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The DASH Diet and Blood Pressure

18/09/23

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health concern that affects millions of people worldwide. Left uncontrolled, it can lead to serious health issues such as heart disease and stroke. But what if there was a dietary approach that could help manage blood pressure? This is where the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) […]

Cardiovascular Health

7 Surprising Signs You’re Not Getting Enough Protein

23/04/16

Protein is essential for living organisms. It gives us energy, helps our bodies recover, and keeps our tummies satisfied. Protein is composed of long-chain amino acids, which are the building blocks of muscle. Your body produces 11 amino acids and the others—the 9 so-called essentials amino acid — you must consume from food. How would you […]

Healthy Eating

Orthostatic Hypotension: A Simplified Understanding

06/02/24

Orthostatic hypotension, often unknown to the general public, is a phenomenon that occurs when blood pressure drops suddenly upon changing position. This typically happens when a person goes from sitting or lying down to standing up. What happens in the body? When standing up, blood is drawn downward due to gravity, reducing the amount of […]

Oncology

10 tips for your keto holidays

28/11/22

It’s possible to enjoy holidays and stay on track with the keto diet, without the comfort of your home. Here are some healthy suggestions and tips that shall do the trick for your next vacation trip. Read the full article of Go-keto to find out five other tips for your keto holidays. Go-keto is an […]

Keto

Maximizes your Fitness Program

25/05/17

“I take this opportunity to congratulate you for the quality of the tool you have developed: the database is huge and it helps me a lot. I suspected that I had problems balancing my diet; I thought it was carbohydrates and it is Fats and Calories. It allowed me to rebalance easily, without feeling hungry. Result: […]

Weight Loss

Childhood obesity: an ever-greater social concern

17/09/17

If in ancient times, being fat was a symbol of wealth and abundance, nowadays, it is a common fact that overweight and obesity may increase the risk of many health problems. Moreover, the subject of childhood obesity is becoming an ever-greater social concern at present. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), childhood obesity is […]

Healthy Eating

Discover How Vitamin D May Help Prevent Diabetic Retinopathy

28/06/16

If you have a low level of vitamin D, taking this inexpensive supplement may help you prevent diabetic retinopathy, one of the most serious complications of diabetes. This is the most common reason why some people with diabetes lose their vision. Read the full article at: www.mendosa.com

Diabetes

Six good resolutions to take in 2018

04/01/18

The dawn of a new year is an opportunity to review the good and bad habits which had prevailed during the previous year. Millions around the world make the familiar New Year’s resolutions to go on a diet or join a gym. At DietSensor, we believe there are simple ways to achieve your healthy goals, […]

Healthy Eating

Carb counting lesson #2: Simple and Complex Carbohydrates

21/11/15

If you’re type 2 diabetic you need to get your head around the different types of carbohydrates. We explain here what simple and complex carbs are with examples. For best health and blood sugar regulation, choosing complex carbs is the better choice. But, it’s also important to remember that many complex carbs are still high in overall […]

Diabetes

Gestational diabetes

11/10/23

Gestational diabetes (GDM) is a concern for many expecting mothers and their caregivers. Although temporary, it can have many implications for both the mother and the unborn child. Here’s a summary of two recent scientific articles on the matter to help you better understand this condition. 1. What is gestational diabetes? Gestational diabetes is a […]

Diabetes

Diabetes

NASH: A silent killer disease!

20/04/18

When we talk about liver diseases, what immediately spring to mind are viral hepatitis, cirrhosis or even cancer. But there is another disease still largely unknown, called NASH, which has taken on frightening proportions in Western countries. DietSensor explains it all for you. What is NASH? Non-alcoholic fatty liver diseases (NAFLD) represent a spectrum of […]

Healthy Eating

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