Can you have hypoglycemia without diabetes?
Hypoglycemia occurs when a person’s blood sugar levels drop too low. It can cause dizziness, confusion, and loss of consciousness, among other symptoms. While diabetes is the most common cause of hypoglycemia, it can result from other medical conditions.
August 10, 2018 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: blood / hematology, blood-sugar, common-cause, levels-drop, medical, nutrition, symptoms, the-most
Experts advise ‘healthful range’ rather than ‘variety of foods’
The American Heart Association suggest that advice on what to eat should specify healthful eating patterns rather than just say ‘eat a variety of foods.’
August 10, 2018 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: association, eat-should, eating-patterns, nutrition, nutrition / diet, on call diets, specify-healthful
What do your nails say about your health?
People’s nails can say a lot about their health. Nail abnormalities are common, affecting the shape, thickness, or color of the nails. In this article, we look at possible abnormalities that affect the fingernails or toenails, with a picture guide.
August 10, 2018 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: affecting-the-shape, article, dermatology, discuss-how, fingernails, health, maintain-good, nail-health, nails, nutrition, oncalldiets, shape, the-fingernails
Keto diet: Scientists find link to diabetes risk
A mouse study finds that the liver becomes insulin resistant in the early stages of a ketogenic diet. Insulin resistance raises risk of type 2 diabetes.
August 9, 2018 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: becomes-insulin, diet, liver, mouse-study, nutrition, nutrition / diet, nutritional counseling, oncalldietitian.com, resistance-raises, the-liver
A soy-based diet could help strengthen bones
According to a recent study, eating a diet that includes more soy protein could strengthen the bones of women, regardless of reproductive status.
August 9, 2018 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: bones, includes-more, nutrition, on call diets, oncalldiets, recent-study, soy-protein, strengthen-the-bones, the-bones
Could probiotics cause ‘brain fog’ and bloating?
A small study links probiotic use to brain fog, abdominal distension, bloating, and gas, likely due to too much D-lactic acid and small intestine bacteria.
August 8, 2018 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: abdominal-distension, brain-fog, diet, likely-due, links-probiotic, nutrition, on call diets, oncalldiets, small-intestine, small-study, too-much
What to expect at 5 days past ovulation (DPO)
Many women are not aware that they are pregnant until they have missed a period. However, some may notice signs and symptoms earlier than this, possibly as early as 5 days past ovulation (DPO)
August 7, 2018 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: article, days-past, diet, dpo, notice-signs, nutrition, pregnancy / obstetrics, some-may
What are the health benefits of goji berries?
Goji berries are used in traditional medicine for their health benefits.
August 7, 2018 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: back-some, behind-the-benefits, benefits, fighting-eye, health, nutrition, purported, scientific-studies, the-benefits, the-scientific, their-purported
Eating crickets may benefit your gut health, scientists say
Have you ever been curious about introducing insects into your diet? New research suggests that eating crickets could help boost your gut health.
August 6, 2018 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: been-curious, diet, help-boost, nutrition, nutrition / diet, on call diets, research-suggests, your-diet, your-gut
What causes a soapy taste in the mouth?
Many sensations and tastes can occur suddenly or linger in the mouth. One of these is a soapy taste.
August 1, 2018 · by · in Nutritional News · Tags: doctor-may, food-or-drink, including-consuming, mouth, nutrition, nutrition / diet, some-medications, suddenly-or-linger, the-taste