When considering a diet, many people need help remembering that it is essential to focus on nutrients instead of calories. The primary way out of the excessive weight people opt for is by counting BMI and calories and getting started on a calorie-deficit diet. However, most of us don’t see significant changes in weight scale, [...]
Do you want to improve your immunity functioning system and/or problems with your vision? Consider adding more vitamins A to your diet! Vitamin A: Vitamin A is the main component of vision issues. However, it doesn't make you a superhuman; instead, it contains retinyl esters and retinoic acid. These components assist you by strengthening rods [...]
Diets of all different names come and go. Some prefer Paleo, while others are trying out Keto. The differences can be confusing, but despite which diet or lifestyle you choose, the most important thing to consider is making sure you are always getting enough nutrients in your diet. Two mainstream diets are Vegan and [...]
Want to know what happens to your body if you eat too many ultra-processed foods? If yes, keep on reading! This article will talk about the impact of eating too much processed food and how it contributes to inflammation, disturbed metabolism, and water retention in the body. Effects Of Eating Too Many Processed Foods: Eating [...]
Leafy green vegetables like kale, spinach, arugula, and chard are among the world's healthiest foods. Greens are low in calories but high in fiber, vitamins, and phytonutrients and have a variety of health advantages. Whether in whole foods, smoothies, or organic vegetable powders, greens can help you look and feel younger while also supporting healthy [...]
More and more people are raving out healthy fats. But what exactly is considered healthy fat? Let's dig up everything about healthy fats and why you need them in your diet. Omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids are the beneficial fats necessary for the proper functioning of our bodies. Below we have explained everything about [...]
This month we wanted to address another common topic we encounter with our patients: how to read food labels. We are happy that as a society there is growing concern about what is in the food being consumed, however, reading food labels can be challenging, tricky, and even deceptive. What is in a product is [...]
You might have heard people suggesting you should consume foods rich in antioxidants for better health. Have you thought - what exactly is the benefit of antioxidants? Well, Dr. James and I encounter that question often and wanted to clear your uncertainties! IMPORTANCE OF ADDING ANTIOXIDANTS TO YOUR DIET Antioxidants lower the damage to your [...]
