NUTRITION
Vitamin D: The sunshine hormone for stronger bones
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient, vital for our physical and mental health, and more research is now coming out on complex interactions between vitamin D and different body functions and processes. In children, deficiency in vitamin D can have a significant impact on their health and development.
Read MoreTypes of Fats: Healthy and Unhealthy Dietary Fats
For a very long time, fats have been labelled as bad, and diets high in carbohydrates and low in fat have been advocated. Today we know that fats are important for daily functioning of our body. Understanding fat, different types of fats and their importance, can lead to eating a balanced and healthy diet.
Read MoreFlexitarian Diet: Eat like your life depends on it (because it does)
Do not be confused with the word “Flexiterian”. Or, think that this is just another diet or fad. What we today call a flexitarian diet, is what our ancestors thrived on and evolved over thousands of years. Perhaps, it just might be time to get back to our roots regarding our nutrition and food.
Read MoreIntroduction to Nutrigenomics: Eat based on your DNA
Food is not inherently bad or good, it is just that we as individuals reacted differently to it. Since we all have unique genetics, the same nutrients can affect us in different ways. That means that we should know which foods protect and nurture our body and health, and from which foods we should stay away from based on our unique genetics.
Read MoreAnti-cancer foods: The Healthiest Herbs and Spices (Part 1)
Cancer is on the rise, and though our cancer mortality rates are decreasing due to advancements in medicine, people are still going through the traumatic experience of cancer treatments. Perhaps, it’s time to focus on prevention instead of treatment, which is where nature comes to the rescue.
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