Arthritis, in any form (osteoarthritis of rheumatoid arthritis) gives pain, discomfort and stiffness to the joints. In some serious...

Osteoarthritis What is it? Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It is the wear and tear of the protective cartilage that...

In our previous topic, we shared about caregivers' stress. Stress is inevitable. Eutress, or short term good stress can be beneficial for...

Are you caring for a loved one who has suffered from disability, a disease or some health related problem? Are you starting to feel the...

Being physically active is important to achieving better health. Having the right kinds of nutrients pre and post workout gives your body...

Physical activity Physical activity refers to bodily movements produced by skeletal muscles which requires energy expenditure. These...

Often neglected, green leafy vegetables often do not get chosen when a meal is ordered or cooked. According to the national nutrition...

Sugar, a food commodity, is present in many foods. All carbohydrate foods contain sugars. Natural foods like fruits and vegetables, dairy...

Avocados are the only fruit that contains a substantial amount of good fats, Monounsaturated fats. In a serving of avocado (⅕ of the...

What are triglycerides (TG)? TG are a type of fat found in the bloodstream. Foods eaten are digested and serve as calories for the body...

Unlike hypothyroid and its recommended foods, hyperthyroid has its own list of suggested foods and nutrients to consider. Hyperthyroid if...

In our previous post, we talked about hypothyroidism and its causes and management tips. Hyperthyroidism, unlike hypothyroidism, is the...

Hypothyroidism affects 1-2% of people worldwide and is more likely to affect women than men. Women are 5 times more likely to get...

What is hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism is an underactive thyroid gland. It means the gland is unable to make enough thyroid hormones for...

Fish is a good source of many nutrients, lower in saturated fats and heart healthy. Certain fish has a higher content of heart healthy...

What is a heart attack? Heart attack is when the blood flow to part of the heart is blocked, causing poor supply to the heart. If this...

Whole grains consist of bran, endosperm and germ. The nutritional benefits of wholegrains are all packed mainly in the bran and the germ....

In our previous topic, Fatty Liver: Know it all, we talked about the types of Fatty liver disease (Alcoholic fatty liver & Non Alcoholic...

Fats are classified as Monounsaturated fats (MUFA), Polyunsaturated fats (PUFA), Saturated fats and trans fats. MUFAs and PUFAs are...

What is Fatty liver? Fatty liver is when there is excess fats present in the liver. There are 2 kinds of fatty liver, namely Alcoholic...