Dairy products are categorized as ‘nutrient-dense’ foods that contain macronutrients and micronutrients necessary for a healthy body. For this reason, health authorities such as the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) advise on having a serving of dairy products […]
Author Archives: Fey Ahmad, MD, DABFM
For decades people have been using ginger in cooking; as a flavoring for foods and for medicinal purposes. Ginger is considered one of the world’s most valuable plants, known for its anti-inflammatory and health-boosting properties. It is a common home remedy for nausea […]
Over time, we hear all sorts of weight loss advice-ranging from ‘juice cleansing’ to ‘replacing snacks with keto cookies’. Most of the time, these practices are promoted by those who don’t have health expertise; and are promoting ‘fashionable trends’ for profit. However […]
Preventative Health
More Than Just Regularity: Why Fiber Is One of the Most Powerful Tools for Black Women’s Health
Dietary fiber, also called roughage, is a carbohydrate that the human body cannot digest. Unlike most carbohydrates, fiber cannot be metabolized or broken down into simpler sugar molecules. Instead, it possesses the unique property of passing through the body […]
The human body contains trillions of bacteria, yeasts and fungi that are collectively named as the gut microbiome. Some bacteria are potentially disease causing, however some are really important to your body, especially for proper immune functioning, heart health […]
Have you ever wondered what happens to your body when you start working out for the first time? How does your mind, heart, physique, muscles, and overall body change? Well, your body reacts in so many interesting ways to consider when you begin working out […]