BMI (body mass index) is highly associated with the existence of common mental disorders, with strong evidence that this varies with age and gender. Research suggests that those with a BMI that is lower or higher than normal tend to run a greater risk for several mental disorders like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, among others. […]

FAT- the big “F” word in the nutrition world that is sure to raise eyebrows!  While we need fat in our bodies for proper function, not all fats are created equal. Some fats aid in keeping your heart’s pipes clean while others increase risk of disease.  “Good” fat vs. “bad” fat There are two types

FAT- the big “F” word in the nutrition world that is sure to raise eyebrows!  While we need fat in our bodies for proper function, not all fats are created equal. Some fats aid in keeping your heart’s pipes clean while others increase risk of disease.  “Good” fat vs. “bad” fat There are two types

Carbohydrates (carbs) are one of three macronutrients and contrary to popular belief (thanks fad diets!), they are crucial for a properly functioning body, as they provide most of the body’s energy. Carbs protect our muscles by being the body’s primary source for energy preventing the body from eating its own muscles. Further, they provide the

Carbohydrates (carbs) are one of three macronutrients and contrary to popular belief (thanks fad diets!), they are crucial for a properly functioning body, as they provide most of the body’s energy. Carbs protect our muscles by being the body’s primary source for energy preventing the body from eating its own muscles. Further, they provide the

There are 6 essential nutrients that are needed for proper bodily functions: carbohydrates, fat, vitamins, minerals, water and proteins. Of these, proteins are the second most plentiful substance in the human body, after water. Protein is essential to life because of the calories it provides (each gram of protein contains 4 calories) and is responsible

There are 6 essential nutrients that are needed for proper bodily functions: carbohydrates, fat, vitamins, minerals, water and proteins. Of these, proteins are the second most plentiful substance in the human body, after water. Protein is essential to life because of the calories it provides (each gram of protein contains 4 calories) and is responsible

Nutrition and health come hand-in-hand so it’s no wonder why there’s a growing level of interest when it comes to the components and nutrients in foods that we choose to nourish our bodies. It’s no wonder why the old saying “you are what you eat” has taken a more literal meaning over years as research