Author: Hiba Batool

She is a nutrition graduate from Kinnaird College, Lahore. She is a nutritionist by profession. Her interests lie in medical research and writing. She masters in all topics related to nutrition and health.

Poor lifestyle and unhealthy food choices have made the world’s population suffer from abdominal issues like gas, bloating, diarrhea and constipation. Let’s discuss the causes and treatment of gas. Although disease prevails across the globe but in Pakistan they show unique properties. Abdominal gas, in people across the globe, stays in the abdomen but in Pakistan, it travels to the head and heart. Well, science likes to object. It’s all in your head, gas produced in your stomach stays there for good. Now, let’s learn more about the causes and treatment of gas and the misconceptions associated with it. How…

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Can you eat cold chicken? Well obviously, you can. But should you? If you ask the same question to your mother she will definitely say yes, as wasting food is worse than eating stale food. But now let’s have a closer and more scientific look at it. Is it safe to eat cold or leftover chicken? Like everything else, this can not have one single answer. But if I am forced to come up with one I would say Yes! it’s safe to eat cold chicken. A healthy human being is born with five senses and is trained throughout his…

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Vitamin water is a nutritional beverage loaded with water-soluble vitamins infused in water. Until the launch of vitamin water zero, vitamin water was loaded with tons of sweeteners rendering it more unhealthy than beneficial. Vitamin water zero is an enhanced electrolyte formula with zero sugar added. Vitamin water zero is good for you as it provides all the essential vitamins without adding heaps of sugar to your blood. Highlights  Vitamin Zero Water contains zero sugar and zero calories and is packed with water-soluble vitamins Vitamin Zero Water boosts the immune system, prevents weight gain, prevents hypertension, and has a lot…

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Owing to the very spicy street food, unhygienic fried foods, and contaminated water gastrointestinal issues in Pakistan are very prevalent. From simple stomach pain to hepatitis and severe ulcers, all require special attention from gastroenterologists. Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the digestive system and its disorders. It includes all the organs of the digestive tract, from mouth to anus. Gastroenterology also covers all the organs related to the digestive system such as the liver, gallbladder, and spleen. Doctors who specialized in this field are called gastroenterologists. According to a 2018 report by the PIMS (Pakistan Institute…

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Although heart disease is prevalent across the globe and is the number 1 cause of death worldwide, it is still preventable and potentially reversible. Adopting a few lifestyle changes that may help in lowering cholesterol levels, maintain healthy body weight, and prevent high blood pressure can actually combat heart disease. According to Who heart disease is the number 1 cause of worldwide mortalities. Heart illness is guilty of taking almost 17.9 million lives each year. In Pakistan, cardiovascular disease accounts for 29% of the total mortalities, according to a 2016 report by WHO. The most common risk factor for this…

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Body image issues amongst teenagers are more prevalent today than ever before. Today the social media has changed the dynamic of the whole world. People know more about the latest trends and want to follow all of them. If your daughter is starving herself to fit in a dress worn by her favorite model or she is eager to spend all her savings to get her lips plumped because she doesn’t like hers anymore, she is likely a victim of body image issues. Your sons can also be a victim of such issues if they are investing everything to build…

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If you are on a weight loss diet or on a diet to gain muscle you must be on a hunt to gather different high protein breakfast or other meal ideas. Whether you are on a special diet or simply eating healthy, protein is a must. Almost all weight-loss diets either limit the number of carbohydrates or fats, but never the protein. For muscle gain excessive protein is essential. Hence, protein should be an essential part of your diet whether you are on a diet or not. Breakfast is the most important meal of your day. It gives you energy…

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Crohn’s disease is characterized by inflammation of the digestive tract. The inflammation leads to abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, and malnutrition. It is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It is usually long-term and chronic and can be life-threatening too. There is no final treatment for Crohn’s disease but certain ways can help in lessening the severity. Inflammation in Crohn’s disease can occur in different areas of the digestive tract. If not treated early the inflammation is likely to penetrate into the deeper layers of the bowel as well. Causes The exact cause of Crohn’s disease is…

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Are you amongst those, who think that all diseases owe their increasing prevalence to broiler chicken and packaged milk? If yes, you might not be totally wrong but the real culprit might have tricked you and still remains unnoticed. Ever wondered about the harms of sugar? The little white granules you love adding to your chai are actually time bombs that blow up inside your body and create chaos. Our love for meetha makes us sleep on the harms of sugar. Now, as we are more woke and health-conscious we have smartly shifted to packaged brown sugar. Without even knowing…

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If you remember the days, your mother used to give you a few almonds before going to school and you just complied dumbfoundedly. Now is the time for you to understand all the benefits those almonds have provided you. These little eye-shaped nuts provide benefits beyond your imagination. From providing you essential nutrients to preventing you from cancer, a handful of almonds can do it all. If you are looking for smoother skin, a healthier heart, and better digestion, these tiny nuts should be your best friends. Almonds are loaded with fiber, healthy fats, proteins, antioxidants, and vitamins. Almonds provide…

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