by Francesca | Apr 4, 2022 | Healthy Weight, Wellness, Women's Health
The ideal body weight, IBW, is the optimal weight based on gender and height. The ideal weight for a woman my height, 5’ 3”, is 104 to 140 pounds. Unfortunately, ideal body weight is an incomplete measurement and does not... Read more
by Francesca | Apr 1, 2022 | Digestion, Nutrition 101, Protein
Proteins differ greatly in their nutritive value, and there are numerous methods used in nutrition science to establish protein quality and bio-availability. Protein quality refers to a protein’s digestibility as well as its amino acid profile and how well the... Read more
by Francesca | Mar 30, 2022 | Digestion, Wellness
The digestive system breaks down the food we ingest and turns it into energy and waste products. It is composed of the digestive tract and accessory organs. The digestive tract is a hollow tube that goes from mouth to anus,... Read more
by Francesca | Mar 26, 2022 | carbohydrates, Glucose, Wellness
Crohn’s disease is genetic chronic inflammatory disorder of the digestive system that affects any part of the digestive tract, with the ileum and proximal colon being affected the most. Crohn’s disease causes gastrointestinal symptoms ranging from diarrhea, blood in the... Read more
by Francesca | Mar 24, 2022 | Nutrition 101, Wellness, Women's Health
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder that affects a protein that regulates membrane transport and creates the main epithelial cell chloride channel. In CF sufferers, disorders of the epithelial cell chloride channel cause mucus and other secretions to become... Read more
by Francesca | Mar 22, 2022 | carbohydrates, Glucose, Nutrition 101
Celiac disease is an autoimmune gastrointestinal condition that causes a variety of health issues including nutrient malabsorption and deficiencies, changes in bowel habits, anemia, bone diseases, and eczema. It is more prevalent in females, and it usually occurs early in... Read more
by Francesca | Mar 17, 2022 | carbohydrates, Glucose, Nutrition 101, Wellness
Carbohydrates are an important class of organic molecules found in all organisms. They are synthesized from carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen atoms. They are a source of energy, a form of stored energy, and they can have structural roles. Monosaccharides, also... Read more
by Francesca | Mar 15, 2022 | Nutrition 101, Wellness
Americans Are Spending More Money On Processed Food From Vending Machines and Fast Food Than On Home Cook Meals: Know The Nutritional Facts From These Away From Home Food Products According to the Economic Research Service of the USDA, in... Read more
by Francesca | Oct 28, 2021 | Wellness
Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. According to the CDC, in the United States heart disease is responsible for 1 in every 4 deaths (CDC, 2020). Conventional medicine offers a host of medications to treat heart disease:... Read more
by Francesca | Oct 21, 2021 | Wellness
Homeopathy is a type of alternative medicine based on the principle that “like cures like”. Homeopathic remedies use natural compounds (plants and minerals), diluted in water or a mixture of water and alcohol. The compounds are diluted so much that... Read more