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Banana vs. Plantain - Nutrition comparison. Potassium, calories and more

Plantains have more carbohydrates due to a high content of starch, but tend to have a lower glycemic index value. Plantains also provide 15 times more vitamin A

Victoria Mazmanyan | Обновлено: September 07, 2025

Образование General Medicine at YSMU

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.

Victoria Mazmanyan | Обновлено: August 14, 2025

Образование 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.

Victoria Mazmanyan | Обновлено: June 16, 2025

Образование 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.

Victoria Mazmanyan | Обновлено: June 16, 2025

Образование 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.

Victoria Mazmanyan | Обновлено: June 16, 2025

Образование 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.

Victoria Mazmanyan | Обновлено: April 28, 2025

Образование 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.

Victoria Mazmanyan | Обновлено: April 08, 2025

Образование 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.

Victoria Mazmanyan | Обновлено: March 24, 2025

Образование 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.

Jack Yacoubian | Обновлено: March 06, 2025

Образование 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.

Victoria Mazmanyan | Обновлено: March 03, 2025

Образование 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.

Ani Harutyunyan | Обновлено: February 28, 2025

Проверено 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.

Sveta Badalyan | Обновлено: February 26, 2025

Проверено 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.

Victoria Mazmanyan | Обновлено: February 24, 2025

Проверено 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.

Arpi Gasparyan | Обновлено: February 18, 2025

Проверено 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.

Victoria Mazmanyan | Обновлено: February 05, 2025

Проверено 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.

Arpi Gasparyan | Обновлено: February 03, 2025

Проверено 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.

Ani Harutyunyan | Обновлено: January 29, 2025

Проверено 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.

Arpi Gasparyan | Обновлено: January 21, 2025

Проверено 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.

Arpi Gasparyan | Обновлено: January 17, 2025

Проверено 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

Elen Khachatrian | Обновлено: January 03, 2025

Проверено Igor Bussel

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