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Diet and Food
Rethinking the Small Meals vs. Big Meals Debate Introduction: If you’ve ever Googled “how to lose weight” or “what’s the healthiest way to eat,” you’ve probably stumbled across the age-old debate:Is it better to eat three big meals a day or several small ones? Some experts say eating every 2–3 hours “keeps your metabolism running.”…
The Psychology of Eating and How to Make It Work Introduction: If you’ve ever started a diet with high hopes—only to find yourself abandoning it a few weeks later—you’re not alone. In fact, studies suggest that over 90% of diets fail in the long term. People regain the weight, feel frustrated, and often blame themselves. But what…
Caffeine, Taurine, Sugar — Friends or Foes of Your Heart? Introduction: You’ve probably seen them everywhere: energy drinks promising focus, endurance, and quick alertness. Whether it’s a student pulling an all-nighter, a gamer mid-marathon, or someone heading to the gym, these fizzy beverages are the go-to fix. But there’s a growing concern lurking behind the…
Among heart-friendly fats, foods like olive oil, fish (rich in omega-3), avocado, and hazelnuts take the lead. When consumed in the right amounts, these fats can support cardiovascular health. Our heart health is closely linked to our nutrition, and particularly the types of fats we consume can either increase or decrease our risk for cardiovascular…
✅ Introduction Despite longstanding public health recommendations on daily water intake—such as “8 cups a day”—there has been limited high-quality evidence to support these guidelines. This systematic review by Hakam et al. (UCSF & Weill Cornell) analyzed randomized clinical trials (RCTs) to understand whether actively increasing or decreasing daily water consumption affects key health outcomes in…