by sujata@optimum-nutrition.org | Feb 22, 2018 | Health Tip
It is well known that the Mediterranean diet is good for a healthy heart and there is much research to support this. In a study published in BMC MED researchers analyzed the diet of 23,902 adults in England and found that those whose diet was closest to a...
by sujata@optimum-nutrition.org | Feb 9, 2018 | Health Tip
Discussing dairy can be controversial as there are so many conflicting views. Some feel that it should definitely be included in the diet, others think that it is fine to have it in moderation and lastly those who consider that we should not consume it at all....
by sujata@optimum-nutrition.org | Jan 26, 2018 | Getting started, Health Tip
Bloating is something most of us have experienced at one point or another – the abdominal discomfort caused by a build-up of intestinal gas. The symptoms of bloating will vary from person to person, however the most common are feelings of the stomach ballooning out...
by sujata@optimum-nutrition.org | Nov 14, 2017 | Health Tip
We all hear of detoxing everywhere, could be from friends who are doing a detox to cleanse their bodies or we may have read about it in magazines or on the internet. There are many reasons people like to detox, including to look and feel good, resetting after having...
by sujata@optimum-nutrition.org | Sep 18, 2017 | Health Tip
Did you know that the average human body is between 50-65 % water? The average percentage of water in infants is much higher at about 75% and decreases as they grow. There are many differing opinions on water. Everyone is different and has different needs. Water is...
by sujata@optimum-nutrition.org | Jul 29, 2017 | Health Tip
Staying healthy when on a long road trip When traveling and on a long journey, which could be by car or train, there are times we all find ourselves starving and in need of a quick snack or meal. The most convenient option of course is fast food, either getting it...