From a personal perspective, whenever I say I’m on a diet, people think I am dieting to lose weight or for medical reasons. This should not be so. Dieting should be seen as the way we eat, but it is a pity that most people do not care about what they eat, its components and … Read more
The answer to the question of what the body needs can be very complex depending on the knowledge and information we have and our perspective of life. When the answer to a question is complicated, people find it tough to understand. That is why we have simplified the answer to the question, which is: the … Read more
What Are Macronutrients? Essential elements and nutrients are imperative for our body to function efficiently. The normal consumption and combination of macronutrients are the secret of healthy living for plants, animals and humans. Through interactions and survey, we have found out that most people do not know the meaning of macronutrients, and that is … Read more
Depression affects many people from time to time. Some evidence indicates that dietary and lifestyle habits may play a role in the development of depression. Recently, a team of researchers examined how vitamin D supplements affect depressive symptoms. Below is a detailed summary of their results. Background Major depressive disorder is a severe form of … Read more
Not all cow’s milk is created equally. Its nutritional composition often varies slightly, depending on the cow’s breed, feed or individual genetics. For example, cow’s milk contains varying amounts of proteins known as A1 and A2 beta-caseins. For some people, A1 beta-caseins can cause adverse health effects. Recently, researchers examined the digestive effects of A1 … Read more
It’s been suggested that replacing dietary saturated fat with linoleic acid may reduce the risk of heart disease and early death. Recently, researchers used unpublished data from the ’60s and ’70s to test this theory. They also conducted a review and meta-analysis of more recent studies. Here is a detailed summary of their results. Background … Read more
Weight loss success during and after a weight loss program varies. Recently, researchers examined the factors linked to weight loss during and after a 12-month weight loss study in children and adolescents. Here is a summary of their findings. Background Children and adults respond differently to weight loss programs. Some lose a lot of weight, … Read more
Long-term weight loss is hard to maintain. Studies show that weight loss reduces the number of calories you burn at rest, resulting in slower weight loss and faster weight regain. A new study checked in on former contestants of The Biggest Loser TV show, and the findings were recently published in Obesity. Background The Biggest … Read more
Despite having been considered harmful in the past, new studies have failed to find a link between saturated animal fat and heart disease. Additionally, not all saturated fats are created equal, and some of them may even be beneficial. This may be particularly true of dairy fat, which contains fatty acids that can have biological … Read more