Can I lose weight eating junks only? Many wonders, I used to be among them, if losing weight and gaining weight is about the amount of calories we consume, if I can maintain or achieve my target weight eating whatever I want …why then dietitians don’t always follow such approach? EASY… It is not worth […]

Fiber is a type of carbohydrates that cannot be digested and broken down to sugar, unlike other carbohydrates. So, it passes through our digestive system as a whole. Furthermore, it is mostly found in plant-based food, and it is classified into two categories 1. Soluble: Which is the type that dissolves in water and become

To achieve energy balance, you need to meet your body needs. Without consuming too much or too little energy. To do that you’ll either calculate your calorie needs and stick to it all days or respond right to your body signals. Are you hungry? Are you really in need of food now? And I think

Fats been through a complicated, evolving journey. Which led to many misunderstandings regarding the consumption of dietary fats. The US guidelines recommends consuming fat moderately, which is about 25-35 percent of total calories. However, looking at the pyramid, by the way no one should use nowadays, fats were at the top, emphasizing low fat consumption,

Key factors to a healthful diet… I totally disagree with the classical perception of healthful diet. I am, like any other nutrition students, have learnt that healthful plate should consists of all macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats and protein) in specific proportions, 50-30-20. Which is broken down to 50% calories of carbohydrates, 30% calories of fats and

The Holistic Approach to Well-being Welcome to our health and nutrition community, where we believe that true well-being goes beyond just physical fitness. To clear out a lot of confusions and misunderstandings when it comes to defining health. In our pursuit of a healthier, wealthier, happier lifestyle, it’s essential to recognize the interconnectedness of mental,