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Diagnosing NASH: Understanding the Latest Research

31/03/23

NASH is a liver condition that affects millions of people worldwide, its diagnosis can be challenging. However, accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate treatment and management. Recent research has focused on improving NASH diagnosis, and this blog post will explain the latest findings. The diagnosis of NASH involves several steps, including medical history, physical examination, […]

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The Importance of Macronutrients in Weight Loss

14/12/17

Counting calories is an important part of making smarter nutritional choices. Dieticians, nutritionists, and fitness experts alike now recommend looking beyond the quantity of calories, and measuring the macronutrients of the food you eat in order to achieve weight loss goals. This is now being called macro dieting. Macro dieting aims to feed the body […]

Weight Loss

Optimizing insulin bolus calculation in children with type 1 diabetes: the involvement of fats and proteins

11/10/23

When it comes to the management of type 1 diabetes in children, accurate insulin dose calculation is essential to maintain steady blood glucose levels. According to the study Benefit of supplementary fat plus protein counting as compared with conventional carbohydrate counting for insulin bolus calculation in children with pump therapy, an innovative approach to insulin […]

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When You Should Eat After A Cardio Workout (And When You Shouldn’t)

27/02/19

No two workouts are created equal. As different workouts can tax different areas of your body, it’s important to not only know which nutrients you should eat which will sufficiently refuel your body (depending on the type of workout completed) but also, when you should refuel post-workout. In today’s article, we’ll look at cardio-based workouts […]

The different diets used in the treatment of epilepsy

17/11/23

The ketogenic or keto diet is a high-fat, low-carb diet that has been used since the 1920s to treat epilepsy, especially in those with drug-resistant epilepsy. Its main goal is to induce the state of ketosis, in which the body uses ketones produced from dietary and stored fat as its main source of energy instead […]

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Helps you Lose and Maintain Weight

28/04/17

“Many apps help you track your food intake but DietSensor makes tracking easy. After launching DietSensor on my iPhone, I scan the barcode from the food’s package with my iPhone’s camera and immediately see the nutritional data for the food I am about to eat. If the food’s barcode is not available, I can search […]

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What is Intermittent Fasting, can it be combined with the Keto Diet?

08/12/22

Intermittent fasting (IF) is a form of dieting which allows you to control your eating hours. The most popular fasting strategy is time restricted fasts. There is a fasting period during which you cannot consume any calories, followed by an eating window of at least 8 hours (6 hours for beginners). For whole day fasts, […]

Hummus and Avocado Sandwich

10/10/17

If you’re anything like the team at DietSensor, some days you just want a simple meal without too much effort. And, if you or a loved one has diabetes, we know how difficult it is to find suitable recipes with a reasonable glycemic index. ? ? This quick, under ten minute breakfast or lunch has […]

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Important minerals and vitamins for your Keto Diet

05/12/22

In this article, we’ll highlight some micronutrients that you should include in your keto diet, and you’ll also find some keto friendly foods that contain them. Calcium and magnesium Recommended daily intake for a keto diet : 500 mg of magnesium and 1000 to 2000mg of calcium. Magnesium is needed for more than 300 cellular […]

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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 […]

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Preparation and Recipe Ideas for a Ketogenic Diet for Epileptic Children

05/12/23

Adopting a ketogenic diet can be an effective therapeutic option for children with refractory epilepsy. This article combines practical tips for preparing your child for this diet and ideas for ketogenic meals to make this transition more enjoyable and less constraining. Preparation for the Ketogenic Diet Keto Recipe Ideas for Children Transitioning to a ketogenic […]

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