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TRIGLYCDERIDES – WHY DO THEY MATTER

04/10/22

Educating ourselves on triglycerides will help us understand the roles they play in cardiovascular health. Knowing the causes and impact of their high level in our body is essential to avoid future complications. Triglycerides are by far the most abundant type of fat or lipid found in our blood. Their main function is to store […]

Tasty Treats Found To Effectively Boost Weight Loss Efforts

09/07/21

According to a study conducted at Cornell University, people who enjoy a varied diet typically have a lower BMI than those who are stuck eating a very dull and restricted range of foods. Making provision for the occasional treat in your diet has also been proven to be one of the best ways to boost […]

Weight Loss

The Real Deal About Fats and Nutrition

07/12/18

Going back about 20 years, it seemed that the hot buzzword that was on everyone’s lips at that time was ‘fat free’. Back then, fat-free foods were suddenly springing up from nowhere, and was found everywhere. That fat-free trend, in our opinion, was a result of and contributing factor to this collective idea that eating […]

Healthy Eating

Guide to understanding the Nutri-Score and NOVA Classification

21/11/18

Over the last few decades, the lifestyle and eating habits have changed dramatically. Industrialization and urbanization have distorted the nutritional landscape. The discovery of new food preservation techniques and refrigeration has provided us with food products which requires minimal preparation for cooking, and even ready-to-eat meals. However, the food industry is blamed for manufacturing and marketing […]

Healthy Eating

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

Spring: 3 foods you should be eating now!

05/04/18

Yay! Spring is finally here! Mother nature is slowly waking up from her long winter sleep and everything around blossoms into beauty. Spring is a particularly euphoric period as it brings a burst of colors, light and warmth after a seemingly endless winter. It’s the perfect time to start anew; improve our lifestyle and dietary […]

Spotlight on the glycemic index: A good guide to good carbs

09/03/18

Carbohydrates such as bread, pasta, potato, rice and legumes, form the very basis of our diet and are essential energy sources, but are they all created equal? The terms Simple sugars and complex carbohydrates have been used for years to classify carbohydrates according to their molecular structure. It was believed that simple sugars were rapidly […]

Diabetes

Start your morning off right with these 3 healthy breakfast ideas!

19/01/18

There is no excuse for skipping breakfast once you see these super fast and simple recipes. Moreover, each one is healthy, and that feels just right. All- American Granola Photo: Oxmoor House Sweetened with maple syrup and studded with dried cherries and sliced almonds, this pantry staple is easy to customize. You can add dried […]

Healthy Eating

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

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