Tag: Nutrition
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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 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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Ozempic – A Revolution in Weight Loss and Diabetes Treatment
Ozempic was arguably the most sought-after drug of 2024, initially introduced as a treatment for diabetes but gaining global attention for its unprecedented weight loss results. Numerous celebrities, including Oprah Winfrey, Khloe Kardashian, and Sharon Osbourne, openly admitted using this drug to shed significant weight without drastic lifestyle changes or restrictive diets. This wave…
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The Hungry Pharmacist 