Essential Vitamins & Minerals for a Healthy Immune System
Besides wearing masks, washing hands frequently, and social distancing, keeping our bodies healthy is just as important in a pandemic. We...
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How does good nutrition affect our immune system?
Good nutrition is not the sole determinant of our health, but neither is our immune system on its own. Our nutrition status and immune...
All About Gout
Some people are bothered by gout but do not know much about it. They may have heard it’s due to high uric acid levels in their blood or...
MIND Diet: Preventing the Loss of Brain Function through Diet
Dementia is defined as the “deterioration in cognitive function beyond what might be expected from normal aging” (World Health...
Decoding Glycemic Index of Foods
You have probably heard about eating “carbs” with low glycemic index (GI) can help with weight loss. But what are “carbs”? Carbohydrates...
Fend Off the Flu with these Nutritional Remedies!
When the cold and flu season comes around, many people get sick. This year, the flu is still on the rise, according to the newest report...
Vitamin D Deficiency, Chances are You Have It
An estimated 1 billion people in the world are vitamin D deficient (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition). Are you one of them? What is...
How do I Manage my Cholesterol?
February is American Heart Month. You might already know that Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women....
How to Manage your Gout with Diet
Nowadays, many young working people suffer from Gout. Although the actual cause of Gout is unclear, it is known that over indulgence in...