As I started writing this post, I realized that my last one on New Trends In Nutrition was in 2016. To be fair, I have been blogging since then but for other websites such as The Wellness Project and Curejoy. A lot has happened since, in my personal life, in my work environment and in…
Top 7 reasons to switch to a Mediterranean Diet is the title of my first article published on CureJoy’s website. Curejoy is a platform to seek most genuine and reliable information on Alternative and Natural healthcare from the experts in the field. Curejoy is an effort to bring the knowledge and reliable information about these…
Eggs have been labeled as bad for your health because the yolk is high in cholesterol. When the link between high blood cholesterol and heart disease was established, foods that were high in cholesterol were automatically categorized as unhealthy. The truth is that dietary cholesterol contributes only to 25% of the cholesterol in your blood.…
The almond tree is small in size and is closely related to the peach, apricot and cherry trees. Almonds are classified into two categories: Sweet almonds are the type that we eat. They are oval in shape and wonderfully buttery in taste. Bitter almonds are used to make almond oil, which is used as a…
We have a deep conviction that saturated fats cause heart disease. Our whole dietary system is based on this notion. It is such a deep belief that we do not even question it. But, despite years of research, scientists have not been able to confirm the link. Quite the opposite! A massive review article published…
Fat in foods does not only increase the number of calories but also give the product/food its structure. To make a product low in fat or fat-free, food manufactures have to remove the fact, affecting both taste and structure. To compensate, they add additives and preservatives such as sweeteners like sugar, high fructose corn syrup…
When it comes to nutrition and health, there are different schools and contradictory information. There are certain nutrition facts that were true at some point, based on the evidence and research gathered, and became accepted truths among the population. As time went by, researchers started investigating the long term effects and went back to questioning…
I have noticed that Kale is gaining in popularity in Lebanon and that it is now available in most big chain supermarkets. It is indeed a leafy green vegetable exceptionally rich in nutrients combining both health benefits and a delicious flavor. It has been named a nutritional powerhouse. 8 reasons why Kale is a healthy…
Did you know that one of the most common vitamins to be deficient in is Vitamin D? It’s one that people know least about, too – and many don’t realise that it works in tandem with calcium and we need them both to work together in harmony. Worryingly, in these slightly more austere times –…
There is no reason to give up on what you want, if you are sure that this what you want. If you do not get it, take a moment or two, to realize what is actually stopping you for achieving it. Usually, the answer is yourself. This makes it much easier to…
