Updated April 03, 2026 By Lamia Ghernati & Rim El Helou When we talk about food, we often focus on calories, carbohydrates, fats, or protein. But fruits and vegetables don’t fit neatly into that conversation. They are not primarily there as major sources of energy. They are there to protect, regulate, and support the body, every single day. […]
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Updated February 11, 2026 By Lamia Ghernati & Rim El Helou Carbohydrates are one of the most misunderstood parts of nutrition today. In many modern diet trends, carbs are portrayed as something to avoid, blamed for weight gain, blood sugar problems, and poor health. Parents often wonder: The truth is much simpler: Carbohydrates are not the
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Updated February 03, 2026 By Lamia Ghernati & Rim El Helou With so many nutrition trends circulating today, the new year is a great opportunity to step back and rebuild a strong foundation based on science, not noise. Welcome to our Nutrition 101 series — designed to translate nutrition science into everyday understanding. In this first article, we
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Updated October 28, 2025 By Rim El Helou & Lamia Ghernati Every October, the world turns pink to raise awareness about breast cancer — a disease that touches millions of women and families across the globe. While some risk factors like age and genetics are beyond our control, others — like nutrition, lifestyle choices, and early detection — are
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