Stories by Ayda Ersoy

Real vs fake vegetarians

Maybe you’ve heard about, or even watched, the recent much-hyped documentary “The Game Changer” on Netflix?

Salt is an essential nutrient, not our enemy

We’ve believed for so many years that salt is bad for us, that it increases blood pressure, increases our risk of cardiovascular disease, makes us bloated, and even makes us gain weight. However, sodium is an essential nutrient that the body needs but is not able to produce by itself.

Is cholesterol good or bad for you? (Part 3)

In the previous articles in this series we looked deeply at cholesterol, how it is essential for the functioning of all human organs, and what you need to know about it. It has long been thought that cholesterol is the cause of the fatty build-up in arteries that causes heart disease.

How much sugar does a toddler need?

This week I have SAD news from one of the food companies, Kellogg’s. Of course, my sadness is really because of a more unhealthy and unconsciously living future that we’re heading towards…

Baking soda is strong medicine

Sodium bicarbonate, commonly known as baking soda, is secreted in the pancreas to help aid in digestion. It helps neutralize the stomach acid that is generated during the digestive process and helps in the breakdown of certain enzymes. Sodium bicarbonate levels in the body must be neither too low nor too high in order for digestion to function normally and for the digestive tract to remain healthy.

What is the best way to burn fat?

I think I asked the million dollar question! Are you trying to lose weight? It seems like everyone is, almost 90% of the population want to lose some weight, maybe only 5 or 10 pounds, or maybe 50 or even 100 pounds.

The amazing benefits of mango

Mango is also known as “the king of the fruits”. It is high in nutrients, with a unique flavor and taste. It’s one of my favorite fruits, besides watermelon and plums! Right now it’s high season in most mango-growing countries, with the mangos that began flowering in the spring now bearing delicious fruit.

What are the best non-dairy milk alternatives?

Lactose intolerance is a syndrome that occurs after the ingestion of lactose, with symptoms that include diarrhea, abdominal pain, flatulence, and bloating. These symptoms result from the secretion of catabolic fragments of bacterial fermentation of undigested lactose in the colon.

Energy drinks can give a boost, exercise, diet are others

Do you consume energy drinks, or do you need caffeine in the afternoon to pick you up? Unfortunately you just need to look at the counter in your supermarket, gas station, or even school vending machines to see that energy drinks and supplements are everywhere.

Do carbohydrates make you fat?

Carbohydrates are sugars or starches. They are organic molecules that are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms, they are the most abundant food source and a key form of energy for most organisms. Our body, however, does not require carbohydrate to survive.

Done right, fasting can improve health

The word fast is derived from the Anglo-Saxon faest, which means “firm” or “fixed.” Fasting is the body’s physiological rest. It’s an ancient healing practice, which is abstinence from food.

Injury Do’s and Don’ts

I think I can comfortably say that everyone, at some point in their life, got some type of injury. Most injuries are sports related, and I’ll talk about those in this article. However, do and don’ts can apply for all types of injury.

How to improve sleep quality naturally

What is sleep? The dictionary definition is “a condition of body and mind such as that which typically recurs for several hours every night, in which the nervous system is relatively inactive, the eyes closed, the postural muscles relaxed, and consciousness practically suspended.”