If you’re thinking of going on a Mediterranean diet meal plan, you’re bound to have come across the many health benefits of this diet. From lowering blood pressure and reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes to aiding with weight management, the Mediterranean diet is one of the most popular […]
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Intermittent fasting 16:8: How-to, benefits and tips
Intermittent fasting 16:8 is a time-restricted way of eating where you fast for 16 hours of the day and only consume food within an eight-hour window. Some people follow this diet daily, while others choose to do it a few days a week. “Intermittent fasting is an increasingly popular weight […]
Mediterranean Diet vs. Keto: Which Is Better?
Based on the traditional diet patterns of countries including Italy, Spain, and Greece, the Mediterranean diet was first defined by physiologist Ancel Keys in the 1960s (1). Meanwhile, though the ketogenic (keto) diet was introduced in 1921 as a treatment for epilepsy, it has only gained traction among the general […]
Kate Middleton has ‘most popular diet’ in Royal Family – ‘had to work for her attributes’
Kate Middleton’s meal choices fetch 4,600 searches a month and over 55,000 searches a year across the globe. Her diet involves a skin-glowing combination of healthy and nutritious foods, with a few relatable indulgences. The research, by exercise and nutrition experts Barbend, analysed monthly Google searches for the diets belonging […]
Food Combinations for Weight Loss: Do They Work?
Food combining — or pairing specific types of foods together during meals — is a common practice that is believed to be associated with a variety of health benefits. Some variations, including the Ayurvedic practice of food combining, provide strict rules and regulations about which foods should be eaten together […]
What Is the Gallbladder Diet? Meal Plan and Food List
Everyone is familiar with heart-healthy diets, but what about gallbladder-healthy diets? There are very few diet and recipe books on the topic, but including nutrient-rich foods in your diet will keep this pear-shaped organ in good health. Certain diets and foods can maintain a healthy gallbladder to help avoid stomach […]
Intermittent fasting: Facts vs myths
Intermittent fasting is a term used to describe a variety of eating patterns that have alternating periods of fasting — abstinence from foods — and eating. The fasting period may last from 12 hours per day to several consecutive days, with a consistent, recurring pattern over the course of a […]
Pros and Cons Of The Most Popular Bodybuilding Diets
Jerry Brainum shares the straight facts on the most popular diets in bodybuilding – which is the best? The benefit of living in a true information era is the vast amount of variety we can access. Today, the average person is able to know so much more about nutrition, health, […]
What’s the difference between veganism vs vegetarianism?
Most people can broadly describe the difference between veganism vs vegetarianism. The basic principles behind these diets are similar: both involve eating a plant-based diet, whether that be for environmental, ethical or religious purposes. But while vegetarians only exclude meat from their diets, veganism is more restrictive and involves wider […]
What can you eat on a vegan keto diet?
What can you eat on a vegan keto diet? And is it even possible to combine these two restrictive dietary patterns together? There are many reasons why people may decide to follow a keto diet. Cutting down on carbohydrates can promote rapid weight loss, improve blood sugar metabolism and even […]