Every Vegetarian and Vegan Needs to Know About Gelatin
By Shiza Khan, M.Sc. – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
Gelatin is a widely used ingredient in the production of many foods, cosmetics, and medicinal products. (1) It is a...
Read moreAre Cashew Nuts Good for Depression?
By Shiza Khan, M.Sc. – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
Depression is one of the most prevalent mood disorders, and it is projected by the World Health Organization (WHO) to...
Read more5 Smoothie Recipes to Help Lower Cholesterol
By Shiza Khan, M.Sc. – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
The word cholesterol sounds scary and you immediately think you need to do something to control its level or reduce...
Read moreNatural Blood Thinners May Prevent Blood Clots
By Shiza Khan, M.Sc. – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
Trauma or injury can rupture your blood vessels and induce bleeding. The blood that flows out of the vessel tends...
Read moreHow to Manage Your Triglycerides Levels Naturally
By Yashica Ruffin, MD, MPH
Triglyceride is the most common type of fat (lipid) found in the blood, with almost 95% of the total body...
Read more10 Foods to Help You Sleep Better
By Holly Klamer, RDN
Most of us fall asleep soon after laying our heads on our pillows, but many people have trouble going to...
Read more13 Energy-Boosting Foods to Beat Fatigue
By Holly Klamer, RDN
Fatigue manifests as lingering tiredness, exhaustion, weariness, lethargy, and listlessness, which renders you incapacitated to function at your optimum best....
Read moreIs Drinking Copper Water Good for You?
By Shiza Khan, M.Sc. – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
In traditional Indian practices, water was often stored in clay pots or metal containers (often copper) to be used for...
Read more10 Foods to Avoid If You Want to Lose Weight
By Shiza Khan, M.Sc. – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
Losing weight is a sophisticated combination of practical and behavioral changes that need to be done consistently to make a...
Read more8 Simple Ways to Detox Your Body to Lose Weight
By Shiza Khan, M.Sc. – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
Detoxification is the body’s way of clearing unwanted foreign particles such as environmental pollutants, metabolic breakdown products from antibiotics and...
Read moreHow to Make Water Taste Better
By Shiza Khan, M.Sc. – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
Infused or flavored water has become very popular in recent years. According to a market research study, many people identified...
Read moreIs Pink Himalayan Salt Good for Health?
By Shiza Khan, M.Sc. – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
Himalayan salt is an easily identifiable light-pink salt that many health enthusiasts seem to include in their diet, claiming it...
Read more9 Health Benefits of Quitting Meat
By Shiza Khan, M.Sc. – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
Meat is a source of proteins and many other nutrients including vitamins A, B1, B12, niacin, iron, zinc, and other...
Read more9 Reasons Why Detoxification Is Good for Health
By Shiza Khan, M.Sc. – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
Certain food ingredients, environmental pollutants, and heavy metals accumulate in the body and are normally cleared out by the detoxification...
Read more9 Toxic Ingredients in Soda Are Bad for Your Health
By Shiza Khan, M.Sc. – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
Canned soft drinks and sodas have become among the most sold beverages in the United States. (1) Although most people...
Read moreAntibiotics Side Effects: 8 Tips to Manage It
By Shiza Khan, M.Sc. – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
Antibiotics are one of the greatest discoveries of modern medicine. They have saved countless lives and helped fight many deadly...
Read moreAre Instant Noodles Bad for Your Health?
By Shiza Khan, M.Sc. – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
Instant noodles or ramen have become one of the most popular meals around the world. Countless brands and varieties of...
Read moreCapsaicin: 8 Health Benefits and Precautions
By Shiza Khan, M.Sc. – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
Capsaicin is a flavonoid present in chili peppers and is responsible for their spiciness. Many cultures around the world use...
Read moreIs Clarified Butter (Ghee) Good for Health?
By Shiza Khan, M.Sc. – Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
Ghee, also known as clarified butter, is a quintessential element of South Asian cooking. It is prepared by heating cream...
Read moreHow to Gain Weight: 6 Home Remedies and Additional Tips
By Cynthia M. Shepherd, MSN, FNP-C
Maintaining an ideal body weight is a constant struggle. Running an extra mile, doing a few more squats, lifting heavy...
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