What is Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders that are present at birth. It is inherited when a child receives two sickle cell genes—one from each parent.  Worldwide there are about 300,000 babies born with SCD every year. Furthermore, the majority in low-income countries […]

Let’s be honest, prioritizing your mental health can seem daunting and intimidating. We are constantly bombarded with advertisements on TV, radio, and social media platforms telling us how we can focus and pay more attention to our mental health. But, what if that one thing is to change your entire mindset or lifestyle so that you […]

If you have diabetes or even otherwise, glucose variability is something everyone experiences. It refers to the constant variation in your sugar levels. However, the lower the variations, the better it is for you. Lower glycemic variability also means that you remain in your healthy average range of glucose levels a little longer.  This article […]

Teriyaki Sauce is a flavourful Japanese sauce commonly used in cooking. People use the sauce as a marinade for various preparations, including meat, fish and vegetables. This easy to make sauce adds a rich, flavourful glaze to dishes. Besides adding a sweet and salty taste to rice, noodles, stir fry vegetables and protein, teriyaki sauce […]

Turbinado Sugar is also known as raw sugar. However, it varies from other sugars since its making process involves pressing the sugar cane, which retains the plant’s flavour and the natural molasses present in the sugar. The resulting syrup is heated to crystals and spun to separate them from the leftover liquid. This component is […]

The latest social media trending Green Goddess dressing is creating quite a buzz among vegans and health-conscious people. As the name suggests, almost all significant ingredients in Green Goddess dressing are green, i.e., spinach, dill, basil, mint, chives, jalapeno, shallots, parsley, tarragon, etc., with mayonnaise and sour cream as the base. You can make the […]

Blood sugar or blood glucose is a type of sugar that your bloodstream carries to the cells in your body which is necessary to supply energy. Your blood sugar regulates many functions in your body. Therefore, keeping your blood sugar levels in a stable range is essential to keep your body working correctly. The most […]

Besides food, various other factors play a vital role in controlling your glucose levels. Controlled glucose levels are essential for managing your weight, and they are also crucial for your metabolic health. You can adopt various lifestyle and habitual changes to maintain a stable glucose level after every meal. Since your metabolic system regulates many […]

People often live with the misconception that only those who have diabetes should keep track of their glucose metabolism and take measures to keep their blood glucose level at an optimal level. So, with Continuous Glucose Monitors like the ones provided by HealthifyPro, some may believe that unless one has diabetes, they need them. On […]

Nausea is never pleasant, and it gives you a heaviness in your chest and throat that won’t go until you vomit it out. It can occur for several reasons: viral illness, food poisoning, migraines, motion sickness, pregnancy, anxiousness, etc. Its intensity and frequency will depend on the issue you have.  Nausea and vomiting are not […]

Healthcare experts believe that one should excrete at least four times a week. You can consider your stool healthy when it is soft to firm in a long and tubular form. When the cycle is not regular, and when your stomach is upset, you can develop conditions like diarrhoea and constipation, which are unhealthy. Apart […]

Digestion is one of the essential metabolic activities of your body. A healthy digestive system indicates improved health and a reduced risk of diseases. However, in today’s world, many people face digestive problems, including bloating, gas, heartburn, nausea, constipation, or diarrhoea from time to time. At the same time, its symptoms are troublesome and can […]

Metabolic Health refers to a healthy metabolism with ideal blood pressure, blood sugar levels, cholesterol levels, waist size, triglycerides levels, and lipoprotein levels naturally, therefore, without medication. Healthy metabolism prevents health-related issues like stroke, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, etc. Metabolic health is more than just having a healthy body weight. It is essential to understand […]

Both men and women should understand their daily calorie needs to meet their fitness and nutritional requirements. Calories give energy in the form of heat so that the body can function. The average calorie consumption for men varies depending on activity level, age, weight, height, and goals. To find the number of calories you should […]

World Brain Tumour Day is observed on June 8 every year to raise awareness and educate people about brain tumours. It’s a day when the world pays tribute to individuals fighting brain tumours and stands in solidarity with their families and loved ones. The day was first commemorated by the German Brain Tumour Association in […]

Our body has its internal clock that works mainly according to natural light. This internal clock system influences our body’s glucose, insulin systems and total metabolic health. Our body’s clock system, or the rhythm it keeps, is called the circadian rhythm. This cycle of the body occurs roughly across 24 hours and is capable of […]

Glucose is one of the essential components of the human body. This monosaccharide compound aids in the proper and smooth functioning of the human body. Glucose is obtained majorly from every carbohydrate-rich food that we eat.  One can consider glucose a fundamental building block of the human body for energy supply and demand. This six-carbon […]

Fatigue is one of the common problems many of us face in today’s world. It can be a symptom of various diseases like mental health disorders, insomnia, chronic fatigue syndrome, internal and physical problems, and the ageing process. In addition, some of the common associations are premenstrual syndrome, periods, and pregnancy. Your lifestyle and eating […]

There is a wide variety of nutritious foods available worldwide, but choosing the right kind for the suitable situation will assist in managing the condition better and looking after the overall health. For example, if someone has recently undergone a surgical procedure or an injury, the body needs good food to heal well and speed […]

A person is truly fit when their mental, physical and social health are in a good state. These three are closely linked and equally important.

The menstrual cycle comprises four phases; the menstrual phase, follicular phase, ovulatory phase, and luteal phase. The nutritional requirements of the female body change considerably and drastically over a month-long cycle. Ovulation means you’re most fertile, and the body is seeking as many B vitamin-rich foods as you can provide. These B vitamins encourage and […]

Cycling, nutrition and hydration are not one size fit all. If you were to ask a group of cyclists what their menu looked like in preparation for their ride, you would get a room full of differences.  Despite the different approaches,  there are some key principles cyclists should use to get started. After we discuss […]

To meet the daily nutritional requirements and energy intake, an individual generally needs around 2000 cal/day. However, it is only a symbolic number and may differ as per age, gender and weight management goals. Sometimes merely counting calories does not work. You can get the right amount of calories from the wrong foods. For example, […]

Many people experience a lack of appetite while taking medicines. For instance, a study shows that medication with anticholinergic or sedative properties leads to poorer appetite. However, while poor appetite is a common side effect of drugs, it is often temporary. Your appetite restores after discontinuing the medication responsible for altering it in the first […]

Ageing is a physiological process that causes many dysfunctional changes in the human body. As a result, older adults are more prone to chronic disorders, decreasing their quality of life. Exercise and diet are fool-proof ways to manage age-related conditions and changes. However, diet and exercise-related information on the digital space caters chiefly to adolescents […]

Keeping track of your calorie intake is one of the most popular fitness trends of the current times. It effectively promotes healthier dietary habits and lets you understand the nutritional values of each food item. However, certain foods contain calories that offer little to no health benefits. These foods are said to have empty calories […]

In the era of diet culture, most of us are behind weight loss plans. But at the same time, some struggle to gain weight. Maybe you’re underweight or want to put on a few pounds of muscle mass. There are plenty of reasons why people wish to gain weight. Whether you’re young or old, an […]

Carbohydrates form an essential part of your diet. They provide you with energy, similar to how gasoline gives fuel to a car. Carbohydrates also aid digestion and triglyceride metabolism and keep blood cholesterol levels in check. Despite their essential role in your body, carbohydrates have a bad reputation. The misconception that carbohydrates are fattening prevents […]

Body fat is necessary as it protects your organs, insulates, and stores energy. However, excess body fat like thigh fat is abnormal and results in multiple diseases. It includes heart disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and other chronic health conditions. This is also crucial to note that fat distribution in the body does not have […]

Fat-free mass, sometimes conflated with lean body mass, includes your body’s water, organs, bone, and muscle content. In other words, it refers to all of your body components except fat. However, fat-free mass refers primarily to muscle mass, especially while considering body composition and weight management. Most people are now trying to achieve a higher […]