Tag: alcohol
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Tips on Nutrients Affected in Perimenopausal Women and Leading to Menopausal Symptoms
Perimenopause is the natural transition period towards menopause, where the ovaries begin to reduce the production of hormones (mainly estrogen), causing changes in the menstrual cycle (less frequent or irregular periods) and symptoms such as hot flashes, sleep disturbances, fatigue, vaginal and bladder problems, changes in sexual function, decreased fertility, possible changes in cholesterol levels,…
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Acetaminophen (paracetamol) and Food Interaction
Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol, is one of the most commonly prescribed medications for the treatment of mild to moderate pain and fever. Approximately 5% of the population is at risk of drug interactions with certain foods, even if these drugs are drugs that do not have serious side effects like Acetaminophen. The elderly who…
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5 Food Categories to AVOID if You Have Arthritis
Arthritis is a group of diseases that affect the joints, causing inflammation, pain, swelling, and limited mobility. Arthritis affects people of all ages, but it is more common in older people and especially in women. The most common forms of arthritis are osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis), rheumatoid arthritis, and gout. Other forms of arthritis are spondyloarthritis,…
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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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5 Foods for Dry and Dehydrated Skin
Dry and dehydrated skin are two different conditions. In dehydrated skin, the skin lacks moisture and water. In dry skin, you are deficient in vitamin A and natural oils. Dehydrated skin lacks hydration and may look oily but is mostly dull and may peel in places. If our skin is dehydrated, we must hydrate it…
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7 Food Categories for Fast Recovery after Surgery
After surgery and since we do not have to follow a specialized diet plan due to the operation, we must eat healthy foods that will help our body heal. A balanced intake of the right nutrients will help speed up our recovery and avoid complications related to nutrition. The following food categories are ideal to…
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5 Nutrition Tips for a Better Sleep
Diet and sleep are quite connected, but it is true that a balanced diet alone will not benefit our sleep if we have bad sleep habits. We should NOT consume before bedtime: 1. Caffeine Coffee and anything containing caffeine such as energy drinks, cola drinks, dark chocolate, dark chocolate ice cream are foods that disrupt…
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Nutrition for UTI (Urinary Tract Infection)
Urinary tract infection is an infection in any part of the urinary tract, most often occurring in the lower urinary tract, i.e. the bladder and urethra. The bacterium E. coli is the main cause of urinary tract infections, as it is found in 80% of cases. Especially in women, cystitis (which usually comes from E.…
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Foods to AVOID in PREGNANCY
To prevent possible complications during pregnancy, we should avoid the following foods: 1. Seafood and fish that contain mercury or are dangerous for listeriosis. Avoid shark, swordfish, bigeye tuna, mullet, cod due to the mercury they may contain. Mercury can cause damage to the human brain and nervous system. Also, smoked fish such as smoked…
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Nutrition for Psoriasis
Psoriasis is an autoimmune inflammatory disease that causes the formation of cells and lesions in the upper layer of the skin. Possible causes for its appearance are excessive stress but mainly genetic, immunological and environmental factors. People with psoriasis are likely to develop diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Food is…
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