What’s the ideal fruit to vegetables ratio? The new Harvard study explained
A recent study from Harvard researchers involving nearly 2 million adults revealed what might be an ideal ratio of fruit to vegetables to consume each day. So, what might that ideal ratio be? Aiming for a ratio of 2:3 vegetables to fruit may confer the highest longevity benefit and the optimal balance to reduce the…
Dangers of dehydration: How much water should we drink each day?
Anyone can become dehydrated due to a plethora of reasons that range from physical activity to heat exposure and much more. It is easy to forget to stay hydrated throughout the day, but this is dangerous. We must keep replenishing fluids lost through sweating and eliminating waste. While it may be easy to treat a…
Self-managing type 2 diabetes with coaching exercises and lifestyle changes
Type 2 diabetes is not only a lifestyle condition but could also be life-threatening, therefore, self-management of this condition is critical. Research has tested a number of group workshops and self-management education programs that help patients with type 2 diabetes take charge of their condition on a day-to-day basis from a behavioural perspective. One of…
Child Nutrition – Understanding The Role Of Nutritional Advisors And Other Professionals
The importance of child nutrition and its lifelong impact on both the child’s mental and physical health cannot be over-emphasized. Poor nutrition in children has led to a myriad of imbalances and conditions including obesity, poor cognitive capacity, poor memory, learning issues such as dyslexia and dyspraxia, amongst many others. Sometimes, professionals like nutritional advisors,…
