Diets
Is Your Fasting Safe? How to Avoid Weight Gain & Hormone Crash
You’ve been there: skipping meals, swapping dinners for kale shakes, and staring at a scale that won’t budge—or worse, climbs. What if I told you your “healthy” diet might be causing weight gain? Let’s unravel this cruel irony at the cellular level. The Survival Switch: When Your Body Thinks You’re Starving Your body can’t tell […]
Gout and the Mediterranean Diet: A Perfect Pairing
Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis caused by the buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints. It typically presents as sudden and severe pain, swelling, and redness in the affected joints, most commonly in the big toe. Gout can significantly impact one’s quality of life and requires a multifaceted approach to management, including medication and lifestyle changes. In particular, diet plays a crucial role in managing gout symptoms and reducing the frequency and severity of flare-ups.