Institute of Nutrition and Fitness Sciences
INFS was established with the intent of providing comprehensive and practical knowledge in Health and Fitness.
Did you know that around 1 in 10 (an estimated 600 million) people in the world suffer from food poisoning and foodborne diseases every year? Food poisoning not only gets many to the hospital, but it may also cause long-term disability and other health problems both in children and adults.…
Fasted cardio refers to performing cardiovascular exercise on an empty stomach, typically first thing in the morning before eating breakfast. The idea behind fasted cardio is that in the absence of recently consumed carbohydrates, the body is more likely to use stored fat for energy during the workout.…
Right from the start of puberty to menopause, the body of a woman experiences a lot of hormonal changes throughout her life. Therefore, it’s important for every woman to prioritize regular health check-ups at different stages in her life to monitor her health.…
Did you know that about 60% of the adult human body is made up of just water? Every cell, tissue, and organ relies on water to survive and function well. Water helps regulate your body temperature, removes wastes from the body, and lubricates your joints.…
Protein, an important nutrient for muscle growth, is often a hot topic among fitness enthusiasts. The debate over whether it’s necessary to evenly distribute protein intake throughout the day for lean tissue-building continues to spark curiosity.
But is this advice truly necessary for everyone involved in resistance training?…
If you often think – “Why am I so bloated?”, you are not alone. Bloating is caused when the stomach stretches due to the build-up of excess gas and fluid in the intestine. Once the stomach reaches its stretching limit, it starts putting pressure on the abdomen, causing discomfort and a bloated feeling.…
Did you know that almost 200 million people worldwide—about 40% of the world’s population are suffering from some form of thyroid disease? Thyroid problems can cause several symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, anxiety, mood problems, and insomnia that can impact your day-to-day life.…
Multivitamins are the most commonly prescribed supplements in the world. Some people believe that multivitamins can benefit your health, balance out poor eating habits, and even lessen the risk of developing chronic diseases. In most cases, multivitamins aren’t harmful. But sometimes, taking extensive doses of certain nutrients in certain conditions can have serious side effects.…
While eating nutritious and protein-rich foods such as vegetables and meat can be a great way to maintain a healthy and balanced diet, it’s equally important to consider how you cook them.
Just like certain cooking methods can help preserve essential nutrients and reduce fat and oil in the food, some cooking processes can even increase the fat, calorie, and salt content, which you might need to avoid if you’re trying to follow a healthier diet.…