Tag: Nutrition
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Why Do I Eat When I’m Not Hungry? – The Role of Dopamine
Have you ever found yourself in this situation (I definitely have): It’s the end of a long day, you’re on your way home, totally drained and irritated. Your clients, colleagues, or an annoying boss have squeezed the last drop of energy out of you, and now you need a reward. You feel like you deserve…
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The Supplement Industry – What Works and What’s a Waste of Money?
The supplement industry is one of the largest industries in the world, generating billions of dollars and producing billions of tablets annually. Naturally, within such a massive industry, there are high-quality products that truly help, as well as products that offer no real benefits—or even worse, some that may be harmful. Pharmacists who work or…
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How to Identify Hidden Sugars in Food
You’ve decided that starting this Monday, you’re cutting out sugar. You’re either continuing with the same diet or trying a variation that involves little to no sugar. You’ve attempted this before with varying success, or maybe you’ve seen online that many people have lost a lot of weight in a short period by following a…
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How to Prevent Muscle Pain After Training?
Muscle pain after training, known as DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness), usually occurs 24-48 hours after intense physical activity. Although pain is a normal occurrence for those who train, there are ways to alleviate it and prevent excessive discomfort. Muscle pain usually occurs in beginners, people who have just started training and are not used…
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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 Hungry Pharmacist 