Is Your Gut Motility Normal?
Kathryn Adel May 15, 2024 gastrointestinal health, IBS Irritable Bowel Syndrome“Gut motility” refers to the movements of the intestine. Assessing intestinal transit time, which refers to the movement of food along the digestive system, is commonly used as a marker of gut motility and gut function. It is measured as the time between the ingestion of a food and its first fecal excretion event. (more…)
ARFID and Fear of Eating
Kathryn Adel April 9, 2024 Health, IBS Irritable Bowel SyndromeAvoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is an eating disorder recently recognized in the 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). It is an eating disorder, just like anorexia or bulimia. However, it differs from the latter in that people with ARFID do not have body dysmorphia or a fear of gaining weight. (more…)
TOP 10 Dip Recipes for Every Taste
Nassim Drissi Smaili March 4, 2024 Recipes, TOP TensDips in various forms are eaten all over the world and people have been using sauces for dipping for thousands of years. They are commonly used for finger foods and are perfect for parties, because they can be made ahead and are easily served. Here are 10 ideas for different dip recipes for all occasions.
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Ultra-Processed Foods: Are They Harmful ?
Kathryn Adel March 4, 2024 Diabetes, gastrointestinal health, Health, Heart HealthThe availability and consumption of ultra-processed food has increased globally. It accounts for 50-60% of total daily energy intake in some high-income countries, with middle- and low-income countries following suit. Fresh or minimally processed foods are increasingly being replaced by ultra-processed foods, raising concerns about their long-term health effects. (more…)
TOP 10 Thai Recipes, Easy and Delicious
Cinzia Cuneo February 20, 2024 Recipes, TOP Tens, World CuisineThai cuisine is unique, distinctly different from those of neighboring countries, but with many foreign influences. It stands out with original flavors and ingredients. We have prepared for you a selection of our best Thai recipes, all very tasty and fragrant. (more…)