Healthy Eating

Early humans were hunter-gatherers who ate whatever their environment provided. Their diet included meat from animals, fish, shellfish, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, tubers, and insects. There was no single “caveman diet” — food choices depended on location, season, and what was available. The earliest humans ate a wide variety of plant and animal foods, not … Read more

Shellac is a natural resin secreted by the female lac insect, native to forests in India and Thailand. It is harvested, processed, and used across multiple industries—most commonly as a shiny coating on food (confectioner’s glaze), a protective finish for wood furniture, and a binder in pills and cosmetics. The same material that gives jelly … Read more

At 3 months old, most babies eat every 2 to 4 hours during the day. Breastfed infants typically nurse 8 to 12 times in 24 hours, while formula-fed babies usually take 4 to 6 ounces every 3 to 4 hours. This pattern continues through the day and night, though many 3-month-olds begin to sleep longer … Read more

Eating undercooked quinoa is generally not dangerous for most people, but it can cause mild digestive discomfort. Unlike raw beans or raw poultry, undercooked quinoa does not pose a risk of food poisoning in the typical sense. The main issues are a hard, crunchy texture and possible stomach upset from saponins, natural compounds that can … Read more

The Mediterranean diet is widely considered a healthy way of eating, but many people are confused about what it actually allows. The foods that are not allowed on the Mediterranean diet include processed foods, added sugars, refined grains, unhealthy vegetable oils, and large amounts of red meat. These foods are either limited or avoided because … Read more

Kesimpta (ofatumumab) is a prescription medication for relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) in adults. This includes clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting MS, and active secondary progressive disease. It is a biologic that targets specific immune cells to reduce MS relapses and slow disability progression. What Does Kesimpta Treat? Kesimpta treats relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis. … Read more

Most adults with diabetes need between 45 and 60 grams of carbohydrates per meal. This equals about 135 to 180 grams per day if you eat three meals. But your exact number depends on your body size, activity level, blood sugar goals, and medications. The right amount for you may be different from someone else … Read more

Quince is a hard, tart fruit that tastes unpleasant raw. To enjoy it, you must cook it. The basic steps are: select ripe quince, wash it, peel it, remove the core and seeds, then cook using poaching, baking, or stewing until soft and sweet. Here is a detailed step-by-step guide. What Is Quince and Why … Read more

How To Create Essential Oils at Home The most reliable method for making essential oils at home is steam distillation. You place plant material in a chamber and pass steam through it. The heat from the steam bursts the oil sacs in the plant, releasing the volatile aromatic compounds. The steam and oil vapor rise … Read more

To avoid gaining weight, focus on energy balance: eat roughly the same number of calories you burn each day. But it is not just about counting calories. The types of food you eat, your portion sizes, your activity level, sleep, and stress all play a real role. Practical daily habits—like filling half your plate with … Read more