Category: Nutrition
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Maple Syrup Vs Honey: A Comparison
Honey and maple syrup are natural sweeteners with many similarities, but they have differences too. These amber-coloured liquids are the best alternatives to table sugar. While some view maple syrup as a healthier option than honey, others think the other way. The significant differences between honey and maple syrup involve their nutritional composition. And it…
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World Bicycle Day & Nutrition
Cycling, nutrition and hydration are not one size fit all. If you were to ask a group of cyclists what their menu looked like in preparation for their ride, you would get a room full of differences. Despite the different approaches, there are some key principles cyclists should use to get started. After we discuss…
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Sane Ways You Can Beat Junk Food Cravings
To meet the daily nutritional requirements and energy intake, an individual generally needs around 2000 cal/day. However, it is only a symbolic number and may differ as per age, gender and weight management goals. Sometimes merely counting calories does not work. You can get the right amount of calories from the wrong foods. For example,…
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What to Eat When Medications Suppress Your Appetite
Many people experience a lack of appetite while taking medicines. For instance, a study shows that medication with anticholinergic or sedative properties leads to poorer appetite. However, while poor appetite is a common side effect of drugs, it is often temporary. Your appetite restores after discontinuing the medication responsible for altering it in the first…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Exercise and Healthy Diet for Seniors
Ageing is a physiological process that causes many dysfunctional changes in the human body. As a result, older adults are more prone to chronic disorders, decreasing their quality of life. Exercise and diet are fool-proof ways to manage age-related conditions and changes. However, diet and exercise-related information on the digital space caters chiefly to adolescents…