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Gastritis, an inflammation of the stomach lining, can appear in many different ways. Usually, your stomach is strong enough to deal with its highly acidic environment. But a disruption in the normal protections, caused by specific bacteria like Helicobacter pylori, alcohol, or certain medications, leads to gastritis. When treating gastritis, the food you eat can…

The modern-day healthcare industry talks extensively about losing weight and explains various ways to do so. However, it is vital to understand the importance of maintaining a healthy weight for your physical and mental well-being. Like excess body weight, we must also understand the detrimental effects of being underweight. Data suggests that one in five…

Carbohydrates or carbs have become a buzzword in the always-evolving diet universe. The number of people seeking to reduce carb intake, or cut it out completely, is enormous. This change in eating behaviour has made different low-carb diets popular for decades. There are keto and Atkins, for starters. But there is always something new to…

Going by the data, about 462 million people worldwide are underweight. Research shows that globally, about 10% of adults are underweight. However, due to differences in biological and behavioural characteristics, women tend to be more underweight as compared to men. Although the number of underweight females in India has decreased in the last few years,…

If you frequently experience hot burning in the chest, a feeling of food stuck in your throat or a gassy bloating in the stomach, it’s time to pay attention. These may be signs of gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly known as acid reflux. Fortunately, an acid reflux diet is a relatively simple and quite effective way…

The primary sugar in your blood is known as glucose. It comes from the food you eat and is the primary energy source for your body. All your body cells receive glucose from your blood to use as fuel. Blood glucose levels are moderately controlled by the body so that there is enough of it…

Being flexible also boosts your body’s metabolism. A flexible metabolism may easily switch between using carbs or fat for energy as opposed to merely being able to use one or the other. The capacity to use various fuel sources for energy is metabolic flexibility. It can enhance your overall health and wellness due to several…

You’ve probably heard about intermittent fasting since it is skyrocketing in popularity as one of the many weight loss trends. However, the OMAD diet, which stands for “one meal a day”, takes intermittent fasting to the extreme. The idea is to eat one large meal in a 60-minute window and fast for 23 hours straight.…

Prediabetes or borderline diabetes refers to blood glucose levels higher than normal but not yet high enough to diagnose diabetes. It is more or less a grey area between normal blood sugar and diabetic levels. For this reason, prediabetes can develop into type 2 diabetes, especially if undiagnosed or untreated. The good news is that…