Diet for IBS and IBD
To understand the importance of the IBS and IBD diet, you need to get the crux of what IBS and IBD are. Whenever there is a talk about gastrointestinal diseases, it’s likely that you would […]
Diet for Chronic Kidney Disease
Before delving into the appropriate diet for chronic kidney disease patients, let’s discuss the function of the kidney. Kidneys have a pivotal role in filtering our body’s blood; they help remove toxins, excess fluids, and […]
DIET FOR THYROID DISEASE
According to thyroid.org, it’s estimated that approximately 12% of the population in the United States will be affected by a thyroid disorder at some point in their lives. Therefore it’s important to discuss the proper […]
DASH DIET- The Blood Pressure Control Diet
If you’re like 1 in 4 Canadians or half of all Americans who have hypertension, then it’s likely that you have heard of the DASH diet for blood pressure control. There are many ‘fad’ diets […]
The Keto Diet: A Doctor’s Perspective
Overview of Ketogenesis Chances are you know at least one person who’s been on the keto diet to lose weight. If not then you’ve likely heard of it. But what happened during the diet that […]
A Diet for Heart Disease
Before delving into the best diet for heart disease, let us briefly discuss the heart and its functions. The Heart is a hollow organ that pumps blood throughout the body. In vertebrates, there are four […]
The COVID Diet: Is There Such a Thing?
One of the most dreaded words over the last few years, the Covid-19 pandemic is finally rolling to a stop in most parts of the world. With that being said, some people are wondering if […]
The Diet Fundamentals for Health Optimization – Part 2
In the first part of Diet Fundamentals for Health Optimization, we delved into the three basic macronutrients that make up the food we eat. These three macronutrients are carbohydrates, fat and protein. Most of the […]