Keto diet is currently a trend yet not everyone really knows what it is all about and if it actually works as a weight loss tool. Keto diet stems from the word ketosis which refers to a body’s metabolic state characterized by raised levels of Ketones bodies in the body …
The key to effectively lose weight is an healthy meal planning. When you have a plan for your meals and follow the plan religiously, you’ll definitely see results by your weightloss. The whole point of having a meal plan is to entail that you are taking a healthy amount of …
Over the years many notions have come up about eating eggs most of which are untrue. Some of these notions are; eating boiled eggs is unhealthy for old people, eating egg yolk is fattening, and many other similar notions. On the other hand many nutritionists have come up with a …
Smoothies have been taken by lots of people as a way to lose weight. They’ve incorporated smoothies into their weight loss meal plan. Well, as healthy as it sounds, its nutritional value is mostly dependent on the ingredients used in preparing it. A smoothie is a thick beverage made from …
One of the most controversial topics of all times is; is beans healthy or not? So many diet plans include beans in their menu because it ‘supposedly’ aids weightloss. There aren’t any solid scientific evidence to state otherwise but we are about to discover a few loopholes in the consumption …
Being overweight doesn’t of necessity mean that you automatically have heart issues. No! It does however; increase the risk of heart diseases. This is why weight loss is recommended. It significantly reduces your chances of developing any health issues regarding your heart. People with heart conditions find it more difficult …
Diabetes describes a group of metabolic disease in which the body has high sugar usually caused by either inadequate insulin production or because the cells do not respond properly to insulin or even by a combination of both. It is a long term condition that causes high blood sugar level. …
Blood pressure refers to the amount of force put against the walls of the arteries as blood flows through them. High blood pressure (High BP) describes a situation where your blood pressure reads either 140/90 or even higher consistently for a period of time. This means that the walls of …
Raw foodism simply refers to the practice of eating only or mostly uncooked or unprocessed foods. It is a lifestyle that promotes eating foods in their natural state, in order to get all the essential nutrients without any dangerous additives. It’s not as bad as it sounds so don’t go …
Nutrition as we know it is the study of nutrients in food, how the body uses nutrients, and the relationship between diet, health and disease. It is the intake of food in relation to the body’s dietary needs. Simply put, it is the practice of consuming food and utilizing it. …
