Category Archives: Diet myths and facts

The one trend everyone tries to follow is healthy eating, but are we really eating the right food? We have all heard of good foods and bad foods, but there are certainly some food items that you think provide health benefits when in reality they don't.  Foods labeled as “healthy”, “diet-food”, “sugar-free”, “cholesterol-free” and “low fat” are nothing but mere labels. In fact, these so-called healthy foods are actually disguised with an immense amount of preservatives, sugars and oils. As healthy foods become a growing trend, groceries and brands are constantly convincing us to buy their “healthy gluten-free products” but it's our duty to look beyond the labels. Here’s a list of the top 10 unhealthy foods that are disguised as healthy: 1. Milk with malted drink powders Malted drinks…...

Consumption of local produce and seasonal fruits leads to regulated blood sugar, which further optimize the functioning of all organs, making a person feel energetic as opposed to dull and lethargic. Fructose in sugar, allows steady blood sugar levels which controls acidity and keep tea or coffee cravings at bay. The more food travels, the less nutrients it has. All fruits have FRUCTOSE, so it does not matter that you are eating a mango over an apple. Best time to have fruits? Early morning is the best time to have them. Do not consume these immediately after a meal or with a meal, as this would disturb the sugar levels and fructose in fruits converts into glucose and turns to fat. Some of them like an unripe litchi have certain…...

My blood type is O+, is there a special diet for my blood type? Well in theory you would need a high protein diet and lots of meat! But too much meat (protein) and too little carbohydrates can put a load on your kidneys. It can give you many unpleasant side effects. What if you have a certain medical condition where you need to limit your meat intake? What if you prefer vegetarian food options? And what about healthy salads, fruits, dairy, and whole grains: are these foods bad for you or will they make you gain weight? In practice NO! The hypothesis that you should eat according to your blood type is unsupported by scientific studies! Get your facts right! If you eat one type of food or a…...