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Summer Foods that Hydrate
With more months left in the Wet season (Summer) it is almost guaranteed that temperatures will increase and it will feel hotter. If it's hotter than usual, you may feel the effects of dehydration sooner and with more intensity than during the cooler months....
Your Liver: The Unsung Hero
The liver often goes underappreciated. This vital organ is the unsung hero of the body that deserves more recognition. Aside from your skin, your liver is the only organ that can regenerate. Yes, your liver can replace lost or injured tissue. The liver's additional...
World Environment Day 2023
by Karissa GrahamAcadia University Student In this world where some are passionately committed to finding solutions for coping with the increasingly intense effects of climate change, deforestation, pollution, and declining biodiversity, World Environment Day shines...
Hypertension and You
Hypertension or high blood pressure according to Harvard University is a reading of 130 to 139 over 80 – 89 mm Hg or higher. Normal blood pressure is less than 120 and less than 80 mm Hg. How does high blood pressure impact you?Cardiovascular disease: Hypertension is...
Drink Your Water
The days are heating up and you may need more water than you’re consuming. If you are not getting enough water, you can become dehydrated. Dehydration occurs when your body loses more fluid than it takes in, and it can have a range of negative effects on your health....
Stress and Diet
The relationship between diet and stress is complex and multifaceted. While it is well-known that stress can affect eating patterns and food choices, research has also shown that diet can have a significant impact on stress levels. Stress is defined by the World...
As Bajan As…
We love our island. One of the reasons we created Bajan Diet Designs was to help fellow Barbadians with healthier options to the Bajan foods they love and are easily accessible to them. This November we take a closer look at some of our Bajan foods… Okra, Soursop,...
World Diabetes Day
Using preventative education to fight the growth of diabetes Prevention is certainly cheaper than cure when it relates to diabetes. And although there is no cure in the true sense of the word, there are steps we can take in our daily lives to reduce our risk of...
Breast Cancer & Diet – Sauerkraut
What is sauerkraut? It’s fermented cabbage that’s crunchy and a bit zingy (the longer it ferments the stronger the taste). The process of fermentation is one that leads to the benefits derived from sauerkraut and other fermented foods. Sauerkraut can be used as a side...
Breast Cancer & Diet – Eggplant
Breast Cancer & Diet Let's get to know a bit more about Eggplant. Eggplant or Aubergine is misunderstood by most. Simply because it is one of these vegetables we find people do not know how to prepare it or have not acquired the taste. Eggplants contain...
Women's Health
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Gut Health
Kidney Function
WOMEN’S HEALTH
PCOS: What is it?
Polycystic ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) has become a very common condition, that is becoming recognizable in late teens and early 20s. It is a hormonal...
MEN’S HEALTH
5 Ways Men Can Take Care Of Their Health
Many people don’t understand how good their body is designed to feel. Taking care of your health can increase your quality of life and extend how...
5 Reasons Men Should Take Care Of Their Health
Men are less likely to see a health care professional than women and studies continue to show that women are healthier than men. Why is this so? Men...
GENERAL INFORMATION
Vitamin D
Part 1- Vitamin D- More than an immune builder Vitamin D, also known as the ‘sunshine vitamin’, is much more than we talk about. In the past year...
Cholesterol Myths Debunked
In the food and nutrition world there is a ton of misinformation on how to manage your cholesterol. Here we share 5 facts on cholesterol, so you...
Lower your blood pressure in 14 days by trying the DASH eating plan
As well as reducing sodium, the types of food you eat also affect your blood pressure. Studies have shown that blood pressure can be lowered in as...
Know Your Carbs
How high your blood glucose levels actually rise depends mainly on the amount of carbohydrate foods you eat or drink and how close together the...
GUT HEALTH
Gut Health Part One
I want to start this discussion with looking at the difference between indigestion, heartburn and GERD. Indigestion: Is that full uncomfortable feeling you get in your belly sometimes during or after your meal. This feeling might lead to burning or pain in the upper...
Gut Health Part Two
12 WAYS TO IMPROVE INDIGESTION, HEART BURN & REFLUX • Eat small, frequent meals instead of three big meals a day. Small amounts of food exert less workload on the stomach and therefore require less acid secretion for digestion. • Avoid fats and fatty foods. Grill,...
KIDNEY FUNCTION
Kidney Friendly Fruits and Vegetables
While managing kidney disease, you should also maintain a healthy diet. This means including fruits and vegetables daily in your diet. Potassium is...
Fluid Overload
Having too much fluid in our body is called fluid overload. This happens when we are consuming more liquid than we are passing out. Fluids are...
Kidney Care
We only have 2, so like the heart and the skin, these need care too. The kidneys are some of the hardest working organs in the body, they stay...
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