As the sun shines brighter and the days grow longer, summer beckons us to enjoy its warm embrace. It’s a season of outdoor activities, beach trips, and barbecues, but it’s also a crucial time to focus on maintaining a healthy diet. With the heat often diminishing our appetite and increasing our need for hydration, incorporating… Continue reading Healthy Summer Meals: Nourishing Your Body in the Heat
The Best Foods To Eat For Winter
During the winter season, it’s beneficial to focus on foods that provide warmth, energy, and support your immune system. Here are some suggestions: Remember to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water, even though it might be tempting to reach for warm, sugary drinks during the winter. Maintaining a well-balanced and varied diet is essential… Continue reading The Best Foods To Eat For Winter
How to prevent chronic disease – The science of prevention and “metabolic memory”
“The early bird catches the worm.” This saying can be analyzed in several ways. My key takeaways from this idiom are that having a strategy and the ability to predict a positive outcome by acting early can result in the highest reward. The same concept can be applied to nutrition and lifestyle. It takes years… Continue reading How to prevent chronic disease – The science of prevention and “metabolic memory”
The Best Gut-Healthy Foods to Consume
Maintaining a healthy gut is essential for overall well-being. A balanced and thriving gut microbiome can have a positive impact on digestion, immunity, and even mental health. To support your gut health, it’s crucial to incorporate foods that promote a diverse and robust gut microbiome. Here are some of the best gut-healthy foods to include… Continue reading The Best Gut-Healthy Foods to Consume
Enrich your diet with iron – Why is this mineral so important?
Iron is an indispensable mineral involved in vital bodily functions. In this article, we will briefly discuss some of its key functions: When someone experiences iron deficiency, they may exhibit symptoms such as feeling cold and fatigued, reduced exercise capacity, diminished concentration, and lower exercise tolerance. Iron deficiency is most commonly associated with heavy menstruation,… Continue reading Enrich your diet with iron – Why is this mineral so important?
Introducing The Health Benefits Of Common Fall Foods
From vibrant pumpkins to earthy root vegetables, autumn offers a bounty of seasonal ingredients that can enhance your well-being in various ways. Pumpkin Pumpkins are one of the quintessential symbols of fall, and they are much more than just decorations. Rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, pumpkins offer numerous health benefits. They are a great… Continue reading Introducing The Health Benefits Of Common Fall Foods
Alzheimer’s Disease: What Is The Connection With Diabetes?
Alzheimer’s disease, a debilitating neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions worldwide, has been gaining attention in recent years for more reasons than one. Emerging research has revealed a startling connection between Alzheimer’s and a condition typically associated with blood sugar: diabetes. This intriguing link has led scientists to refer to Alzheimer’s as “Type 3 diabetes.” In… Continue reading Alzheimer’s Disease: What Is The Connection With Diabetes?
Unlocking the Secrets To Long Life: Discover the Top Five Facts About Blue Zones
Blue Zones are regions around the world where people are known to live longer, healthier lives and have a higher likelihood of reaching the age of 100 or more. Press the arrows to learn more. Content Creator: Dr. Clio Musurakis, MD
Why Our Obsession With Thinness Is Failing Us
If you grew up in a Greek household you know this feeling. It’s a mixture of happiness and simultaneous uneasiness. Let me explain: Have you ever been to a family dinner where everyone is just so ecstatic to see you gulp down all the wonderful flavorful delicacies they have meticulously prepared for you? And then… Continue reading Why Our Obsession With Thinness Is Failing Us
How To Effectively Lower Your Cholesterol And Why Carbs (Not Fat) Are Your Problem.
Sounds provocative, right? But yes, a high carb more than a high fat diet contributes to a “bad” lipid profile result more often than not. You are surprised, I am sure. You were probably told to go on a low fat diet. And it did not work. You come back to the doctor’s office and… Continue reading How To Effectively Lower Your Cholesterol And Why Carbs (Not Fat) Are Your Problem.