Paleo Diet: A Weight Loss Eating Pattern

Paleo Diet Plate

Introduction A paleo diet is also known as the Paleolithic diet, caveman diet, and Stone-age diet. It is the dietary pattern centered on the consumption of wild foods which were widely consumed during the Paleolithic era. Components of Paleo Nutrition Nutrients Amount Protein High (19-35%)   Carbohydrate   Moderate (22-40%) Total fat Moderate (28-47%)   … Read more

DASH Diet: Recommended foods, Health benefits

DASH Diet

Introduction The DASH diet is a well-designed approach to treat and prevent hypertension. DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. Types of the DASH Diet The DASH diet has two variants depending on its sodium content. DASH Diet and Sodium Recommended Servings The following diet plan shows an example of daily and weekly servings … Read more

Vitamin D: Sources, Health Benefits, Deficiencies

Activation of Vitamin D

Introduction Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin. It helps the human body absorb and retain calcium and phosphorus essential for bone and teeth health.  Types and Sources of Vitamin D Sunlight is the main source of vitamin D (VD). However, The American Academy of Dermatology does not recommend getting it through unprotected sun exposure or … Read more

Differences between vegetarianism and veganism

Vegetarian vs Vegan

Introduction The difference between vegetarianism and veganism is confusing.  Vegetarianism and vegetarian diet Category of vegetarians The following table shows the different categories of vegetarians. Categories of Vegetarians Diet Lacto-vegetarian Includes·       Milk and milk products·       Plant-based foods (cereals, pulses, legumes)·       Vegetables and fruitsExcludes·       Meat·       Fish·       Eggs Lacto-ovo-vegetarian Includes·       Eggs·       Milk and milk products·       Plant-based foods … Read more