Author: Hiba Batool

With abundant nutrition articles, weight loss campaigns, herbal product launches, and what not flooding the web, you, must be inundated with information. But keep in mind that not all of this is correct. Misconceptions and myths about nutrition saturate the internet. To our dismay, people regard nutrition as something that does not require research. “Hmmm it’s just food, how wrong can it go?” is the phrase often used by laymen. Well, it can go very wrong. Think of a health issue and then look at your plate, you are likely to find the cause in your plate. Buried deep under…

Kidney stones are considered among the most painful medical conditions. But these stones rarely cause any permanent damage, if diagnosed on time. Proper diagnosis and treatment of kidney stones is important to avoid any complications. Kidney stones are solid crystallized masses of salt and mineral that form in your kidney. Although these stones usually originate in the kidney, they can develop anywhere in your urinary tract i.e. in your kidneys, bladder, ureters, or urethra. Kidney stones are also called renal calculi. Causes Kidney stones owe their existence to family history, diet, excess body weight, some medical conditions, and certain supplements…

The title must have made you laugh at how petty the topic is. You must be thinking if eggs are healthy why would scramble eggs not be? Well, every pinch of spice and every drizzle of oil you add into your same old eggs make a difference. Now, let’s dig deeper into these eggs and find out if scrambled eggs are healthy? Starting your day with the right meal regulates your mind and body. This prepares you for the hectic day ahead. The importance of breakfast can not be emphasized enough, therefore it is important to make a wise decision…

The small but extremely painful lumps under your skin are not always ingrown hair. Look into them well and you may find a serious autoimmune disease called Hidradenitis suppurativa. Hidradenitis suppurativa is an autoimmune skin condition. It is characterized by small painful lumps under the skin, most often in areas where the skin overlaps and rubs. The prevalence of this disease in Pakistan is yet to be determined as most cases are classified as mere ingrown hair issues and thus dismissed. This condition characterized by extremely painful lumps under the skin. If not treated it can lead to disability. The…

How to eat 300 grams of carbs a day? Can you even eat 300 g of carbs a day? Yes, you can and you most likely are eating that many carbs right now. 300 grams of carbs might sound like a lot of carbohydrates but our current lifestyle and dietary choices have caused us to consume even more at times. We do consume this many carbs, but should we? No, too many carbs can lead to weight gain. Even if you are striving towards weight gain, eating too many carbs is not a very wise decision. It is better to…

If you suffer from psoriasis and are desperate to find a cure. This might be the read for you. Although there is no cure for psoriasis there are lifestyle choices you can make to lessen the severity of your condition. People suffering from the disease often opt for a special diet for psoriasis, but is there even a connection? There is no proven connection between psoriasis and a diet that can help curb the condition. But people do report some dietary changes that help them in avoiding frequent inflammations. What Is Psoriasis? Psoriasis is a skin condition marked by excessive…

Chicken wings are a fun day staple in many households. These little deep-fried pieces coated with crisp and tossed in a sweet and tangy sauce can lighten anyone’s mood. But have you ever wondered what these calorie bombs do to your body? Are chicken wings even healthy? Well, the answer lies in the recipe. If deep-fried and coated with whatnot, they are obviously not healthy. But air-fried, steamed, or baked wings are super healthy and can be used to get due protein, fats, and some vitamins. If you are wondering that why only chicken wings are being talked about? Well,…

Have you ever noticed tiny flies circling your fruits? You simply shush them away and enjoy your meal. But has it ever occurred to you that these lay eggs too? And if they fly and rest on your food, where else do they lay their eggs? Now that you know that your food might be a farm of such eggs you must be wondering, Is it fine to eat this food? What happens if you eat fruit fly eggs? The tiny cotton-like flies flying around your food are called fruit flies. Although they stay throughout the year, they are more…

Whether to eat fruit with skin or without skin, your common sense and general knowledge are usually enough to come up with an answer. The confusion usually arises when you have to decide on eating fruit like a peach. Can you eat peach skin? Is it even healthy? Our love for fruit and not wasting any of it, makes us eat a lot of fruits with their skin on. There fruits like apple and guava that actually taste good with their skin on. Then there are fruits like watermelon, taking a bite of the skin will make your teeth fall.…

Have you ever wondered why a cheeseburger makes you happy but your friend nervous? Well, it tastes and costs the same so why doesn’t it feels the same. To answer that let’s explore the relationship between mood and food. What you eat shows a direct impact on what you think. Similarly what you think shows an effect on what you eat. If the relationship is so strong why don’t we see more people talking about it? Well, around the world it is a much talked about topic. But in Pakistan, the relationship between mood and food is an untouched genre.…