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Convenience foods and obesity

Obesity has become an epidemic problem in most of the developed nations and it leads to most of the health complications, including premature death, heart diseases, liver disorders, diabetes, hormonal imbalances, arthritis etc. One of the major causes of obesity is junk and processed food, which falls under the category of convenience food. 

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Bad habits that are wreaking your health: Part 1

A visit to a doctor’s office or health clinic sometimes involves filling out a health form or a health risk assessment. Some of the questions asked include habits such as smoking and drinking, but did you know that there are other bad habits that may be part of our lifestyle?  

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5 effects of sugar on the body

Know why is added sugar bad for you.

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Artificial Sweeteners and the Gut Bacteria

Did you know - high doses of artificial sweeteners are linked with diabetes in the long run? Find out more here!

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Curbing Sugar Intake in Children

One of the culprits for the rise of obesity, blood pressure and diabetes in our children is sugar.

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Are Cartoon Characters 'Telling' Your Kids What to Eat?

When a food is promoted by a cartoon character, this is eye-catching to a child.

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Watch that Waist!

Having a large waist circumference can lead to the onset of many lifestyle related diseases regardless of the BMI (Body Mass Index).

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Gout Friendly Diet

A diet that helps to control Gout attacks

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Change your Lifestyle to Fight PCOS

Statistics show that PCOS affects 25-30% of women of child bearing age. Doctors have concluded that dietary and lifestyle changes are the key to long-term management of PCOS.

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