The “Bad” Cholesterol Explained

There are several reasons why we should be interested in the numbers reflecting the amount of cholesterol circulating in our bloodstream. However, to be able to interpret these numbers we have to know certain things about cholesterol as a chemical substance and its role health and disease. Interestingly, although cholesterol is an essential substance for […]

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How Your Menstrual Cycle Influences Your Eating Habits

It took me a long time to realize there was a connection between my eating habits and my menstrual cycle. I say a long time because I first got my period when I was 13 and only realized this now at 27. Better late than never, right? I’ve since become so immersed in learning about […]

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Add these five foods to your diet to increase your psychological well-being.

We all know eating “healthy” food is good for our physical health and can decrease our risk of developing diabetes, cancer, obesity and heart disease. What is not as well known is that eating healthy food is also good for our mental health and can decrease our risk of depression and anxiety. Mental health disorders are increasing at an alarming […]

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Gluten-free: The single most infuriating thing that happens to gluten-free people at restaurants.

It’s been exactly two years since my doctor told me I was gluten intolerant. In that time, I went from gazing longingly at food courts filled with sandwiches, pizzas, wraps and chicken schnitzels to becoming that annoying gluten-free person in the office. The person that gets more excited over a refined sugar-free protein ball than a […]

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Diabetes Diet: Should I Avoid Sweet Fruits?

 M. Regina Castro, M.D. It’s a common myth that if you have diabetes you shouldn’t eat certain foods because they’re “too sweet.” Some fruits do contain more sugar than others, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t eat them if you have diabetes. The total amount of carbohydrates in a food affects blood sugar levels more […]

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