Yo-yo dieting, also known as weight cycling, is the pattern of losing and regaining weight over and over again so your weight is constantly fluctuating. While people generally think of weight loss as healthy, yo-yo dieting can actually damage your health, leading to heart disease, high blood ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has really put the spotlight on everyone’s health. However, the anxiety, fear and the continuous lockdowns resulting from the pandemic have actually made it a lot harder for people not only to care for their mental health but also to keep themselves physically fit. In fact, ...

Many of us have grown up knowing and drinking only cow’s milk. Whether it came in a bottle, packet, or straight from the farm, it was usually from a cow, or in some cases, goat or camel milk, depending on where you live; not a plant, seed, or some nuts. Milk contains enough nutrients and energy ...

It’s always important to eat a balanced diet and it’s even more important when you’re pregnant because what you eat is the main source of nutrients for your baby. However, many women don’t get enough iron, folate, calcium, vitamin D, or protein. So when you are pregnant, it is important for you to ...

Sunflower seeds are most popular in multi-grain bread and nutrition bars, and can also be consumed as a healthy snack. They’re rich in healthy fats, beneficial plant compounds, and various nutritious vitamins and minerals. These nutrients certainly play a part in reducing your risk of common health ...

If you can barely keep your eyes open during the workday or have a tough time making it through that dreaded afternoon slump, it might be time to rethink your diet. Instead of popping open a sugary, belly-fattening energy drink or pouring yet another cup of coffee, load up on these nutrient-rich, ...

Soy is exalted as a health food by some, with claims of taming hot flashes, warding off osteoporosis, and protecting against hormonal cancers like breast and prostate. At the same time, it is shunned by others for fear that it may cause breast cancer, thyroid problems, and dementia. Whether ...