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.…
Category: Nutrition
Should You Divide Your Protein Intake?
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?…
How To Manage Hunger While Dieting?
Learning to control hunger is probably the biggest hurdle you need to deal with while on a weight loss journey. Hunger can lead to frustration, demotivation, and ultimately to giving up on a weight-loss plan altogether.
But the good news is there are ways to reduce these feelings of hunger while losing weight.…
All You Need To Know About Multivitamins
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.…
Is Too Much Caffeine Harmful?
A natural stimulant called “Caffeine” can help people get through a night shift, an afternoon slump, or trouble getting out of bed due to lethargy. Many individuals rely on it to help them get through all of the aforementioned circumstances and many more.…
Does Cooking Affect Nutrient Content of Food?
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.…
Artificial Sweeteners-Are they better than sugar?
Introduction
Sweeteners are substances that add sweetness to foods and beverages without adding significant calories. They can be natural or artificial and are commonly used as a sugar substitute by people who want to reduce their calorie or sugar intake.
Natural sweeteners occur naturally in food and are usually less processed.…
Alcohol’s Effect on Muscle Growth
Introduction
Alcohol consumption is a common part of social life and cultural norms in many societies. However, if you are someone who is interested in muscle growth and athletic performance, it is important to understand how alcohol intake can impact your goals.…
Beginners Guide to Popular Diets
Introduction
Dieting strategies are methods that people use to manage their food intake to achieve weight loss, weight maintenance, or improve overall health. There are many different dieting strategies, and some work better than others depending on an individual’s needs, lifestyle, and preferences.…