Tag: obesity
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The Immune System is DIRECTLY Related to Obesity
Obesity is a state of chronic low-grade inflammation, termed “meta-inflammation” (metabolically driven inflammation), which results from complex interactions between the immune system, adipose tissue, and metabolic organs. This persistent inflammation creates a persistent immune activation that contributes to insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, and an increased risk of cardiovascular, renal, hepatic, and metabolic diseases. Adipose Tissue Excess…
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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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DNA Diet ?
DNA is responsible for providing the information needed to create the structure and function of our body. We can inherit a gene that has the property of causing problems in our health, but the sequence of our DNA can also change randomly, which is called a mutation. Certain mutations in DNA can lead to the…
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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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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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Probiotics & Prebiotics in Foods for Better Gut Bacteria Balance
The normal intestinal flora is a world made up of millions of microorganisms that live and grow within our gastrointestinal system. These microorganisms break down the foods we eat, control our appetite, help regulate our metabolism, help our immune system, and affect our mood. The “good microbes” of our intestinal flora ensure that our body…
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10 nutritional tips for a better response to Depression
Depression is a disorder that affects our mood, thoughts and behavior. It can start with a loss of interest and pleasure and develop into a daily feeling of anxiety, sadness and/or melancholy for a long time, resulting in abstinence from our social and interpersonal relationships. Depression is not combated with a special diet and needs…
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Foods for Asthma
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways of the respiratory system that can cause a decrease in airflow to and from the lungs. The main treatment of asthma is with pharmacotherapy, but non-pharmacological interventions, such as diet, can help significantly. Obesity and asthma Obesity in patients with asthma is associated with increased severity…
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7 Foods to Avoid with Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids are normally found inside the anus. They help with defecation and stool retention, they look like small sacs filled with blood and are venous plexuses. When these sacs lose their support due to the constant and intense effort to defecate, they hang outside the anus, fill with blood and swell. Complications of hemorrhoids are…
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