal cells and absorb 10-12 times more sugar than healthy cells. Glucose in the growth of cancer cells…
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When should we Not Eat Pears?
Pears are very nutritious fruits as they contain vitamins and minerals, antioxidants such as vitamin C and quercetin that help fight free radicals and reduce possible inflammation, they contain plant anthocyanins and cinnamic acid that help protect mainly from colon cancer and coronary heart disease, they have a low glycemic index and do not sharply…
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