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M. Sc Foods and Nutrition, Diabetes Educator
Soundharya is a Nutritionist and holds a Postgraduate Degree in Foods and Nutrition from Women's Christian College, Chennai and is a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE). She shifted the gears from being a lectiophile to becoming a logophile in the field of Nutrition and Health. Her interests are food, view more..
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FODMAP Diet: A Beginner's Guide
FODMAPs (Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides, And Polyols) are not the friendly nutrients for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Following a low FODMAP diet may benefit in relieving symptoms related to gut disorders.
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Diet
Human chorionic gonadotropin diet or HCG diet claims to promote weight loss. The diet comes with severe calorie restriction accompanied by the usage of HCG diet products such as HCG supplements and injections.
Probiotics and Iron Bioavailability
Probiotics are known to increase iron bioavailability. Probiotic supplementation is an effective treatment for iron-deficiency anemia (IDA). Oral probiotics can aid in improving iron absorption and thereby, augment iron bioavailability.
Western Diet
Western diet or the Standard American Diet (SAD) is the modern-day diet pattern that consists of refined carbohydrates, saturated fats, and processed foods. The Western pattern diet (WPD) may pave the way to several chronic health conditions.
When are Vitamins Used as Drugs?
Vitamins are essential for critical functions in the body and partake in drug-nutrient interactions. Vitamins could be considered drugs as they may spark a light in preventing, mitigating, and treating disease.
