Diet and health
It is widely known that diet can influence our health, both positively and negatively. Read my blog to get updated about the latest news in diet and health.
Multivitamins are among the most popular supplements in the world. Their use has increased immensely as the latest data shows the global market value for the supplements is $132.8 billion as of 2016. The same data shows in 2018, dietary supplement sales in the United States reached $42.6 billion. We take supplements with the notion
In recent times, more and more people have begun to pay attention to gluten-related problems. As a consequence of this greater awareness, various gluten-free snacks started to pop up in shops and supermarkets, but not all of them are healthy. Before I dig into the topic of this post, I would like to spend a
With the uncertain future of our planet at the forefront of our minds, as well as ethical concerns surrounding the use of animal products – people are increasingly turning to a vegan diet. Effects of a vegan diet on the body and the brain are certainly controversial – but not to worry my vegan friends,
While occasional heartburn is not harmful, it can become risky and severe if left untreated for a long time. This inflammation or irritation of the esophagus is called ‘Esophagitis.’ It can either be triggered due to acid reflux, as an outcome of bacterial or viral infections or sometimes as a reaction of certain medications. Reflux
Diverticular disease is a medical condition that occurs when small protrusions, known as diverticula, develop in the wall of the colon. The terminology of diverticular disease can be confusing, so let me explain the most relevant definitions first. Diverticula (singular: diverticulum) – protrusions of the colon, in scientific words: herniations of the colonic mucosal wall
What is diabetes? Many people in the world suffer from a disease that will be with them during their entire lives, and that radically changes their lifestyle and what they can eat: diabetes. Over the years, medicine has made significant progress in the treatment of this disease and, although it is not yet possible to
Worldwide, there is a problem that is often neglected or ignored by health authorities: vitamin D deficiency. At least 50% of the elderly population of all Europe and North America, both men and women, have low plasma levels of vitamin D. I was born in Italy, where the sun shines for most days of the
Underweight type 1 diabetic subjects struggling to gain a few pounds should eat foods high in healthy fat and calories, such as generous portions of extra virgin olive oil, nuts, avocado, or fatty fish, such as salmon, or mackerel, among others. Talk to the team of doctors who handles your diabetes. They will review your
If you want to lose weight effectively, physical exercise is not always necessary, and for sure, it isn’t sufficient to achieve this goal. Our health necessarily passes through what we eat, and changing our eating habits must be the first step to be able to lose weight without making sacrifices. In this post, you will