4th World Congress on Food and Nutrition

  When a sweet craving strikes scope is that like many other people reach for a piece of chocolate or dark chocolate. The chocolate has a rich history but a much lower nutritional value compared with dark chocolate. Choose a bar of chocolate that treats and sweetened with coconut sugar, honey, or dates. Raw cocoa powder can be combined with smoothies that are sweetened with honey or fruit. While we might normally turn to coffee, tea, or soda for a caffeine fix, it’s important to know that chocolate also has caffeine. Dark chocolate may suggest some health benefits but only if it’s consumed as part of a balanced diet. It can help from high blood pressure It can help prevent/improve diabetes It promotes healthy cholesterol levels It can help decrease the risk of cardiovascular diseases It can help alleviate inflammatory conditions The enormous health risk of chocolate is not certainly the cocoa bean content but the other additives found in commercial chocolates like sugar and...

Veganism is described as a way of living that attempts to exclude all forms of animal exploitation and cruelty, whether for food, clothing, or any other purpose. It usually ranges from ethics to environmental concerns, but they can also stem from a desire to improve health. TYPES OF VEGAN DIETS There are different varieties of vegan diets. The most common include: Whole-food vegan diet: A wide variety of whole plant foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Raw-food vegan diet: A vegan diet based on raw fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, or plant foods cooked at temperatures below 118°F (48°C).   Raw till 4: Raw foods are consumed until 4 p.m., with the option of a cooked plant-based meal for dinner. The thrive diet : The thrive diet is a raw-food vegan diet that are raw or minimally cooked at low temperatures.   Junk-food vegan diet: A vegan diet lacking in whole plant foods that relies heavily on mock meats and cheeses, fries, vegan d...

Several studies over the past years have reported links between diet soda and weight gain, diabetes , heart problems, and other health issues.Most in recent times,headlines sounded alarms about a higher chance of dementia and stroke among diet soda drinkers but experts say you don’t need to clear the diet drinks out of your fridge just yet. The sweeteners in diet soft drinks may trick you into overcompensating or eating a greater number of calories than you normally would. Drinking the right amount of diet soda a day such as a can or two isn't likely to hurt you. The artificial sweeteners and other chemicals presently used in diet soda are safe for most people, and there's no credible evidence that these ingredients cause cancer. Some common ingredients in diet soda include: Carbonated water Sweeteners Acids Colors Flavors Preservatives Vitamins and minerals Caffeine There are several other health effects of diet drinks, including: May reduce fatty liver, N...

Ketogenic diets have become incredibly popular. The term "Ketogenic” ïs a low carb diet i.e. Atkins diet. The idea of it to get more calories from protein and fat and less from carbohydrates. It will cut back most on the carbs that are easy to digest, like sugar, soda, pastries, and white bread. This diet is an eating plan that focuses on foods that provide a lot of healthful fats, protein, and very few carbohydrates. This may help to lose more weight in the first 3 to 6 months than some other diets. As it takes more calories to change fat into energy than it does to change carbs into energy. Here are some health conditions that may benefit from a ketogenic diet. Epilepsy Metabolic Syndrome Glycogen Storage Disease Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Diabetes Some Cancers     Autism Parkinson’s Disease Obesity GLUT1 Deficiency Syndrome Traumatic Brain Injury Multiple Sclerosis Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Alzheimer’s Disease Migraine Headache...