Fats are an essential part of the human diet as it has many functions including : being a source of energy absorption of fat-soluble vitamins components of vital structures within the body such as cell membranes and nerve linings providing cushioning for vital organs insulation for the body Whilst the human body can >> Read More ...
Dietary management of hypercholesterolemia, or a cholesterol diet, is a combination of a calorie-controlled eating plan incorporating foods that may help to reduce LDL cholesterol levels and/or increase HDL levels while avoiding foods that may increase LDL cholesterol and reduce HDL cholesterol. Low glycemic index (GI) >> Read More ...
Most energy in the body is sourced from carbohydrates. Through digestion and metabolism, carbohydrates are broken down into simpler substances like glucose which can be used for energy production. Sometimes when there is insufficient carbohydrates, the body has to depend on proteins and fats for energy. These nutrients >> Read More ...
A gradual reduction in appetite with advancing age is not usually a cause for concern. Most seniors will eat less because of lower energy requirements with advancing age. In fact this is considered as a relatively normal part of health aging. However, there comes a point where this reduction in appetite should be >> Read More ...
Thirst is the body’s way of signaling that it needs fluids. Sometimes it is heightened when the fluid content in the body is too low and there is no fluid intake. The intensity of the the thirst is somewhat proportional to the low level of fluid in content in the body. In other words, the less fluid there is in the >> Read More ...
There is still some debate whether vitamin E supplementation is necessary or not. The conflicting reports sometimes make it seem like vitamin E is not as necessary for health and wellbeing as other vitamins. However, this is untrue. Vitamin E plays an important role in the body and deficiencies will lead to a host of >> Read More ...
There is a common misconception that solid foods should be stopped when diarrhea is present. This is not true. Solid foods should only be avoided if or when there is vomiting to prevent vomited food entering the airways and causing conditions like aspiration pneumonia. For diarrhea, solid foods should be eaten although a >> Read More ...
Few edible additives has been at the center of research and media reports in recent years as much as sugar. This white substance that we often take for granted is no known to be associated with a host of health risks that can lead to diseases, some of which are fatal. There is also evidence that sugar use may be linked to >> Read More ...
Most people have a preference for salt in their food, rather than consuming unsalted foods. Some people prefer more salt than others. While this is not considered abnormal, there are cases where the desire for salt is intense and can drive a person to consume excessive amounts of salt. This can be linked to various >> Read More ...
We always hear about how we drink too little water in modern societies and that many people are dehydrated due to inadequate water intake. This is further compounded by a modern diet consisting of diuretics including caffeinated beverages like colas and coffee, as well as alcohol, which causes us to lose water. While it is >> Read More ...
