Crohn's disease
Ulcerative colitis

IBD: Foods that can worsen symptoms

Dec 16, 2022 • 1 comment

IBD is an inflammatory condition affecting the intestinal tract, causing chronic pain and discomfort which may seriously affect people’s daily lives. When living with IBD, food choices can be...

Where to find iron in the diet and reduce deficiencies?

Nov 12, 2022 • 2 Likes • 1 comment

When we talk about food nutrients to consume for a better health, iron isn’t something that immediately comes to mind. But it is as important as any other nutrients and plays a crucial role in how...

Depression
Postpartum depression

Depression and diet: how are they related?

Oct 31, 2022 • 1 Like • 1 comment

Depression is a mental health condition that affects all ages and is very common. It is a mood disorder that manifests itself through several symptoms that have a significant impact on daily life. Var...

Salt : Dangerous or Beneficial to Health

Sep 19, 2022 • 5 Likes • 5 comments

Every year in the world, more than 295 million tons of salt are produced, mainly in China and the United States. Salt seems to be an inexhaustible commodity on the planet.American adults consume over...

How to spot hidden sugars in food?

Aug 8, 2022 • 4 Likes • 2 comments

The WHO recommends that no more than 50 grams (less than 4 tablespoons) of sugar should be consumed daily. On average, however, people consume around 100 grams (less than 8 tablespoons) of sugar per...

Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)

Tips for lowering the glycemic index (GI) of your meals!

Jun 27, 2022 • 1 Like

Not all foods have the same effect on our bodies. The higher the glycemic index (GI) of a meal, the higher the blood sugar spike and, consequently, the greater the amount of insulin released. So what...

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia: Which foods to choose to ease symptoms?

Mar 22, 2022

Fibromyalgia is a complex chronic condition that remains poorly understood today by the medical community. Because of its variety of symptoms and lack of standardized treatment plan, many patients...

The DASH diet: Why is it good for our health?

Jan 22, 2022 • 1 Like • 1 comment

The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet was developed in the late 1980s by the National Institutes of Health in the United States. This eating plan helps fight high blood pressure...

The Mediterranean diet: What are the health benefits?

Dec 18, 2021 • 11 Likes • 1 comment

We don't eat only for food. Eating is also one of our everyday pleasures, something we can share, or not, with those around us. Eating brings pleasure and awakens our senses. But it is also about...

Why are fermented foods good for our health?

Nov 27, 2021 • 6 Likes • 1 comment

Since the discovery of the role of the intestinal flora (microbiota) on our health, more and more is being said about fermented foods. They are said to be full of micro-organisms capable of...

Digestive diseases

The FODMAP diet: Can it treat IBD?

Nov 9, 2021 • 2 Likes

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a term used for a group of intestinal disorders, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Both diseases are characterized by the inflammation of the...

Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)

What are the best and worst fruits to eat when you have diabetes?

Sep 23, 2021 • 11 Likes • 3 comments

For a person with diabetes, daily management must take into account all aspects of daily life, including food. And because blood sugar must be checked several times a day, monitoring what you eat is...