Partha Nandi MD, FACP
Partha Nandi MD, FACP
Nutrition is the process of eating the right foods to maintain a healthy lifestyle. It is important to choose foods that give you the nutrients your body needs, such as protein, healthy fats, and fiber. Nutrition also includes knowing what foods to avoid, like foods high in sugar, salt, and fat. With the right nutrition, you can improve your health and well-being and reduce your risk of certain diseases. What are the right foods? There is no one-size-fits-all diet. The right foods depend on your health goals and current diet. Nutrition advice also changes as new research emerges. With that in mind, here are some helpful tips to get you started.
Our gut contains archaebacteria, viruses, and fungi that are collectively known as the “gut microbiota.” Microbiota affects both our physical and mental health. Unfortunately, diets high in fat and lacking in dietary plant fibers fail to keep our microbiota well-fed. Because a healthy microbiota can help fend off a long list of conditions including cardiovascular…
Difficulty concentrating? Take a look at your diet. You have heard the old saying “you are what you eat”, and you get it. It’s time to start paying more attention to what goes in your body. But, what should you eat? How do you make this uncomplicated, so it’s easier to stick to? Say hello to the Mediterranean diet.
You are what you eat – or so the saying goes. But does that include how tall you become? Even though your genes play a big part in how tall you are, researchers say poor nutrition during school years may have caused a 20cm height gap between countries. (1) The study by the Imperial College…
North Americans have taken to the kitchen with more time at home because of the pandemic. People have been spending more time cooking meals, learning how to bake, and teaching their families some secret recipes. Cooking at home can be fun, educational, tasty, and healthy. Recently, a survey was done to determine how much we…
We keep hearing that we should stay away from stores and public places as much as possible to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. You have to eat. What do you do to keep your food fresh for as long as possible? You want to eat fresh and healthy, but how long can you…
Papaya Did you know that the papaya is loaded with vitamin C? A single papaya serves up over 200 % of the daily recommended amount of vitamin C. Plus, papayas contain potassium, B vitamins, and folate, which help keep your body healthy and strong. And if that isn’t enough, the papaya has papain, a digestive enzyme with…
If you are a fan of Dr. Nandi, you know how much he likes eggplant and its health benefits. Eggplants are high in many vitamins and minerals. They’re a great source of vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B6, thiamine, niacin, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, copper, fiber, folic acid, potassium, etc. Plus, eggplants are high in fiber,…
Nutritional yeast is the same species of yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, used to make beer, bread, or kombucha. Nutritional yeast is inactive. Nutritional yeast is made by growing S. cerevisiae on a sugar-rich molasses medium. Then, it is deactivated with heat, washed, pasteurized, dried, and crumbled. Excellent Source of Vitamin B-12 Vitamin B-12 is crucial for…
Green onions, also known as scallions or spring onions, are harvested before the bulb can grow fully. They are typically thin and have long green stalks with tiny white bulbs at the end. Green onions are a popular addition to many dishes for their mild flavor and health benefits. Here are interesting facts and benefits…
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