Nutrition

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.

Partha Nandi, MD
The #1 Best Tea for a Stronger Immune System, Say Experts
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The #1 Best Tea for a Stronger Immune System, Say Experts

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Many people are now conscious of how their food choices affect their health — but have you ever thought about what you drink? The good news: studies are providing us with healthy solutions on which tasty beverages to enjoy.  Tea is the most popular beverage consumed by two-thirds of the world’s population and the most…

10 things a nutritionist eats to balance their hormones
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10 things a nutritionist eats to balance their hormones

ByPartha Nandi, MD

What you eat affects your hormones and moods.  Hormones are important in controlling all our body’s activities, including growth, metabolism, stress regulation, sleep cycles, digestion, and reproduction. (2) The Relationship of Diet and Hormones Inside our bodies are trillions of microorganisms (also called microbiota or microbes) of thousands species. These include not only bacteria but…

Eating More Mushrooms May Be Good for Your Gut Health
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Eating More Mushrooms May Be Good for Your Gut Health

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Superfoods like açaí, blueberries, and spirulina get a lot of time in the wellness spotlight, thanks to their vibrant color and photogenic qualities. But what about plain-looking superfoods like mushrooms? Mushrooms never seem to get their share of acclaim, which is unfair, considering they are loaded with nutrients.  These savory, edible fungi are:  Phosphorus, selenium,…

The Best Carbs for Gut Health Approved by Dietitians
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The Best Carbs for Gut Health Approved by Dietitians

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Carbs are important for gut health. In fact, most foods containing carbohydrates contain fiber which helps signal our bodies that we need to have a bowel movement and pass food through our intestines. When your body does not receive the correct nutritional cues from your diet, it can lead to diseases like diabetes, obesity, and…

The Breakfast Habit That Makes You 4 Times More at Risk of Dementia
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The Breakfast Habit That Makes You 4 Times More at Risk of Dementia

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Being diagnosed with dementia or witnessing a loved one’s neurological deterioration is something millions of people face on a daily basis.  Dementia is not a single disease. It is a term that encompasses a wide range of medical conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease. The most common question for those who have been directly affected by dementia…

The Ultimate Super Bowl Recipes (That You Won’t Regret the Next Day)
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The Ultimate Super Bowl Recipes (That You Won’t Regret the Next Day)

ByPartha Nandi, MD

The Super Bowl is one of the biggest party days of the year, and whether you are a football fan or not, you are likely to attend one. On average, there are 17 people at a Super Bowl Party, and only 5% of the TV audience watches the game alone. We all know what that…

Arthritis Diet: Eight Foods That Promote Gut Health And Reduce Painful Symptoms
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Arthritis Diet: Eight Foods That Promote Gut Health And Reduce Painful Symptoms

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Arthritis is common, especially amongst women (70 percent of rheumatoid arthritis sufferers are women), and arthritis occurs more frequently as both sexes age. (3,5) It is no wonder that lots of different people look for relief from arthritis pain. Tenderness, stiffness, inflammation around the joints, restricted movement of the joints, warm, red skin over joints,…

4 Foods That Cause DNA-Damaging Inflammation In Your Body
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4 Foods That Cause DNA-Damaging Inflammation In Your Body

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Nowadays we know more about diet and health than any other population in history. Because we understand our own various eating behaviors and cravings we can understand why our relationships with food can sometimes feel “toxic.”  On a physical level, our relationship with food can certainly be toxic. Inflammation in our bodies is a major…

Dementia: Anti-inflammatory Diets May Lower Risk
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Dementia: Anti-inflammatory Diets May Lower Risk

ByPartha Nandi, MD

According to the United Nations (UN), the global population of those aged 60 and up will increase from 962 million in 2017 to 2.1 billion by 2050, and it is predicted that dementia rates will rise in tandem with the aging population.  Dementia is a chronic disease that affects a large and growing number of…