Category: Nutrition
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Diet, Supplements and Medications during Pregnancy – All you need to know
Pregnancy—the nine-month period before a woman brings a baby into the world—is not only a blessed experience for the mother and both parents but also a time full of challenges, symptoms, medical examinations, and check-ups. Nutrition, along with supplements and medications that a pregnant woman is allowed to take, plays a crucial role during this…
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Ultimate Nutrition Guide Through Ramadan
Ramadan is the holy month in the Islamic calendar when Muslims worldwide fast from dawn until sunset. This year, Ramadan starts on March 1st and ends on March 30th. During this time, nothing is allowed to enter the body—meaning no eating, drinking, smoking, or inhaling anything. Muslims must also abstain from sexual activities and avoid…
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My 30-Day Challenge
Since during November and December—partly due to cold weather and short days, and partly because food is more readily available in the holiday season—I ate more and trained less. No wonder that I was unpleasantly surprised when I stepped on the scale after New Year’s: 112.6 kg (around 248 lbs). Although I am 190 cm…
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The Biggest Myths About Healthy Eating
When we think about healthy food or say that we will start eating healthy on Monday, the first image that often comes to mind is a bowl of salad—a lot of salad. But what exactly is healthy food? And is the food that the media or large supermarket chains present as “healthy” actually good for…
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Mediterranean Diet: What Is It and What Is It Good For?
In recent years, this type of diet has become extremely popular in various circles, particularly among doctors treating cardiovascular diseases. The Mediterranean diet is not a traditional restrictive diet but rather a lifestyle change. It usually does not require strict limitations (though modifications can be made if needed), making it a sustainable and healthy way…
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Dietary Fiber: Why It’s Key to Your Health
Fiber is a part of food that cannot be broken down by enzymes in our intestines, nor can it be absorbed or utilized by the body. It does not directly participate in bodily processes: it isn’t a source of energy, doesn’t build our cells, play a role in immune responses, or contribute to hormone production.…
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The Food Pyramid (Part 2)
The next level of the food pyramid consists of dough and pastry. When people aim to lose weight, the first suggestion often involves cutting out pasta, along with sweets. You’ll often hear someone declare, “Starting tomorrow, I’m eliminating bread, pasta, potatoes, or rice.” This seems like a good step—I wouldn’t eat them too often either.…
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The Food Pyramid (Part 1)
Creating a meal plan for one person is not an easy task. Several parameters need to be considered during the process, and we are still unsure if the plan is correct. It often requires several adjustments, and it takes time to develop something we can call almost ideal. Now, imagine how difficult it is to…
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How to Prevent Chronic Diseases with Pharmacy, Nutrition, and Physical Activity
Chronic diseases, such as diabetes and cardiovascular conditions, are among the leading causes of non-violent deaths worldwide, affecting millions of people. The development of medicine and pharmacy has allowed humanity to suppress or eradicate many diseases that once claimed countless lives, such as various infectious diseases. The discovery of penicillin was the trigger for…
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Basal and Active Metabolism
Order this tea to boost your metabolism! How many times have you seen such an advertisement on TV, radio, or the internet, where such promises seemed quite plausible? “I have excess weight because my metabolism is slow, even though I barely eat.” Or perhaps you know someone who eats everything and doesn’t gain weight…
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The Hungry Pharmacist 