Tag: cardiovascular disease
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Ultra-processed Foods and the Unbreakable Bond to Visceral Fat
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are very prevalent in modern diets due to their convenience and variety. UPFs are defined by the NOVA classification system, which categorizes foods into four groups based on the nature, extent and purpose of industrial processing: Group 1 Unprocessed or minimally processed foods that have been refrigerated, washed or dried, e.g. fresh…
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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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Cinnamon and its Amazing Benefits
Cinnamon is one of the most popular spices and is used in both cooking and confectionery. Almost every part of the cinnamon tree (root, leaves, bark, flowers and fruits) has medicinal properties. It contains essential oils and resinous derivatives such as cinnamaldehyde and cinnamic acid. Cinnamon is known to have many benefits for our body…
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6 Phytochemicals and Their Positive Effects on Our Health
Phytochemicals are natural compounds found in plants to protect them from disease by contributing to their defense system. They also contribute to the color and flavor of plants. Phytochemicals are not essential elements for human life, but they have a positive effect on our health. A diet rich in phytochemicals has been associated with a…
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Sugar, is it Safe? and How Much Can we Eat Per Day?
The World Health Organization guideline for the intake of free sugars (monosaccharides such as glucose and fructose and disaccharides such as sugar, added to foods by the manufacturer, cook or consumer, and sugars naturally present in honey, syrups, fruit juices) in adults and children is to reduce it to less than 10% of total energy…
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The Truth About Cholesterol
Cholesterol is an Essential Component Cholesterol is essential for the body because it is a key component of the complex lipoprotein molecules that form cell membranes, a precursor to steroid hormones, vitamin D and bile acids, which aid in the digestion process and absorb dietary fat. Cholesterol and Lipoproteins Cholesterol is found bound to complex…
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Drugs that cause Metabolic Disorders, Weight Gain and Body Fat Distribution
Slowing down metabolism, weight gain and body fat redistribution are side effects of many drugs on the market. These side effects increase the risk of developing additional diseases such as type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, dyslipidemia, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), cancer. The following is a brief overview of the drug categories, their effect on…
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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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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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