Healthy nutrition during the month of Ramadan
During fasting in the sacred month of Ramadan, it is important to consume nutrients which will provide long-term energy. Here are a few food which are excellent choices: oats, avocado, eggs, nuts, fruits, green leafy veget
Why Do We Gain Weight During Winters?
There are a lot of reasons why people gain weight during winter. As the temperature drops, physical activity declines, which is a major factor in gaining weight during winter. The winter brings a lot of good food options, hol
Gut microbiota and obesity
Obesity is a complex metabolic disorder caused by a variety of genetic and nongenetic factors (environmental factors). The World Health Organization defines obesity as having a body mass index (BMI) greater than 30, but the d
Obesity, insulin resistance and male reproductive health
November is the men’s health awareness month. It brings to light the importance of taking care of each organ in a man’s body, from heart to prostate. Men have unique health conditions which are important for general healt
Natural Help for Diabetics in a Cup of Tea
Diabetes mellitus (DM), a major cause of health deterioration, is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by elevated blood glucose levels, resulting from either insufficient production or ineffective action of the hormone
High-Performance Nutrition for Athletes – Part Three
“Failing to plan is planning to fail.” My approach to an athlete’s nutrition is simple – feed and nurture yourself! My goal is to help and educate you on how to provide your body with the right fuel to max
High-Performance Nutrition for Athletes – Part Two
Nutrition is how we acquire the energy our body needs to perform all its tasks and functions. The food we choose to consume can have a dramatic impact on our results, both on and off the field. Since you already train hard to
High-Performance Nutrition for Athletes – Part One
“To fail to plan is to plan to fail.” The success of an athlete largely depends on what the body is able to do.How to help the body function at a higher level and improve abilities to run faster, jump higher, have
Women’s athletic triad – Running to win or to be thin?
I first met the female athletic triad a few years ago when a young recreational runner contacted me who decided to run the Ljubljana Marathon even though she was aware that she had a stress fracture of the tibia. She had seen
Phytoestrogens and women’s health
Phytoestrogens are natural substances found in plants. When consumed, they can affect in the same way as estrogen that is produced in the body. In adolescence, estrogen plays a role in the development of female sexual charact