Tag: nuts
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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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Diverticular Disease and Nutrition
Diverticular disease of the colon is a small sac-like protrusion that forms at points of weakness in the wall of the colon. They usually occur in older people, and are mainly caused by increased pressure in the intestinal lumen. The factors that are responsible for the formation of diverticula are usually aging, obesity, a diet…
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Celiac – Foods that DOES NOT contain Gluten
Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye and barley. Any food made from wheat, barley or rye products contains gluten, some foods less and some more. Many people are sensitive to gluten, that is, to all products that contain it, but they do not cause damage to the small intestine as they do to…
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6 Tips for Best Bulking
If we want to gain weight, it is certain that we must eat more than we used to. The same foods that we ate before, if we eat them in larger quantities without increasing our activity, it is certain that we will gain weight. If we want to increase our muscle mass, our diet must…
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5 Best Nuts for Snack in Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease characterized by high blood glucose levels. The body produces less or no insulin (the hormone that promotes glucose into cells) or uses insulin in an ineffective way, resulting in an increase in the concentration of sugar (glucose) in the blood. The higher the levels of sugar/glucose that we consume…
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Ice cream – Tips and Tricks
Ice cream is a dessert that is usually made from milk cream, milk and sugar with many additional ingredients to give different flavors and textures. Additional ingredients can be butter, egg, flavorings, sweeteners, colorings, chocolate, vanilla, nuts, fruits, cookies, truffles, syrup, etc. Ice cream is a source of protein, fat, carbohydrates, contains fat-soluble vitamins (A,…
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Nutrition for Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a viral infection that affects the liver, causing inflammation and damage, and over time, chronic liver disease can develop. The liver’s main functions are to filter the blood, process and store nutrients, help synthesize bile, and convert harmful substances into harmless ones. It is an essential organ in the body and plays…
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Foods that help with Hypokalemia
Hypokalemia is a low concentration of Potassium (K+) in the blood, below 3.5 mEq/L or mmol/L. (Normal values 4 to 4.5 mEq/L). If the concentration of Potassium in the blood is less than 2.5 mEq/L then Hypokalemia is life-threatening. Hypokalemia is the most common electrolyte disorder and is common in those who are hospitalized or…
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Foods to increase White Blood Cells (WBC)
Blood is made up of different types of cells, including white blood cells, or leukocytes. White blood cells are a key part of the immune system, helping to fight disease and infection. Our bodies rely on their immune system to fight off invaders called antigens, which include bacteria, viruses, and allergens. White blood cells attack…
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10 Foods for Healthy Skin
Clean, healthy skin is made up of healthy, elastic and vibrant skin cells. As we age, there is a slowdown in the natural process that aims to maintain a youthful appearance, such as tone, firmness and radiance. Visible signs of skin aging, especially after the age of 40, such as discoloration, fine lines, wrinkles, appear…
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