Posts by Kiran Bissoon
Hormone Balancing Foods for Women
Our hormones are our body’s main control panel. When foods that we eat disrupt our delicate hormone balance, many systems go haywire, or, shut down altogether. Maintaining hormonal balance is essential to our health – an imbalance can affect our ability to lose weight, conceive a child, and maintain our mental health. In fact, studies…
Read MoreAnti-inflammatory Diet | Role of Diet in Fighting Diseases like Cancer
In the last couple of posts, we’ve been discussing the importance of an anti-inflammatory diet in treating a vast number of chronic conditions. The versatility and broad appeal of this diet can also be seen when discussing diseases like cancer and multiple sclerosis. At Ki’s Kitchen, we believe in following the general principles of this healthy…
Read MoreAnti-inflammatory Diet | The role of a Keto Diet in Treating Inflammation
Last week, we started exploring the role of an anti-inflammatory diet and its many benefits to our overall health. In addition to reducing the effects of Candida (our focus last week), an anti-inflammatory diet can also be instrumental in reducing the effects of various thyroid conditions, autoimmune diseases, diabetes, cancer, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, Alzheimer’s, IBS,…
Read MoreAn Anti-Inflammartory Diet Consists of Whole, Nutritious Foods | Part One
You’ve heard me speak about an anti-inflammatory diet for months now, but I’ve never really elaborated on it. So, starting today, and for the following two weeks, we will be looking in-depth at what exactly an anti-inflammatory diet looks like, and what conditions/diseases it can have a powerful impact on. In short, an anti-inflammatory diet…
Read MoreWhat is Fatty Liver and What you can do About it!
Fatty liver, or “hepatic steatosis,” are terms used to describe the buildup of fat in the liver. While some fat is normal, more than 5-10% is considered a health problem. There are TWO kinds of fatty liver – alcoholic and non-alcoholic. As you can infer, the first type is the result of long-term consumption of…
Read MoreInsulin Resistance | Causes, Foods + Prevention
Insulin is a hormone that is made by the pancreas. It allows your cells to use glucose (sugar) for energy. In people with insulin resistance, the body’s cells don’t use the insulin effectively – specifically, the cells have trouble absorbing the glucose, leading to a build up of sugar in the blood. Many people confuse…
Read MoreEczema and Psoriasis
Did you know that skin is our body’s largest organ? It is, and it can take some TLC to keep this organ healthy and functioning to the best of its ability. Unfortunately, conditions such as eczema and psoriasis that I will touch on today, can greatly affect the skin and its condition. However, diet can…
Read MoreAcne | Could your Diet be a Source of the Problem?
As a teenager, I had terrible skin problems — acne, for the lack of a better word. Lots of kids that age say their skin is problematic. But, I truly could not find a way to keep my skin clear of blemishes and bumps. I went through every possible treatment I could find for teen…
Read MoreStress or anxiety? Make sure you are Eating the Right Food
We live in a busy, stressed out, world. In North America specifically, stress is rampant, and our health is suffering. Anxiety is at an all time high. The American Psychological Association noted that in 2017, 63% of us were stressed out about the future in general, with money and career following close behind. Though…
Read MoreTrouble Sleeping? Maybe it’s your food!
You may have heard the saying you are what you eat. But, did you know that what you eat affects your sleep? Let me start by saying that 99% of the time I have no problem falling asleep. According to my husband, once my head hits the pillow, I’m out! But my poor husband has been…
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