Category: Nutrition

We need to build a strong immune system to stay healthy. We can build immunity from vitamins and minerals through variety of foods and sunlight. The COVID-19 has put the spotlight on the role of nutrition in boosting or strengthening the immune system. The immune system is made up of different organs, cells, and chemicals …

Continue reading “The Immunity Boosters: Vitamin D and Omega-3”

The immune system is the body’s defense system that works to protect it against germs, infections and other pathogens. It does an extraordinary job in combating illness and keeping us healthy. Several factors could weaken the immune system, such as a stressful lifestyle, poor sleeping pattern, age, smoking, underlying health conditions, medications, pregnancy and a …

Continue reading “Ten Foods to Boost and Strengthen Your Immune System”

Nutrition has a great impact on our overall fitness. Using food as medicine has become a popular theme for improving general health. There are two types of nutrition: General Nutrition It is the process of obtaining the food necessary for health and growth, i.e. using nutrition to keep you alive and functioning. Optimal Nutrition Eating …

Continue reading “Take Your Fitness to The Next Level with Effective Nutrition”

A healthy diet is a balanced diet that provides important vitamins, minerals, and nutrients to keep the body and mind strong and healthy. Eating healthy protects against malnutrition and minimizes risks of various diseases and health complications. However, increased production and consumption of processed foods, rapid urbanization and changing lifestyles have led to a shift …

Continue reading “General Guidelines for a Healthy Diet”

Essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals contribute to our overall well-being. However, due to their high activity levels, athletes need more nutrients than less-active or sedentary people. To build an athletic body and keep their energy levels high to beat fatigue and ensure the best performance, athletes need to follow a balanced diet that includes specific …

Continue reading “Vitamins and Minerals Essential for Athletes”

Many people put a lot of effort into their workouts to achieve their goal of building muscle as they lose weight. However, intense workouts could lead to post-exercise soreness. Proper attention to post-workout meals can prevent muscle soreness, improve immune system functioning, and build glycogen stores, which are all key building blocks in preparing for …

Continue reading “Post-Workout Nutrition: 12 Muscle Recovery Foods to Snack On”

Spending long hours at the workplace means less time eating healthy meals and more time trying to find unhealthy snacks to satisfy your hunger. Unhealthy snacks are high in calories and make us pile on the pounds. The key to breaking this habit is to stock healthy items to snack on at your desk. The …

Continue reading “7 Healthy Foods to Keep At Your Desk”

Each year, September is observed as Whole Grains Month by Whole Grains Council (WGC) to celebrate the goodness of whole grains. Though WGC recommends whole grains all the year round, the month of September is specifically dedicated to encouraging companies and consumers to pay attention to the health benefits of whole grains. WGC features a different …

Continue reading “Celebrate Whole Grains Month in September”

It’s summer and time for a glass of cold fruit juice or ice cream instead of hot soup! The shift from winter foods to summer foods is an interesting aspect of the season. For many people, summer vacations mean family outings and picnics that are heavy on food. That’s why it’s important to keep an …

Continue reading “Get in Shape with a Summer Nutrition Plan”

Good nutrition is crucial to weight management and maintaining good health, but do you know that a healthy diet can also soothe certain summertime woes? Sunlight, in moderation, offers several health benefits such as production of vitamin D in the body, which in turn supports bone health, enhances immunity, regulates blood pressure, and promotes well …

Continue reading “Nutrition Tips to Ease Common Summertime Woes”