Vitamin B12 Deficiency: Dietary Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 26 March, 2026 Vitamin B12 is a crucial water soluble vitamin from the B group, which is necessary for red blood cells to work properly, synthesise DNA and can impact all kinds of physiological functions- physical, neurological and psychological in
Iron Deficiency Anemia: How Nutrition Plays a Key Role in Prevention and Recovery
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 25 March, 2026 Iron deficiency anemia is a common medical condition that affects over 50% of women and children in India. It is a type of anemia due to iron deficiency- which can be attributed to poor dietary intake or
Sarcopenia: Age-Related Muscle Loss and the Role of Nutrition in Prevention
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 20 March, 2026 Sarcopenia is a medical condition that is associated with age-related muscle weakness. It is hence associated with muscle mass decline with age- which happens due to atrophy of muscle tissue. It is highly preventable, if you make
Micronutrient Deficiency: How Lack of Essential Vitamins and Minerals Affects Overall Health
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 19 March, 2026 Micronutrient deficiency, also called hidden hunger, is a phenomenon where you are eating enough food, but the food is not nutritious enough. So you get the calories needed for your body to work, but the highly vital
Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM): Signs, Causes, and Nutritional Rehabilitation
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 28 February, 2026 Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM) occurs in children, older adults or people with chronic health conditions, when there are inadequate supplies of protein and calories to meet daily needs. As time goes on, this lack damages growth, immunity, muscle
Celiac Disease: How Gluten Triggers an Autoimmune Response
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 05 December, 2025 Celiac disease is often mistaken for a gluten intolerance, though both are different conditions. Celiac disease is a condition where the small intestine gets attacked by the immune cells in your body, when you consume any food
Pernicious Anaemia: When Your Body Can’t Absorb Vitamin B12 Properly
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 01 December, 2025 Pernicious anaemia is a condition that renders the body incapable of absorbing enough amounts of Vitamin B12 from diet alone. This condition has not been studied extensively in the Indian context, as it is thought to be
Timing Your Meals: How Intermittent Fasting Affects Blood Sugar and Insulin Resistance
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 30 November, 2025 Lowering blood sugar levels through diet regulation is an excellent way to control insulin resistance and diabetes. Intermittent fasting is one such method that can help a diabetic individual lower their blood sugar levels by improving insulin
Plant-Based Proteins for Diabetics: Best Choices for Blood Sugar Control and Heart Health
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 29 November, 2025 Plant proteins are the source of proteins that are derived from plants such as legumes, nuts, seeds, whole grains and vegetables. Plant proteins are basically rich in fibre, vitamins and minerals. A diet that is rich in
How Fermented Foods Improve Insulin Sensitivity and Gut Health in Diabetes
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 28 November, 2025 Fermentation is a traditional age-old method of food processing. The potential benefits of the fermentation process are embedded in our traditional diets and play a key role in maintaining, balancing blood glucose levels and also promoting gut
Ultra-Processed Foods: What They Do to Your Gut and Brain
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 25 November, 2025 Food is the basic source of energy for our system. Our body functioning depends upon the type of food consumed and how it is processed. Healthy foods always yield positive results to our body by enhancing its
Diabetic Plate Method Explained: Building a Perfect Meal Without Counting Calories
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 21 November, 2025 What is the diabetic plate method? This is a question that is often asked by many individuals as there is some awareness about diabetes being a form of metabolic dysfunction, but the exact foods that can be
