If the “diet awards” existed, the number one contender on every health professional’s list would be the Mediterranean diet. This traditional style of eating of countries bordering the Mediterranean has been the subject of intensive research for over 40 years where evidence of its health benefits is
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Word on the street is that ‘Paleo’ is all about going back in time, around 10,000 years ago that is. This current diet craze is all about following a nutritional plan based on what the cavemen ate in the Paleolithic period between 2.5 million and 10,000 years
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Dear World, We have hit a point where weight loss diets, gurus and fads are coming up with anything and everything to help you see the number on the scales drop. Losing weight may now involve anything from juicing, fasting, following a certain movement or by simply
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Despite their compact size, seeds are one of earth’s produce, which are packed with nutrients such as fibre, protein, minerals, vitamins and healthy fats. Not only should they be included as a snack, but a part of your daily diet in order to get the maximum benefit
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Great accomplishments begin with small steps as seen in the rise of the Gluten Free Kitchen in Dubai, UAE. Speaking to the founder of Sweet Connection, Areej Jomaa, we get a little insight as to how this project started, winning the hearts and taste buds of thousands
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Food. A simple word which defines living but also an important part of spiritual rituals for many faiths such as Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism and Hinduism. For a globe-trotting dietitian such as myself, I believe that it is essential to understand the role of food in cultural
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High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) has been in the headlines for quite sometime now for being the evil culprit in the increasing incidence of obesity and associated diseases. What is it, you ask? How different is it from sugar? For all the inside scoop, here’s registered dietitian
Read more →Dear Readers, Just sending a little heads up on what’s in store for the coming weeks. The next few segments will be written by guest experts talking about a whole range of topics: The “In the Spotlight” segment will introduce you to the queen of gluten free
Read more →The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has now officially released a statement explaining what ‘Gluten Free’ foods are by developing a standardized definition which manufacturers should comply with. For the official news release, see below: (Link to official announcement : FDA Press Announcements) FDA defines “gluten-free”
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Source: Di Cesare, et.al. Inequalities in non-communicable diseases and effective responses. The Lancet, vol 381, 585-597 Feb16, 2013 Does your social status determine your risk of developing disease? How about whether it determines your risk of dying from cancer, diabetes or heart disease? The answers to these
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