Tag: food
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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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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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How Can Medications Affect Your Vitamins and Minerals?
Regular therapy brings many benefits to chronically ill patients, regardless of the disease. The development of medications has made it possible to control numerous diseases, such as high blood pressure, Hashimoto’s syndrome, or diabetes, enabling patients to lead relatively normal lives. This allows them to participate in daily activities without their illness significantly affecting their…
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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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The Hungry Pharmacist 