Soy benefits for heart health
Soybeans have been a staple food in Asia for centuries and have recently gained popularity in the Western world. Consuming soy products has numerous health benefits, particularly for heart health. Soybeans contain several compounds that are beneficial for heart health. One of the most important is isoflavones. Isoflavones are a type of phytoestrogen, meaning they have a structure similar to…
DASH Diet
The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet is a dietary pattern developed to help reduce blood pressure and improve overall health. It was first introduced in the 1990s by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) in the United States and has since been recognized as one of the healthiest diets for overall health and disease prevention. The…
Portfolio Diet
The Portfolio Diet is a nutritional approach designed to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. It was developed in 2003 by David J.A. Jenkins, a British-born Professor at the University of Toronto. It has since become a popular dietary approach for those seeking to reduce their heart disease risk. The Portfolio Diet aims to lower LDL…
What to do after I have been told to change my diet completely (and I am in total panic)?!
The worst thing you can do is to attempt to completely change your eating habits overnight. It is a great chance that you will fail. If you want to change your diet successfully, please try to follow the SMART goals approach. Start with baby steps that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Timed. Goals will be different to everyone. It…
