2025

Why is Eating Whole Grain Important?

Whole grains are an essential part of a balanced diet. Unlike refined grains, they contain all three parts of the grain kernel—the bran, germ, and endosperm—providing more fiber, vitamins, minerals, and beneficial plant compounds. Regular consumption of whole grains has been linked to a range of health benefits, particularly in reducing the risk of chronic diseases.

Oct 31, 2025

2025

Zinc: The Small Mineral with Big Benefits

Zinc is a trace mineral—meannig our bodies need it only in small amounts—but its role is essential. It supports over100 enzymes and is involved in DNA synthesis, protein formation, cell growth, wound healing, and immune function. Because zinc cannot be stored in large quantities, we must obtain it regularly through the diet.

Oct 31, 2025

2025

What You Need to Know About Seed Oils

Seed oils—such as sunflower, soybean, rapeseed (canola), corn, and safflower oils—are widely used in both household cooking and the food industry. They are often preferred in kitchens due to their affordability, high smoke points that make them suitable for high-temperature cooking methods such as frying, and their richness in vitamins E and K.

Oct 14, 2025

2025

The Secret of a Beating Heart: The Power of Heart-Friendly Nutrition

What Are Heart-Healthy Foods? Beyond individual foods or nutrients, following heart-healthy dietary patterns can have a significant positive impact on your cardiovascular health. Your food choices influence many aspects of heart health, including blood pressure, inflammation, cholesterol levels, and triglycerides.

Sep 11, 2025

2025

Are You Getting Enough Fiber?

Fiber is crucial for overall health, yet most people don’t consume nearly enough of it. Adults should aim for 14 grams of fiber per 1,000 calories consumed, which means 28 to 34 grams of fiber per day for most men. However, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020–2025 reveal that most people eat less than half of the recommended amount.

Apr 07, 2025

2025

Why Are Probiotics Important?

Your gut isn’t just responsible for digesting food—it plays a crucial role in your overall health. From boosting your immune system to supporting mental well-being, the beneficial bacteria in your gut, known as probiotics, help maintain balance and keep you feeling your best.

Apr 07, 2025

2025

How to Boost Your Immune System?

The immune system is our body's most powerful defense mechanism against diseases and infections. Although it works constantly to protect us against harmful microorganisms, this system can be weakened from time to time.

Feb 04, 2025

2022

The Fine Line Between Flu and Nutrition

With the arrival of winter, the number of people who cough, sneeze and have a cold on the street, on public transportation, at work and in school is gradually increasing. The headline “Influenza Pandemic at Your Doorstep!” that dominates the newspapers and statements made by the Ministry of Health describing that year’s influenza becomes a part of everyday conversation. Mothers are bundling their kids up excessively, to the point where they can barely walk properly.

May 21, 2022