Category: Blog
Metabolic syndrome
The concept of Metabolic Syndrome emerged in 1988 when an American endocrinologist Gerald Reaven defined this condition for the first time. He popularized the metabolic syndrome and proposed that its features include the accumulation of visceral (abdominal) adiposity, insulin resistance, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. Since then this health condition has becomeRead More
Do you really need to detox your body?
The question is: do you really need a detox diet to help your body, as the detoxification process is something that the body does daily per se? Or do you need radical changes, at least where it is possible, to keep the body in optimal health? Detox (short for detoxification)Read More
Can bread be addictive?
Today we will talk about addiction to bread. Many people consider bread to be a healthy choice and never could even imagine that they are addicted to it. However, our body recognizes white bread as quick sugar or a monosaccharide. Quite often during the sessions, I hear my clients say:Read More
Carbohydrates: Good or Bad?
The “Carbohydrates” subject is highly controversial and a hotly-debated topic these days. Some claim that carbs are the culprit of obesity and type 2 diabetes, while others feel fine, eating them a lot. So, are carbohydrates good or bad for you? What are carbohydrates? We have three types of macronutrientsRead More
Family Meals
“A family who eats together, stays together” – this widely known expression has never been so valuable. How often do you enjoy meals together with your family and especially with your children? Nowadays, more often than not we use takeaway services and eat this food on the run or in frontRead More