As January begins so does the promotion of fad diets. Fad diets are food plans that promote rapid weight loss, or other results, with no scientific evidence to confirm their claims. They may consist of characteristics such as restricting food groups, only eating at certain times, eating unusual combinations of foods, and buying supplements [1]. … Continue reading New Year, New Fad Diet
In the last blog surrounding cardiovascular disease (CVD), we discussed what high blood pressure is, the consequences it can have, and ways to reduce the risk of developing high blood pressure with diet and lifestyle changes. You can check this out by clicking here, titled ‘CVD: Managing Blood Pressure with Diet’. In the final blog … Continue reading CVD Part 3: Managing Raised Cholesterol with Diet
Last week we discussed what cardiovascular disease (CVD) is, different types of CVD and modifiable risk factors for developing CVD. You can catch up on our last blog, titled ‘Cardiovascular Disease: Definition, Types and Risk Factors’. This week we will be exploring how to manage blood pressure, a modifiable risk factor for CVD, using nutrition. … Continue reading CVD part 2: Managing Blood Pressure with Diet
What is CVD? Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a term used to describe conditions that affect the heart or blood vessels (arteries, veins, and capillaries). CVDs are the main cause of death globally and over four out of five deaths caused by CVD are due to heart attacks and strokes [1]. Cardiovascular disease is typically related … Continue reading Cardiovascular Disease: Definition, Types and Risk Factors
What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a long-term health condition that causes an individual’s blood sugar level to become too high. When you eat food, it is broken down into glucose (sugar) that is released into the bloodstream. When your blood sugar levels increase, insulin is released from the pancreas to move the glucose from your … Continue reading Diabetes: Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment
