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Nutrients that impact diabetic markers
Low diabetes index values demonstrate a lower glycemic and insulin response. High-fiber, low-sugar, and low-starch foods are recommended for people with diabetes. High-fat and high-protein foods require more insulin.
Article author photo Victoria Mazmanyan by Victoria Mazmanyan | Last updated on August 14, 2025
Education: General Medicine at YSMU
What diet leads to healthy aging?
Healthy, balanced plant-based diets with moderate animal products and low meat intake consistently showed better results regarding healthy aging compared to exclusively plant-based diets.
Article author photo Victoria Mazmanyan by Victoria Mazmanyan | Last updated on June 16, 2025
Education: General Medicine at YSMU
Halibut vs Turbot - Health Impact and Nutrition Comparison
Halibut is cheaper and higher in calories and fats, especially monounsaturated fats, while trout is richer in protein and has 9 times more folate or vitamin B9.
Article author photo Victoria Mazmanyan by Victoria Mazmanyan | Last updated on June 16, 2025
Education: General Medicine at YSMU
Truth About GMOs: U.S. Crop Use, Health Risks, and Labels
GMOs make up over 90% of soybeans, cotton, sugarbeets, and corn produced in the US. According to the WHO, they pose no greater risk than traditional crops.
Article author photo Victoria Mazmanyan by Victoria Mazmanyan | Last updated on June 16, 2025
Education: General Medicine at YSMU
Carp vs Catfish - Health Impact and Nutrition Comparison
Carp is higher in calories, protein, most vitamins and minerals, and omega-3 fatty acids compared to catfish. Catfish has a lower mercury content.
Article author photo Victoria Mazmanyan by Victoria Mazmanyan | Last updated on April 28, 2025
Education: General Medicine at YSMU
Carp vs Tilapia - Health Impact and Nutrition Comparison
Carp has a stronger taste and contains more omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals. However, tilapia is easier to cook and is richer in protein.
Article author photo Victoria Mazmanyan by Victoria Mazmanyan | Last updated on April 08, 2025
Education: General Medicine at YSMU
Pollock vs Haddock - Health Impact and Nutrition Comparison
Pollock is cheaper and easier to find, but it is also nutritionally denser, being higher in calories, protein, vitamins, and minerals than haddock.
Article author photo Victoria Mazmanyan by Victoria Mazmanyan | Last updated on March 24, 2025
Education: General Medicine at YSMU
Tilapia vs Pollock - Health Impact and Nutrition Comparison
Tilapia and pollock have rich mineral and vitamin profiles. Pollock has better health impacts than tilapia fish. However, it contains higher amounts of sodium.
Article author photo Jack Yacoubian by Jack Yacoubian | Last updated on March 06, 2025
Education: Haigazian Medical University
Buckwheat Diet
The buckwheat diet can help lose weight as it provides less than 500 calories per day; however, it is not recommended for long periods as it is low in nutrients.
Article author photo Victoria Mazmanyan by Victoria Mazmanyan | Last updated on March 03, 2025
Education: General Medicine at YSMU
Pollock vs Salmon - Health Impact and Nutrition Comparison
Salmon is higher in calories, fats, and omega-3 fatty acids. Pollock, being leaner, is lower in saturated fats and cholesterol but rich in selenium and iron.
Article author photo Ani Harutyunyan by Ani Harutyunyan | Last updated on February 28, 2025
Medically reviewed by Elen Khachatrian Article author photo Elen Khachatrian
Foie gras vs Liver - Health Impact and Nutrition Comparison
Fois gras has more sodium, calories, carbs, and total fats, whereas the liver is high in protein, cholesterol, iron, zinc, phosphorus, vitamins A, B2, B3, B12, and folate.
Article author photo Sveta Badalyan by Sveta Badalyan | Last updated on February 26, 2025
Medically reviewed by Elen Khachatrian Article author photo Elen Khachatrian
How To Track Your Magnesium Intake From Food With Diet Analysis
Incorporating foods like green leafy vegetables, nuts, seeds, etc. into your diet can improve your magnesium intake; our diet analyzer lets you know exactly how much.
Article author photo Victoria Mazmanyan by Victoria Mazmanyan | Last updated on February 24, 2025
Medically reviewed by Elen Khachatrian Article author photo Elen Khachatrian
Chives vs. Leeks — What’s the Difference? Health, Nutrition, & More
In equal amounts, leeks contain 3.25 times more carbs, whereas chives contain 2.2 times more protein and are richer in most minerals and vitamins.
Article author photo Arpi Gasparyan by Arpi Gasparyan | Last updated on February 18, 2025
Medically reviewed by Elen Khachatrian Article author photo Elen Khachatrian
Magnesium Supplements for Insomnia, Mental and Neurological Conditions
Magnesium is useful in treating symptoms caused by low magnesium or hypomagnesemia, such as tremors, anxiety, panic attacks, insomnia, fatigue, and general weakness.
Article author photo Victoria Mazmanyan by Victoria Mazmanyan | Last updated on February 05, 2025
Medically reviewed by Elen Khachatrian Article author photo Elen Khachatrian
Low Fodmap Diet — Fruits, Vegetables, and Snacks List for IBS
A low FODMAP is an evidence-based dietary therapy for individuals with IBS, alleviating the symptoms of bloating, abdominal distention, pain, and diarrhea.
Article author photo Arpi Gasparyan by Arpi Gasparyan | Last updated on February 03, 2025
Medically reviewed by Elen Khachatrian Article author photo Elen Khachatrian
Myrcene — Structure, Food Sources, Health Benefits & Supplements
Myrcene is a monoterpene found in mangoes, and hops, known for its aroma and therapeutic benefits like antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer effects.
Article author photo Ani Harutyunyan by Ani Harutyunyan | Last updated on January 29, 2025
Medically reviewed by Elen Khachatrian Article author photo Elen Khachatrian
Kaempferol — Structure, Rich Foods, Supplements, Benefits, and More
Kaempferol, found in vegetables, fruits, and herbs, is a flavonol-type flavonoid with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer effects.
Article author photo Arpi Gasparyan by Arpi Gasparyan | Last updated on January 21, 2025
Medically reviewed by Igor Bussel Article author photo Igor Bussel
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) - Food Sources, Benefits, and Deficiency
Vitamin B2, or riboflavin, is obtained from meat and dairy and also synthesized by gut bacteria. Vitamin B2 is required for metabolism and energy production.
Article author photo Arpi Gasparyan by Arpi Gasparyan | Last updated on January 17, 2025
Medically reviewed by Victoria Mazmanyan Article author photo Victoria Mazmanyan
Soybean vs Peanut - Health Impact and Nutrition Comparison
Peanuts are higher in copper, vitamin E, vitamin B1, folate, manganese, and zinc, while soybeans have more iron and vitamins C, B2, A, and K. They are lower in sodium and saturated fats
Article author photo Elen Khachatrian by Elen Khachatrian | Last updated on January 03, 2025
Medically reviewed by Igor Bussel Article author photo Igor Bussel
Hazelnut oil vs Olive oil - Health Impact and Nutrition Comparison
Hazelnut oil is richer in monounsaturated fats and vitamin E, equal in polyunsaturated fats and calories, and lower in saturated fats than olive oil.
Article author photo Arpi Gasparyan by Arpi Gasparyan | Last updated on December 26, 2024
Medically reviewed by Igor Bussel Article author photo Igor Bussel
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