Dehydration
Dehydration is the process where body water is lost. (1) It usually occurs as a result of excessive sweating (often when during physical exercise there is not enough fluid intake),…
8 by 8 rule
The 8 by 8 rule states that drinking 8 glasses of 8 ounces per day of fluids is optimal for your wellness. It is not very clear where the rule…
Does oatmeal have gluten?
Since 1950’s, when wheat was linked to celiac disease, oats were also considered as gluten-containing cereals, and thought to trigger celiac related symptoms. In the last 15 years, however, studies…
Can raw potatoes make me sick?
Indigestible Starches (1) Starchy foods, such as raw potatoes, unripe (green) bananas, plantains, and some legumes contain large amounts of resistant starch – a type of starch that is very…
Do acid-forming foods make urine more acidic?
NOTE: Two concepts: acidic food and acid-forming food are often confused. Urine pH is affected by acid-forming food and not by acidic food. (read more..) The fact that acid-ash foods…
Does the urine pH test measure the body’s alkaline balance?
Urine and blood acidity is often confused by alkaline diet supporters. Many online lay-men and sources believe that body acidity (or blood acidity) is the cause of many health issues…
What is grain? Did you know it is a dry fruit?
The definitions of grains and seeds are often confused. Words “grain” and “seed” have various definitions depending on the context. The major difference is the biological one – the grain…
Calories in fiber are often calculated incorrectly
Many layman online sources claim that fiber has no calories, while some official sources include fiber in “total carbohydrates” to calculate calories in food. The fact is that there are…