Digestive diseases

The FODMAP diet: Can it treat IBD?

9 Nov 2021

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

Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)

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

23 Sep 2021 • 6 Likes • 1 comment

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...

"Detox" drinks and diets: Do body "cleanses" actually work?

18 Sep 2021 • 6 Likes • 1 comment

In recent years, "detox" or "liver cleansing" drinks have garnered a lot of buzz amongst the medical community and general public. These drinks are promoted as natural solutions to boost energy,...

The Hypotoxic (Seignalet) diet: Is it effective for certain chronic illnesses?

23 Jul 2021 • 6 Likes • 6 comments

Developed by Dr. Jean Seignalet, a French immunologist, in 1985, the hypotoxic (Seignalet) diet is a dietary programme designed to improve overall health. According to Dr. Seignalet, most chronic...

8 common myths about nutrition!

1 Jul 2021 • 6 Likes • 1 comment

A healthy, varied and balanced diet is one of the keys to a healthy body. Eating at least five servings of fruit and vegetables a day, limiting your consumption of red meat, avoiding carb-heavy foods...

What should we eat to sleep well?

26 May 2021 • 9 Likes • 5 comments

Food plays an essential role in the quality of sleep. There are many preconceived ideas about which foods to avoid and which to enjoy in order to get a good night's sleep. But what is the true link...

Prebiotics and Probiotics: What is the difference and how can they impact your health?

24 May 2021 • 2 Likes • 2 comments

Both prebiotics and probiotics have been among the top buzzwords in nutrition in recent years. Though the two sound similar, they actually have two different roles in our health.What are prebiotics...

Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day?

8 May 2021 • 1 Like • 12 comments

Who hasn't heard on countless occasions that breakfast is the most important meal of the day? The idea that this first meal ensures that we have plenty of energy for the entire day has become well...

What should we eat to feed our brains?

15 Feb 2021 • 3 Likes • 7 comments

Everyone knows that a balanced, healthy and ample diet contributes to good health. However, when we look at our brain, how it works and how it develops, we do not necessarily think about the role...

Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)

8 foods that can help control blood sugar levels!

1 Feb 2021 • 7 Likes • 3 comments

For people with conditions that affect blood sugar, such as diabetes or pre-diabetes, diet is an important tool to help keep it in check. Certain foods can help you manage your blood sugar, fight off...

10 Foods that Boost the Immune System

30 Dec 2020 • 2 comments

Your immune system is in charge of defending your body against microorganisms that can get you sick. Nonetheless, it sometimes fails to protect us. Luckily there are some ways in which we can give...

Psoriasis
Psoriatic arthritis

Psoriasis: Can anti-inflammatory foods help to fight flare-ups?

27 Nov 2020 • 1 comment

Avoiding flare-ups and reducing triggers are the main goals for people living with psoriasis. Nutrition can be both one of the easiest and most complicated ways to do so. Although there is no...