Blue Zones Diet: Lessons from the Longest-Lived Populations
Introduction Why do some regions of the world boast a significantly higher concentration of centenarians—people who live to 100 and beyond—while others do not? This question propelled researcher and explorer Dan Buettner to identify “Blue Zones,” areas where people on...
Read MoreBalanced Diet Guidelines: What Does Healthy Eating Really Look Like?
Introduction In an era of fad diets, superfoods, and conflicting nutrition headlines, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed about what to eat. Yet, the foundation of a balanced diet remains relatively straightforward: consuming a variety of nutrient-rich foods in appropriate proportions....
Read MoreAncient Grains like Millet: Why They’re Making a Comeback in Diets
Introduction For centuries, grains like wheat, corn, and rice have dominated global agriculture and food culture. Yet, behind the scenes, a class of so-called “ancient grains” has been quietly waiting in the wings. These include millet, sorghum, teff, amaranth, spelt,...
Read MoreAcne and Diet: Is There Really a Connection?
Introduction Acne is one of the most common skin conditions, affecting millions of teenagers and adults worldwide. Despite decades of research, questions remain about its causes and contributing factors. One enduring debate centers on whether certain foods – like chocolate,...
Read MorePlum and Everything about it
Plums and Everything about it A plum is a fruit that belongs in the subgenus Prunus under the genus Prunus. The subgenus, Prunus, can be differentiated from the other subgenera (cherries, peaches, etc.) by the presence of solitary side buds...
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What is a date fruit ? A date is a fruit grown from the date palm, a tree that is native in Middle East and Northern America [1]. The English name of the fruit, date, as well as the species...
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