Tailgating like a pro: Top tips from chefs

Tailgating like a pro: Top tips from chefs

Samantha Brauer / Aba Restaurants Football season has firmly set in, and the heat of summer is beginning to subside. That can only mean one thing: tailgating season. Which means it’s the time of year for pregame outdoor cookouts, whether it’s in your backyard or at the stadium itself. No disrespect to hot dogs and … Read more

Why does cilantro taste like soap to some people? Turns out, there’s a pretty good reason

Why does cilantro taste like soap to some people? Turns out, there’s a pretty good reason

restyledliving / Pixabay In our daily lives, there’s a lot of conflict. For just about everything, we hotly take our sides of the aisle, no matter how critical or comparably insignificant the topic — politics, religion, the position of the toilet paper roll. The list goes on, and we stay firmly planted on our sides. … Read more

I’m a fertility doctor – these are the five foods and drinks I’d never have while trying to conceive

I’m a fertility doctor – these are the five foods and drinks I’d never have while trying to conceive

Dietician Ro Huntriss says too much oily fish and vitamin A should be avoided Some food and drink can make it harder to conceive and harm an unborn baby  Women are told to avoid a swathe of different foods while pregnant. Shell fish, unpasteurised milk products and soft cheeses are off the menu, for fears … Read more

Your complete guide to the South Beach diet

Your complete guide to the South Beach diet

CA Creative/Unsplash Are you looking for ways to achieve your fitness goals in 2023? You may have come across a large pool of weight loss programs, some of which are unhealthy. However, the South Beach diet can be a safe way to achieve sustainable weight loss. Over the years, the South Beach diet has amassed … Read more

Should you follow the anti-inflammatory diet? (If you’re a fan of the Mediterranean diet, yes)

Should you follow the anti-inflammatory diet? (If you’re a fan of the Mediterranean diet, yes)

Miss Fauzia/Pexels The anti-inflammatory diet has been gaining popularity over the last few years as a way to reduce inflammation and promote overall health. With chronic inflammation linked to conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and autoimmune disorders, finding ways to control inflammation is becoming more critical. But is the anti-inflammatory diet just a fad, or … Read more

Your complete guide to the Dukan diet: Everything you need to know

Your complete guide to the Dukan diet: Everything you need to know

Tom Wieden/Pixabay In the wide world of diets, the Dukan diet stands out for its structure and the clear path it provides for those striving to lose weight. Introduced by Dr. Pierre Dukan, a French doctor, the diet has gathered a substantial following globally, including many celebrities who swear by its effectiveness. The diet emphasizes … Read more

Why molybdenum is an essential nutrient (and the best ways to include it in your diet)

Why molybdenum is an essential nutrient (and the best ways to include it in your diet)

Shelley Pauls/Unsplash / Shelley Pauls/Unsplash In the quest for a well-balanced and nutritious diet, it is crucial to focus not only on macronutrients like proteins, carbohydrates, and fats but also on essential trace minerals that play vital roles in maintaining our overall health. One such trace mineral that often goes under the radar but deserves our … Read more

The Mayo Clinic diet: Everything you need to know about this doctor-approved regimen

The Mayo Clinic diet: Everything you need to know about this doctor-approved regimen

Antoni Shkraba / Pexels If you’re looking for a diet that can help you stay healthy and lose weight, the Mayo Clinic diet might be the answer. This diet was created by top doctors at the Mayo Clinic, one of the world’s leading healthcare centers, and it is about making a long-term change to eat … Read more

DASH diet 101: A meal plan and beginner’s guide

DASH diet 101: A meal plan and beginner’s guide

Foodie Factor / Pexels Although there are almost too many popular diets to count, the best diets for men share the same general principles — eat whole, unprocessed foods like vegetables, fruits, lean proteins, nuts, seeds, and legumes, and limit sugar, refined grains, trans fats, fried foods, excessive salt, and alcohol. With these commonalities aside, … Read more

The Beginner’s Guide to the Paleo Diet

The Beginner’s Guide to the Paleo Diet

Certain diets emphasize macronutrients—high-carb diets, low-carb diets, low-fat diets, high-fat diets, etc. For example, in the 1980s low-fat diets were all the rage, and as a result, all sorts of packaged low-fat cakes, cookies, and snack bars took over grocery store shelves like wildfire. However, while the original premise of the diet was that eating … Read more