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Nutritional Advice to Fight Against High Blood Pressure

29/12/17

Today 1.1 billion people are affected by hypertension (high blood pressure) globally. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that an average of 59.3 million new cases of hypertension are identified each year. Hypertension is responsible for almost half of deaths caused by heart attack or stroke. Diet plays a crucial role in the treatment and […]

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Holiday Season Cooking with Omega-3 Fatty Acids

29/12/17

Are you short of ideas for festive meals? Try some recipes that replace unhealthy fats with good ones such as omega-3 fatty acids. These unsaturated fatty acids are essential for proper functioning of our bodies. They act as energy reserves and intervene in the production of certain nutrients by the body. Omega-3 fatty acids can […]

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Some Healthy Dessert Recipes For Christmas

22/12/17

Christmas is just around the corner, and you’re still struggling for a healthy meal plan? When it comes to desserts, it’s hard to find a way to make them healthy. However, it is good to know that you do not have to deprive yourself to be healthy. At the end of the Christmas meal, don’t […]

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DietSensor: Eating Healthy During the Holiday Season

21/12/17

It is not always easy to make the best healthy choices when eating during the holidays. This time of year, as tables are well stocked with the finest of treats, it is too easy to eat food that is higher in fat and calories. Eating an excess of these rich foods can sabotage your health […]

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Does Portion Size Really Matter for Healthy Eating?

04/10/17

There are different myths and misunderstood facts that circulate about weight-loss, health, fitness and food choice. Some of these are simply urban legends, while others may have been true at some point. Today, there is overwhelming scientific evidence that weight-loss has a direct connection to the quality and quantity of the food that we eat. […]

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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Five Tips to Successfully Focus on Both Fitness and Nutrition

19/07/17

Combining good nutrition with fitness is necessary to achieve a healthy lifestyle. Living a healthy lifestyle can mean maintaining a healthy weight, reducing your risk of a chronic disease, becoming more active, and improving your overall health. Whether you are new to fitness, are a fitness enthusiast, or a committed bodybuilder or elite athlete, having […]

Eating Omega-3 Fatty Acids Can Reduce Diabetes Risk

12/04/17

A group of researchers from the Guangdong University of Technology led by Professor Allan Zhao have recently discovered that omega-3 fatty acids can reduce the risk of diabetes. The study was featured in The Journal of Clinical Investigation. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that affects children and young adults. The pancreas stops producing insulin […]

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From MyPyramid to MyPlate – Food Recommendations from Special Interests

20/12/16

In 1992, the USDA sought to convey to Americans what it meant to maintain a healthy diet using a colorful and easy to understand graphic – the food pyramid. The food pyramid was utilized by schools, government programs (such as the Federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), and various major media outlets to convey the elements of a healthy […]

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