Lynn Maarouf

A dietitian is a healthcare professional who creates nutrition plans for individual patients, schools, nursing homes, and other organizations. Dietitians determine the dietary needs of patients, create and modify meal plans, offer nutritional counseling to their patients, and track patient weight loss and weight gain for progress.

Past studies have conclusively shown a relationship between vitamin D and calcium. Now, a growing need to understand the impact of vitamin D on muscle function, immunity, cardiovascular disease risk and body fat has prompted additional studies.

The keto diet offers a number of benefits for those who want a diet that is both effective for weight loss and reasonably easy to sustain. The foods allowed provide the feeling of fullness and satisfaction that keeps you from snacking on high-sugar, high-carbohydrate snacks.

Intermittent fasting is a program of eating that involves restricting or eliminating food on certain days or for determined time periods. There are many benefits associated with implementing intermittent fasting (IF).

When it comes to drinking alcohol, the consensus has long been that if consumed at a moderate amount, one can live a long healthy life. A new study is shattering these previous beliefs by providing evidence that drinking more than seven drinks a week can negatively affect heart health.

Salt plays an important part in your body by helping maintain a proper balance of fluid, but it shouldn’t be consumed in excess. The Food and Drug Administration recommends up to 1,500 milligrams per day, but eating more than 2,300 in a day can be detrimental to your health.

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of deaths in the world. There are several risk factors for cardiovascular disease including smoking, lack of exercise, family history and dietary habits. The diet habits including your breakfast style can significantly change your risk of plaque build in arteries of the heart and other blood vessels of your heart.

Most diabetics know that they need to avoid sugary, processed foods, but many are surprised to learn that even common fruits and vegetables can have a negative effect on blood sugar levels. Use these tips to pick the best fruits and vegetables for your diet.

Many health experts and diet proponents recommend eating more slowly to avoid overeating and to facilitate weight loss. Why does eating more slowly reduce the likelihood of obesity and type 2 diabetes risk? There are several reasons.

According to a recent study, people who ate larger amounts of highly processed foods are at an increased risk of developing cancer.