Partha Nandi MD, FACP
Partha Nandi MD, FACP
Nutrition is the process of eating the right foods to maintain a healthy lifestyle. It is important to choose foods that give you the nutrients your body needs, such as protein, healthy fats, and fiber. Nutrition also includes knowing what foods to avoid, like foods high in sugar, salt, and fat. With the right nutrition, you can improve your health and well-being and reduce your risk of certain diseases. What are the right foods? There is no one-size-fits-all diet. The right foods depend on your health goals and current diet. Nutrition advice also changes as new research emerges. With that in mind, here are some helpful tips to get you started.
Did you know that your kitchen might be stocked with toxic foods that slowly destroy your health? How you choose to nourish your body plays a crucial role in your health and well-being. I love to encourage you to fuel up with a whole and natural foods that boost your mood, help prevent illness and give…
Have you heard? Ugly is the new healthy. You know not to judge a book by its cover, but have you ever turned your nose up at a tomato that looked a little distorted? How about that zucchini with the weird bumps? I can’t say I’d blame you. Who wouldn’t reach for the pretty produce…
Parsnips are closely related to the carrot and parsley. The parsnip is native to Eurasia. Since antiquity, the Romans cultivated it as a vegetable. It was used as a sweetener before cane sugar came to Europe. It was brought to the United States from Europe in the 19th century. Parsnip Nutrition Facts Parsnips are high…
Cabbage is a member of the Brassica family and is found widely worldwide. Most cabbage is round or oval, containing soft, light green inner leaves. Usually, these leaves are covered with hard and dark green outer leaves that are more durable. High in Fiber Studies have found that cabbage is an excellent source of roughage,…
Some people are drawn to the plant-based lifestyle for the impact it makes on protecting the environment and some to avoid harming animals. Most of us hope that we also may derive some health benefits from skipping animal products, even if it is occasionally hard on holidays and while traveling to find appropriate meals. You…
Data pulled from WXYZ Is Turkey Bacon Healthy? Who doesn’t love a delicious hot piece of crisp bacon? But with the saturated fat and high calories, many of you reach for turkey bacon instead. But, how healthy is this substitute? Turkey bacon doesn’t look quite as delicious as traditional pork bacon. What exactly is in…
The consensus about organic food is that it’s better for you. And for most people, that’s the extent of their knowledge. What does organic mean for your food and your health? Are non-organic foods dangerous? What makes “organic” any better, or is it just a sales tactic grocery stores use to get us to pay…
Onions May Help Reduce the Risk of Cancer The onion is an excellent source of an active compound known to inhibit the development of and spread of cancerous cells. Quercetin is a powerful antioxidant that research has found to help prevent or reduce the spread of cancer. Onions also contain vitamin C, a strong antioxidant…
Good for Pregnant Women Cantaloupe contains folate, which prevents neural tube defects such as spinal Bifida. Folate is thought to help reduce the risk of some cancers and help with memory loss due to aging. More research is being conducted—two cups of cantaloupe supply roughly 20% of the daily recommended amount of folate needed. Supports…
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