4th World Congress on Food and Nutrition

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...

Healthy Diet Fish is a low-fat and high-protein food that provides a range of health benefits. Particularly white-fleshed fish is lower in fat than any other source of animal protein, and oily fish are high in omega-3 fatty acids or the "good" fats and vitamins such as D and B2 ( riboflavin ). Fish is rich in calcium and phosphorus and an immense source of minerals like iron, zinc, magnesium, iodine, and potassium. In consideration of the human body can’t make significant amounts of these essential nutrients, fish are an important part of the diet. Cultural Importance Fish is not only an important source of nutrition but also important in cultural and family practices as well. fish, the chiefly salmon, is an integral part of their lives and serves as a symbol of their prosperity, culture, and heritage. Beyond eating fish, another way to consume omega-3 fatty acids is by taking fish oil supplements. Fish oils come from both fish caught as food for humans and from small f...

The aim of a paleo diet is to restore to a way of eating that's more like what early humans ate. The alternative names for a paleo diet is Paleolithic diet, hunter gatherer diet, Stone Age diet,   and caveman diet. The diet's analysis is that the human body is genetically mismatched to the modern diet that emerged with farming practices an idea known as the discordance hypothesis. Foods to Eat on the Paleo Diet: Meat Fish and seafood Eggs Vegetables Fruits Tubers Nuts and seeds Healthy fats and oils Salt and spices What to Drink When You’re Thirsty When it comes to hydration , water should be go to beverage. The below drinks aren’t exactly paleo but most people drink them anyway: Tea: Tea is very healthy and loaded with antioxidants and various beneficial compounds. Coffee: Coffee is actually very high in antioxidants as well. The paleo diet is not safe for everyone. Doctors don't know its effects on children, pregnant women, or older adults. Pe...

Most of the people get confused and think that the fat they eat makes their body store fat is because of the reciprocally to describe both body fat and dietary fat. When it comes to weight loss, nutritionists often debate on the issue “ carbohydrates versus fat ” Body fat or adipose tissue is essential for survival.   Anyone with a body fat of 0% percentage would not be alive. When you cut your body fat level down to what’s called your “essential fat” the fat needed to maintain a healthy and functioning body complications arise. Many of the studies compare low carbohydrate and low fat diets by focusing on people with: obesity type 2 diabetes metabolic syndrome The researchers usually measure factors such as:   weight loss cholesterol levels triglycerides blood sugar levels When you have a good idea of what your individual caloric needs are, which you can learn by using a combination of your Basal Metabolic Rate and your activity level, this will become a lot eas...

Dietary fiber can keep you full, improve your overall health, and help you to lose weight. With these tips to add more to your diet, you can look and feel your best. Fiber comes in two varieties: Insoluble fiber does not dissolve in water. It is found in whole grains, wheat cereals, and vegetables like carrots, celery, and tomatoes. Soluble fiber dissolves in water. It contains barley, oatmeal, beans, nuts, and fruits like apples, berries, citrus fruits, and pears. To increase your fiber intake you could : Choose a high fiber breakfast with wholegrain cereal Go for whole meal or seeded wholegrain breads, wheat pasta, bulgur wheat or brown rice. Keep a supply of frozen vegetables so you are never without. Go for potatoes with skins e.g. baked potato, wedges or boiled new potatoes, hot or use for a salad. For snacks try fruit, vegetable sticks, rye crackers, oatcakes, unsalted nuts or seeds. Include plenty of vegetables like beans, lentils or chickpeas to stews, curries and ...

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...