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Dietary management of food allergy

03 Mar 2024 no comments Ahmed Soliman

Food allergy is an abnormal response to a food triggered by your body’s immune system.

In adults, the foods that most often trigger allergic reactions include fish, peanuts, and tree nuts, such as walnuts. Problem foods for children can include eggs, milk, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, and wheat.
The allergic reaction may be mild. In rare cases it can cause a severe reaction called anaphylaxis. Symptoms of food allergy include

  •  Itching or swelling in your mouth
  • Vomiting, diarrheal, or abdominal cramps and pain
  • Hives or eczema
  • Tightening of the throat and trouble breathing
  • Drop in blood pressure

At Lina’s and Dina’s Diet Center nutritionists use a detailed history, and elimination diet to diagnose food allergies. In Lina’s and Dina’s ,nutritionist work to prevent the symptoms of food allergy. After identifying the foods which you are sensitive to, they remove them from your diet.
To prevent food allergy you must :

  • Learn how to read food labels and make sure everyone in the family can, too.
  • Separate safe and unsafe food. Assign specific shelves in the pantry and refrigerator and store all foods in sealed containers.
  • Label either the problem foods or the safe ones—whichever is easier. Color-coded stickers can help here.
  • Stock up on food essentials and have safe substitutes on hand.
  • Have separate sets of utensils for handling safe and unsafe foods. Some families even use separate dishes (usually designated by different colours).

Finally when a family member is diagnosed with food allergies, life at home becomes somewhat more challenging. By changing the way you shop, cook and clean, you can enjoy meals that are safe for everyone. Lina’s and Dina’s center try the best to prepare healthy meals for the food allergic patients ,which mean it is the best choice for you if you are suffering from food allergy .
To know more about our programs, you can check our website:

حساسية الطعام

حساسية الطعام هي استجابة غير طبيعية لطعام لا يستقبله جهاز المناعة في الجسم.
بالنسبة للبالغين ، فإن الأطعمة التي تسبب الحساسية غالبًا تشمل الأسماك والفول السوداني وجوز الأشجار ، مثل الجوز.أما بالنسبة للاطفال فيمكن أن تشمل الأطعمة التالية كالبيض والحليب والفول السوداني وجوز الأشجار وفول الصويا والقمح.
قد يكون رد الفعل التحسسي خفيفًا. أما في في حالات نادرة يمكن أن يسبب رد فعل شديد يسمى الحساسية المفرطة. تشمل أعراض حساسية الطعام

حكة أو تورم في فمك
القيء أو الإسهال أو تقلصات وألم البطن
ضيق في الحلق وصعوبة في التنفس
انخفاض ضغط الدم

في مركزلينز أن دينز ، يستخدم أخصائيو التغذية تاريخًا مفصلاً ونظام الإقصاء الغذائي لتشخيص حساسية الطعام. يعمل أخصائيو التغذية في المركز على الوقاية من أعراض حساسية الطعام. بعد التعرف على الأطعمة التي تسبب الحساسية لديك ثم يتم إزالتها من نظامك الغذائي.

لمنع حساسية الطعام يجب عليك

تعلم كيفية قراءة ملصقات الطعام وتأكد من أن كل فرد في الأسرة يستطيع ذلك أيضًا
افصل بين الأطعمة الآمنة وغير الآمنة. خصص منطقة محددة في المخزن والثلاجة وقم بتخزين جميع الأطعمة في حاويات محكمة الغلق
قم بتسمية الأطعمة التي بها مشكلات أو الأطعمة الآمنة .و يمكن أن تساعد الملصقات الملونة في ذلك
قم بتخزين الضروريات الغذائية وبدائل آمنة في متناول اليد
امتلك مجموعات منفصلة من الأواني للتعامل مع الأطعمة الآمنة وغير الآمنة

أخيرًا ، عندما يتم تشخيص أحد أفراد الأسرة بحساسية تجاه الطعام ، تصبح الحياة في المنزل أكثر صعوبة إلى حد ما. من خلال تغيير طريقة التسوق والطهي والتنظيف ، يمكنك الاستمتاع بوجبات آمنة للجميع. يبذل مركزلينز اند دينز قصارى جهده لإعداد وجبات صحية لمرضى الحساسية من الطعام ، مما يعني أنه الخيار الأفضل لك إذا كنت تعاني من حساسية الطعام.

Low Carbohydrate Diets

03 Mar 2024 no comments Ahmed Soliman

There is some evidence that a low-carbohydrate diet may help people lose weight more quickly than a low-fat diet and may help them maintain that weight loss.

  • For example, POUNDS LOST (Preventing Overweight Using Novel Dietary Strategies), a two-year head-to-head trial comparing different weight loss strategies, found that healthy diets that varied in the proportions of different macronutrients (carbohydrates, protein and fats) worked equally well in the long run, and that there was no speed advantage for one diet over another.
  • The DIRECT study compared low-carb, low-fat, and Mediterranean-style diets and found that after 2 years, weight loss and maintenance were better for low-carb and Mediterranean-style diets as compared to low-fat diets.
  • The diets also had different effects on heart disease risk factors. The low-carb diet was most beneficial for lowering triglycerides, the main fat-carrying particle in the bloodstream, and also delivered the biggest boost in protective HDL cholesterol.

A healthy diet that replaced some carbohydrate with protein or fat did a better job of lowering blood pressure and “bad” LDL cholesterol than a healthy, higher-carbohydrate diet.

Based on the latest studies that were done & have shown the importance of the low carb diet to the overall health, we launched at Linas & Dina’s Diet Center “The Low Carb Program”.

We provide variety of different meals & snacks that match the basics of the low carb diet. When you follow it, you will get the health advantages in healthy & balanced way especially for those suffering from high triglycerides, high blood pressure & high LDL levels.

Why you’re not losing weight even though you’re on a diet

02 Mar 2024 no comments Ahmed Soliman

You exercise and you think you are eating right, but surprisingly you do not see any results. Health problems, stress, and sleep can be some of the reasons, but in this article will discuss the little slips in your weight loss plan that you might be unaware of.

1. Not Counting Calories

Ketogenic diet, Paleo diet, low-carb diet, and Atkins are all common diets nowadays. It is very disappointing for dieters to follow these restrictive diets and do not lose weight. Mostly the reason is eating too much and not having a calorie deficit.

In order to lose weight, whatever is the diet you are following, you need to have a calorie deficit.

It is recommended to consult a dietitian before starting a new diet plan. Lina’s and Dina’s diet center has specialized dietitians who will help you choose the best plan for you

2. Healthy Snacks

Eating too much of healthy food will lead to weight gain. Fruit, nuts, and seeds are healthy, but they are high in calories. Unplanned consumption of these snacks in the diet might be the reason you are not losing weight

3. Fresh Juices

“I can drink juices as much as I want, it is fresh and will not affect my weight” this is something we always hear from people. Unfortunately this is not true; 1 Cup of fresh juice has an average of 120 kcal. Drinking 2-3 cups per day might cover the calorie deficit needed to lose weight

4. Coffee

Coffee is energizing and loaded with anti-oxidants.
But, research shows that over two-thirds of Americans add cream, sugar, milk and other additives to their coffee, which can make it unhealthy.
These additives are loaded with calories, and frequent consumption can ruin your diet plan
If you are a coffee lover, try to drink black coffee, or add a small portion of low-fat milk with a sweetener.

5. Salad Dressing

Salads are healthy, only when you prepare them in a healthy way.
A single serving of salad dressing can contain more calories than your entire salad.

1 cup of raw vegetables has 25 kcal, while 1 table spoon of some common salad dressing such as, ceaser, ranch, mayonnaise, or blue cheese has an average of 100 kcal

6- Healthy Oils

Yes. Olive oil is very healthy and protects against heart disease.
But too much olive oil can lead to weight gain and thus increased risk of heart disease.

Moderation is the key; eat small planned portions of healthy oil and do not forget to calculate it within your calories needs.

Losing weight can sometimes be difficult, but it is never impossible, you need to be patient and focus on these small changes in your lifestyle.
Our dietitians in Lina’s and Dina’s diet center always try to cover these points and give the best weight loss tips to make sure you are following the right path, and our weight loss program provides you with all you need in your day to avoid any unplanned additives
Edit by: Dietitian Reham

Effects of Vitamin D on Immunity and MS

02 Mar 2024 no comments Ahmed Soliman

Effects of vitamin D on skeletal and non-skeletal functions, including immune functions, has developed considerably over the past 3 decades. Higher levels of vitamin D are associated with reduced risk for developing multiple sclerosis (MS), and with reduced clinical activity in established MS, including decreased risk of relapse and reduction in disease activity on brain MRI .Vitamin D supplementation may diminish the risk of MS in the general population, as well as in children of mothers supplemented before and during pregnancy . In the information that follows, we will summarize the available data on vitamin D, with a focus on vitamin D’s effects on the risk of onset of MS and on the disease course of MS.

What is Vitamin D ?

Vitamin D is fat soluble vitamin. It helps regulate calcium metabolism. It is important in promoting absorption of calcium/phosphorus in the gut to support bone integrity. Vitamin D is synthesized by the skin from sunlight. Vitamin D needs to undergo conversion from its inert state by process of hydroxylation initially in the liver. Signs and symptoms of the deficiency

  • Fatigue and muscle weakness
  • Joint pain
  • Infections and illness
  • Immune system disorders
  • Nervous system malfunctions

The Importance of vitamin D

  • helping with the absorption of calcium
  • maintaining healthy bones
  • regulating genes and cell growth
  • preventing rickets and osteoporosis
  • modulating the immune system
  • lower the chances of MS disorder Roles of Vitamin D in immunity.

Since multiple sclerosis (MS) is considered an autoimmune disease, it is of interest to briefly review the potential effects of vitamin D related to immune function. The active form of vitamin D plays an essential role in lymphocyte activation and proliferation, T-helper cell differentiation, tissue-specific lymphocyte homing, the production of specific antibody isotypes, and regulation of the immune response. Targeted immune cell types include macrophages, dendritic cells, and T and B cells. Mora and colleagues summarized the roles and effects of vitamin D on these immune cell types.

Vitamin D levels and MS susceptibility.

Since vitamin D was proposed as an important factor in MS development in the 1970s, numerous experimental and epidemiologic studies have been conducted to answer key questions such as Does vitamin D prevent MS? How does vitamin D impact MS activity? and Can vitamin D supplementation favorably alter the course of MS? Observational study data does suggest that adequate vitamin D levels may reduce the risk of MS and affect the course of the disease. However, study limitations restrict the extent to which inverse associations can be attributed to vitamin D, and additional studies are needed to further understand the nature of this association

Dietary intake of Vitamin D and MS risk (case study)

colleagues evaluated the association between calculated vitamin D intake from diet or supplements and the risk of developing MS .Women who had a higher intake of dietary vitamin D (approximately 700 IU/day) had a 33% lower incidence of MS compared with those with lower intake. In addition, women who used vitamin D supplements (≥ 400 IU/day) had a 41% reduced risk of developing MS compared to non-users. Having higher levels of 25(OH)D (irrespective of dietary vitamin D intake) also seems to predict a lower risk of MS onset. Using a longitudinal study design, Munger and colleagues evaluated serum vitamin D levels derived from blood samples of seven million US military personnel. Those with 25(OH)D levels greater than 100 nmol/L (40 ng/mL) had a 62% lower chance of subsequently developing MS .

Vitamin D supportive food options

Egg yolk , yogurt , cheese , red meat , liver , oily fish ( tuna and sardines ) and fortified breakfast cereal .

Summary

Evidence available to date suggests that the level of serum vitamin D affects the risk of developing MS and also modifies disease activity in MS patients. Until several years ago, evidence that higher levels of vitamin D are associated with favorable effects on MS risk and a reduction in MS activity was supported largely by observational studies. Limitations of these studies restricted confidence in a specific effect of vitamin D in MS. Newer data with Mendelian randomization analyses suggest there is a causal relationship between low vitamin D level and the risk of MS

References

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Carbohydrate restriction and Syndrome X

02 Mar 2024 no comments Ahmed Soliman

The lifestyle adopted by the majority of the population in our modern world is a sedentary and inactive one that involves lots of lying around with very little to no exercise while taking up poor eating habits that focus on the inclusion of convenient and processed foods that are high in added sugars, sodium, saturated fats in considerable amounts in comparison to whole grain foods, fruits, vegetables and lean proteins. These two elements are the leading causatives of most risk factors linked to Syndrome X that is also more commonly known as metabolic syndrome.

The best way to define the metabolic syndrome is as a cluster of health conditions that occur together, and it is diagnosed if an individual has three or more of the following measurements arising at the same time:

  • Obesity of the abdominal area (with a waist circumference greater than 102 cm in men and 88 cm in women).
  • Triglyceride level equivalent to or greater than 150 mg/dL.
  • HDL cholesterol level dropping below 40 mg/dL in men and 50 mg/dL in women.
  • Systolic blood pressure equivalent to or greater than 130 mmHg or a diastolic blood pressure of 85 mmHg or higher.
  • Fasting glucose of 110 mg/dL or greater.

The underlying causes of this syndrome include obesity, physical inactivity, and genetic influence. And the factors that make a person more susceptible of having it include the following:

  • Age: the risk increases as an individual grows older.
  • Ethnicity: in the United States; Hispanics -especially women- appear to be at the greatest risk of developing metabolic syndrome.
  • Obesity
  • Diabetes
  • Other diseases such as: nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, polycystic ovary syndrome or sleep apnea.

Syndrome X is a serious health condition that is expected to overtake smoking as the leading risk factor for heart disease. It affects about 23% of adults putting them at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, stroke, diabetes mellitus and other diseases linked to the buildup of fat, cholesterol, and other substances in the walls of arteries. This kind of accumulation forms a plaque that causes the hardening and narrowing of arteries which in turn diminishes blood flow to the muscles of the heart and this can be fatal.

Preventing the occurrence of such a condition requires a lifelong commitment to a healthy lifestyle that wards off the causes of it. And by a healthy lifestyle we mean emphasizing the importance of being physically active, quitting smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, and limiting the consumption of saturated fats. Whereas for the first line of treatment; comes the heart-healthy but aggressive lifestyle changes and if that turns out to be not enough the doctor will start suggesting medications to help control the risk factors such as high BP, triglycerides or blood sugar.

One of the many possible theories about the causative of metabolic syndrome is obesity. And it is at least rational that the occurrence of obesity and other characteristics of MetS in parallel may be caused by the disruptions of insulin metabolism which is the possible fallout of chronic high consumption of dietary CHO. Anyhow, it is agreed that the first line of attack against MEtS is ought to be weight loss. What remains debatable is the approach followed to attain this weight loss.

So many studies were conducted to test the effectiveness and compare between the results gotten when following a low-carb or a low-fat diet as an approach for the treatment or control of metabolic syndrome symptoms.

Reading the reviews of low-carb diets are astonishing as the symptoms of syndrome X are specifically the ones targeted by regimes restricting carbohydrates. While the outcomes are not as surprising as it is well known that dietary CHO causes the raise of insulin, glucose, triglycerides, and a decline in HDL. And replacing it with MUFA and protein enhances glycemic control and blood lipid profile.

In the literature, studies suggest that a low-fat regime is a standard, however more recent research is pointing out the significance of following a diet that restricts carbohydrates, as fat restriction doesn’t enhance long term weight loss of a year or longer whereas individuals who tried a low CHO diet showed a spontaneous reduction in calories without any dissatisfaction, a target that is globally considered desirable but difficult to achieve.

Issued data support that dietary plans that restrict carbohydrates are as effective as other weight reduction methods. As an experimental outcome of a one-year, multicenter, controlled trial involving 63 obese men and women demonstrated that subjects on the low-carbohydrate diet had lost more weight than subjects on the low-fat diet (conventional diet) at 3 and 6 months, but the difference at 12 months was not significant. After three months, no significant differences were found between the groups in total or low-density lipoprotein cholesterol concentrations, while the increase in high-density lipoprotein cholesterol concentrations and the decrease in triglyceride concentrations were greater among subjects on the low-carbohydrate diet than among those on the low-fat diet throughout most of the study. Both diets significantly decreased diastolic blood pressure and the insulin response to an oral glucose load.

In conclusion, Syndrome X is a condition with consequences that should not be underestimated as most of them are silent but life threating. Therefore, serious lifestyle changes must be enforced as the first step towards controlling and treating this disease and the low CHO approach is one of proven success.

By: Dara Ammar Hussain Jarrad

For more info about our low carb program, visit our website

Children’s health & Nutrition

02 Mar 2024 no comments Ahmed Soliman

Nutrition for kids is based on the same principles as nutrition for adults. Everyone needs the same types of nutrients — such as vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, protein and fat. Children, however, need different amounts of specific nutrients at different ages. So what’s the best formula to fuel your child’s growth and development? Check out these nutrition basics for girls and boys at various ages, based on the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Consider these nutrient-dense foods:
  • Protein. Choose seafood, lean meat and poultry, eggs, beans, peas, soy products, and unsalted nuts and seeds.
  • Fruits. Encourage your child to eat a variety of fresh, canned, frozen or dried fruits — rather than fruit juice. If your child drinks juice, make sure it’s 100 percent juice without added sugars and limit his or her servings. Look for canned fruit that says it’s light or packed in its own juice, meaning it’s low in added sugar. Keep in mind that one-quarter cup of dried fruit counts as one cup-equivalent of fruit. When consumed in excess, dried fruits can contribute extra calories.
  • Vegetables. Serve a variety of fresh, canned, frozen or dried vegetables. Aim to provide a variety of vegetables, including dark green, red and orange, beans and peas, starchy and others, each week. When selecting canned or frozen vegetables, look for options lower in sodium.
  • Grains. Choose whole grains, such as whole-wheat bread, oatmeal, popcorn, quinoa, or brown or wild rice. Limit refined grains such as white bread, pasta and rice.
  • Dairy. Encourage your child to eat and drink fat-free or low-fat dairy products, such as milk, yogurt, cheese or fortified soy beverages.
Aim to limit your child’s calories from:
  • Added sugar. Limit added sugars. Naturally occurring sugars, such as those in fruit and milk, are not added sugars. Examples of added sugars include brown sugar, corn sweetener, corn syrup, honey and others.
  • Saturated and trans fats. Limit saturated fats — fats that mainly come from animal sources of food, such as red meat, poultry and full-fat dairy products. Look for ways to replace saturated fats with vegetable and nut oils, which provide essential fatty acids and vitamin E. Healthier fats are also naturally present in olives, nuts, avocados and seafood. Limit trans fats by avoiding foods that contain partially hydrogenated oil.

Good news for all parents that at Lina’s & Dina’s diet center we offer a special menu with variety of different dishes that your kids will love. The preparation & the portion of the meals will be customized based on your kids’ nutrition needs & requirements. The “Future leaders Menu” contains a well-designed meals that your kids usually ask & delivered in a healthy & attractive way.

How not to gain weight in winter?

02 Mar 2024 no comments Ahmed Soliman

Winter is coming, and for many; winter is the season when they put on weight the most. People usually tend to eat more and move less due to the cooler air and the shorter day time. But this weight gain can be prevented if you put a plan to implement and get ready for this starting now!

Here are some tips to help you prevent the unwanted winter weight gain:

1- Watch your drinks

Usually we tend to drink more hot drinks in winter, but many drinks are high in calories, even if they are moderate in calories, drinking them repeatedly during the day will lead to weight gain.

Try to choose the drinks that are lower in calories such as, black coffee, herbal teas like, chamomile, ginger, cinnamon, or hot lemon

2-Consume winter common foods in moderation

Sweet potatoes and chestnuts are delicious, nutritious, and perfect to eat in a cold day.

You can enjoy eating them but keep in mind, eating too much will lead to weight gain

There are 100 calories in one medium sweet potato, or 5 chestnuts

3-Prepare healthy food and soups at home

Soups are enjoyable and warm to consume in winter, try to make healthy soups at home such as, vegetable soup, lentil soup or those prepared with low-fat milk.

Avoid creamy soups, and processed soups; because most of them are high in sodium, fat, and preservatives

4-Exercise at home

Yes, it’s hard to go out into the cold and go for a run, but there are countless other ways to exercise and move your body in comfort. Try Yoga, Zumba, or online classes at home.

5-Plan your meals

It is a good idea to plan your meals for the day in advance, this will help you count your calories, watch your portions, and avoid eating extra unplanned snacks

Healthy prepared meals subscription is also a good idea to ensure that you are eating healthy and to prevent weight gain in those cold days. Lina’s and Dina’s Diet Center provides a variety of options and a plenty of delicious meals to help you eat healthy in winter. Also, we offer weekly visits with the dietitians to help you track your weight

To know more about our programs, you can check our website:

Edit by: Dietitian Reham

Bariatric Surgeries

02 Mar 2024 no comments Ahmed Soliman

Kuwait’s rate of obesity has increased up to ~45% in female and ~34% in the male population . Obesity is defined as reaching a Body Mass Index (BMI) above 30 kg/m^2 calculated by the weight in relation to height. The raise of obesity rate has led to an increase of bariatric surgical procedure as a result of incapability to lose weight although using lifestyle treatments or medications. Bariatric surgery is an operation that aids with weight loss by changing the digestive track or rerouting the food stream. In addition, Kuwait has been previously ranked as having the highest number of bariatric surgeries performed when compared to its national population reaching 0.16% . It is interesting to note that in 2014 until 2018, above 70% of the bariatric procedures in Kuwait were performed by women.

Who is it for?

  • If BMI is 40 or above.– If BMI is 35-39.9 (obesity) accompanied with weight-related health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea etc.
    • Types of bariatric surgeries: ( The most common types of weight loss surgeries are )
      • Sleeve gastrectomy “Sleeve”: Removing 80% of the stomach, which decreases the amount of foods we are able to consume causing quicker satiety.
      • Gastric bypass (Roux-en-Y) “Bypass”: Rerouting the food stream joining the top of the stomach to the small intestine. This causes a quicker satiety and reducing the absorption of calories and nutrients from food.
      • Adjustable Gastric Band “Band”: Inflatable band placed in the upper portion of the stomach, to help reduce the amount of food consumed causing a quicker satiety.

In 2014 until 2018, Kuwait has been ranked as top 6 country with the highest rates of “sleeve” operation (>90%)1. Bariatric surgeries is not the cure for obesity and permanent weight loss, thus must commit to permanent lifestyle changes after surgery to avoid an increase in weight. In order to avoid putting the weight back on, one must omit to change their diets starting from a liquid diet transitioning to soft food diet in the weeks after surgeries, and then gradually moving into a normal balanced diet. In addition to diet, one must commit to an exercise plan once recovered from surgery.

Every surgery carries benefits and inconveniences. For instance, benefits of bariatric surgeries extend beyond weight loss, it has also been shown to improve health conditions related to obesity such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea and depression. As for the diet related problems, one may encounter after their surgeries:

  • Dumping syndrome which happens when food passes too quickly through the stomach into the small intestine without it being absorbed. This causes symptoms such as cramping, bloating, diarrhea, feeling faint and increased heart rate.
  • Nausea and vomiting which could be caused by surgery, pain medication, eating too much, eating too fast, not chewing well, eating textures or foods that you are not ready for or food stuck in stomach pouch.
  • Constipation due to dehydration, lack of high fiber meals and lack of physical activity.
  • Inability to eat certain food as they may irritate your stomach.
  • Malnutrition: As a result of the inability to consume the same quantity of food as previously, which may lead to vitamins and minerals deficiency.

Moving into a normal balanced diet may be challenging, at Lina’s and Dina’s Diet center we provide a bariatric program for the post bariatric operation to cover client’s nutritional needs. This program also ensure clients are provided with correct nutritional guidance following their surgeries to avoid any nutritional deficiencies.

For more information about Lina’s and Dina’s bariatric program and weight loss tips, you can visit us at:https://www.linasanddinas.com/product/the-bariatric-program/

Alaa Matar, Dietitian.

Balanced Foods for Balanced Moods- Balanced diet steps

02 Mar 2024 no comments Ahmed Soliman

You can reduce negative moods, increase energy, enhance positive thoughts, improve memory and manage stress through balanced eating and real foods. This informative class explains the food-mood connection and empowers class participants to make permanent lifestyle changes. Choose foods to optimize production of positive brain chemicals such as serotonin.

At Lina’s and Dina’s center we work hard to provide clients with best diet care in kuwait that enhance their positive moods. These diets includes various.

One big set of chemicals that control mood are the neurotransmitters in the brain led by the pleasure “drug” serotonin. These substances determine whether you feel good and energetic or tired, irritable, and spacey. They run on sugar, preferably the form that comes from low glycemic carbohydrates .

The idea is to maintain a stable blood sugar level through the day, slowly feeding these substances into the brain. Low glycemic carbs include whole grain bread, beans, and other fruits example of foods that improve overall brain health and certain types of mood disorders.

  • Fatty fish like salmon are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which may lower your risk of depression.
  • Dark chocolate is rich in compounds that may increase feel-good chemicals in your brain.
  • Since up to 90% of your body’s serotonin is produced in your gut, a healthy gut may correspond to a good mood. Fermented foods like yogurt, are rich in probiotics that support gut health.
  • Bananas are a great source of natural sugar, vitamin B6, and prebiotic fiber, which work together to keep your blood sugar levels and mood stable.
  • Oats provide fiber that can stabilize your blood sugar levels and boost your mood. They’re also high in iron, which may improve mood symptoms in those with iron deficiency anemia.
  • Berries are rich in disease-fighting anthocyanin’s, which may lower your risk of depression.
  • Certain nuts and seeds are high in tryptophan, zinc, and selenium, which may support brain function and lower your risk of depression.
  • Coffee provides numerous compounds, including caffeine and chlorogenic acid, that may boost your mood. Research suggests that decaf coffee may even have an effect.
  • Beans and lentils are rich sources of mood-boosting nutrients, particularly B vitamins.

When feeling blue, you may crave calorie-rich, high sugar foods like ice cream or cookies to try to lift your mood. While this might give you a sugar rush, it’s unlikely to help you in the long term and may have negative consequences as well. Instead, you should aim for wholesome foods that have been shown to not only boost your mood but also your overall health. And Lina’s and Dina’s center is the best choice to balance your mood and your diet.

Food and nutrition tips during self-quarantine

02 Mar 2024 no comments Ahmed Soliman

As countries are taking stronger measures to contain the spread of COVID-19, self-quarantine and the temporary closing of organizations affect normal food-related practices. Healthy individuals, as well as those showing acute respiratory disease symptoms, are being requested to stay at home. In some countries, restaurants and take-away offers are being limited and some fresh items are becoming less available.

Good nutrition is crucial for health, particularly in times when the immune system might need to fight back. Limited access to fresh foods may compromise opportunities to continue eating a healthy and varied diet. It can also potentially lead to an increased consumption of highly processed foods, which tend to be high in fats, sugars and salt. Nonetheless, even with few and limited ingredients, one can continue eating a diet that supports good health.

Lina’s and Dina’s Center always has the solution, as we provide all meals according to the healthy tips that are suitable for everyone

For the sake of optimal health, there are some guidelines that contribute to staying on a healthy diet during quarantine:
  • Make a plan – take only what you need
  • Be strategic about the use of ingredients – prioritize fresh products
  • Prepare home-cooked meals
  • Focus on vitamin consumption , eat meals that provide this kind of vitamins like cheese , fish and yolk
  • Take advantage of food delivery options
  • Be aware of portion sizes
  • Follow safe food handling practices
    • keep your hands, kitchen and utensils clean
    • separate raw and cooked food, especially raw meat and fresh produce
    • cook your food thoroughly
    • keep your food at safe temperatures, either below 5 °C or above 60 °C; and
    • Use safe water and raw material
  • Limit your salt intake
  • Limit your sugar intake
  • Limit your fat intake
  • Consume enough fiber
  • Stay hydrated , drink water as much as possible.
  • Be physically active, exercising in home in simple tools.
  • Engage your children in exercising and encourage them

Always remember that Lina’s and Dina’s is your best choice in terms of food safety and quality during home quarantine.

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