Cindy’s joy was contagious; We have never seen him this happy in the three months we worked with him. After 25 years of miserable dieting, the 45-year-old had finally shed the stubborn 20 kilos that put him in the ‘overweight’ category. And he had achieved this in three months; without resorting to fad diets, hitting… Read More »
As we celebrate World Health Day 2024 with the theme ‘My health, my right’, we focus on the critical importance of good food and nutrition, especially in regions such as Central and West Africa. Nutrition is the foundation of human health; It affects every aspect of physical, cognitive and emotional health. In these regions where… Read More »
Perimenopause and menopause are important but challenging physiological stages that women face. However, with the right information and support, we can manage these changes resiliently. Zoe Daemar, co-founder of women’s menopause supplement brand Mister Jones, says the lack of awareness around menopause is mind-boggling. “Just like adolescence, it is a natural stage of life, but… Read More »
Switch to the Mediterranean diet! A meal plan from a different part of the world is gaining a lot of attention for its health benefits. A Japanese diet rich in fish, tea and soybeans may protect the brain from shrinking and therefore reduce the risk of dementia, according to a new study. Researchers from Japan’s… Read More »
The resurgence of measles, a highly contagious but preventable disease, in pockets of the United States is a warning of the dangers of the strengthening of the anti-vaccine movement. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recorded more cases this year than the 58 cases counted in all of 2023, but the agency is… Read More »
In short: A program in Canberra is providing nutritional guidance to mothers to help them navigate a wealth of content that can offer inconsistent advice. The Healthy Eating Futures study tracks and supports the nutrition of parents and children for 1,000 days, starting in the second trimester of pregnancy. What’s next? The final phase of… Read More »
In short: A program in Canberra is providing nutritional guidance to mothers to help them navigate a wealth of content that can offer inconsistent advice. The Feeding a Healthy Future study tracks and supports the nutrition of parents and children for 1,000 days, starting in the second trimester of pregnancy. What’s next? The final phase… Read More »
Understanding MitochondriaMitochondria and nutrition: a deeper connectionMitochondrial dysfunction and health effectsThe role of mitochondria in aging and longevityNutritional strategies that support mitochondrial healthFuture directions: mitochondria in medical researchReferencesfurther reading Mitochondria, the powerhouse of the cell, play a surprising role in nutrition and health because their function in energy production directly affects body metabolism, which is… Read More »
Cool Food was co-written by Robert Downey Jr and journalist Thomas Kostigen. The book was released in January Dietitians have criticized Oscar winner Robert Downey Jr.’s new book, which claims that $6 sugar water made from diluted maple syrup is as healthy as tap water, argues that potatoes raise our blood sugar like sugar, and… Read More »