Nutrition

College Snacks - Choose These If You Want to Stay Slim and Healthy by Scott Kae
College snacks? How about bagels with cream cheese, doughnuts, candy bars, pretzels, chips, cold pizza, and of course the famous Ramen Noodles! If you're gaining that college weight (Freshman 15 anyone), how you're snacking might be something in your diet that you could easily change to help you lose weight. You need to be eating snacks between classes to bridge the gap between meals. Studies show that eating several small meals throughout the day is much better for your weight than eating 1-3 large meals. Since you likely cannot sit down to eat 5-6 small meals, use healthy snacks to bridge the gap. Here's what to look for:

The Truth About Bottled Water vs Tap Water by Kim Schatz
What's in your water? The growing debate about the drinking water you choose.

Decanter, Counter Top Or Under Counter Water Filters - Which is the Right Choice For You? by Martin Applebaum
There are many reasons that people buy water-filtering systems for their homes. Some buy them because they do not like the taste of their water and some buy them because they are afraid of the contaminants that may remain in their tap water even after their municipal water company has processed it. Whatever their reason, there are certainly many systems out there to choose from.

Top 3 Tips on How to Improve Your Stress Through Nutrition - Stress & Nutrition by Kristin Medved
We live in a world that is consumed with stress.This seems to be a buzz word as of late. When we lead a crazy, busy life stress inevitably takes a toll on our body. The impact of stress can affect every major system in your body.

The 100-Calorie Pack Distortion of 'Diet Food' by Dara Torrin
Dieters beware mini-packs and mini-foods! 100-calorie food packages can sabotage your dieting efforts. Research shows chronic dieters tend to over-consume 100-calorie food packages more than non-dieters.

Vitamin B12 Deficiency - Are You at Risk? by Cathleen Woods
Do you know a vegan and worry that s/he will get vitamin B12 deficiency? Or are you a vegan and want to dispel the rumors that your diet is lacking in adequate nutrition? Read this article to find out your chances of contracting vitamin B12 deficiency.

Everything You Must Know About Nutrition by Franny Matweck
Nutrition is an extremely important part of any exercise plan or diet. You need to be sure than you are getting the right nutrients from the right foods. Food is fuel for the body and without it your body will starve and eventually die. You need to make sure that you are intelligent in nutrition before you start any exercise or diet plan.

The Best Four Time Tested Strategies For Simplified Wellness by Stacey Antoine Savariau
Want to feel healthier, more energetic and more alive! Discover four simple ways to avoid common pitfalls on the path to greater wellness. True nourishment is often so much simpler than we think.

Has Eating the Wrong Fats in Your Diet Become a Serious Health Threat? by Paul A Phillips
In the westernized / industrialized world, there has been much lies, misinformation and deliberate confusion given to what types of fats and oils we should be getting in our diet. In fact, I will go so far as to say this. That one of the biggest causes of the illness epidemics; heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, organ dysfunction, mental diseases we've had over the last eighty years or so, has to be down to the poor fats and oils eaten.

Tips For Healthier Eating by Christine Wilhelm
If you're like me, you know you should be eating healthy, real whole foods, and avoid the processed foods in order to live a longer healthier life. You have good intentions when you're heading to do your shopping, but once in the store end up falling victim to the many junk foods that assail your senses. The store is set up purposely to get you to buy certain things.

12 Food Additives to Avoid Like the Plague by Amanda J Moxley
1. Sodium Nitrate (also called Sodium Nitrite). This is a preservative, coloring, and flavoring commonly added to bacon, ham, hot dogs, luncheon meats, smoked fish, and corned beef. Studies have linked eating it to various types of cancer.

Eat the Good Fat and Throw Out the Bad Fat - Learn How by Joe Owens
Even though there was a craze that low fat diets are the way to go this does not mean you should cut fats out completely. Fats help your body in many ways and excluding them from your diet is not beneficial. One important thing to note is that fats can either be good or bad, meaning there are some fats that will help you in your fitness goals and some that will only hurt you.

Why an Under Counter Water Filter is a Must-Have Even With Heightened Water Security by William Lin
Believe it or not, you might not realize how many people are trying to protect the various water supplies in our country. Now, more than ever, manufactures in the private sector are making effective products like under counter water filters and safe drinking containers. Do they work? Read on to find out!

DNA Custom Formulated Nutrition Supplements - What New Word Can Define This New Wellness Trend by Lewis Gooding
Scientist, specifically DNA researchers, have finally created something from their research that will benefit everyone. When people think of DNA it usually brings up thoughts of solving crimes and catching criminals. Now, their research will effect us all for the better. A new innovation they developed is practical, affordable, customized to the individual and will change the quality of life for everyone who uses it. No more guessing about what nutrition your body needs. Reserchers have discoverd that every individuals body is different and requires different nutrients for maximum efficiency. And they can analyze your DNA to know exactly what your genes require. Now there's a way to KNOW your getting the nutients you need to be your best.

Breakfast Gets Your Body Systems on Track by Wesley Beck
The meal a lot of people skip is breakfast but if you want to keep your body healthy and help you in your efforts to keep your weight in check then taking a few minutes in the morning to eat a healthy breakfast is a necessity. When we awake each morning our body has not had food from 6 to 10 hr and has depleted nutrients it is unable to store, like protein.

Pre-Workout Nutritional Considerations by Richard Spillane
Before a great and successful workout, be sure your nutritional intact is designed to assure your maximum success. What should you have and what is the best time to eat for the best results.

Have You Ever Tried Eating Organic Food? by Brue Baker
Have you ever looked at the list of ingredients in the food you buy from the supermarket? Don't they look more like the materials for a ninth grade chemistry experiment than what should be in the food we are eating?

What's All the Fuss About GE Reverse Osmosis Water Filters? by Robert D. Clemens
It's easy to bury your head in the sand and think having any water filter is better than nothing. While it might be the lesser of the two evils to have one than none, it's not entirely safe to have a poor one. Much has been written about GE reverse osmosis water and the process for making it. These filters do a moderate job of taking out harmful substances from drinking water. But they're not completely safe.

Nutrition - The Functional Unit of Human Health by Joshua Okwara
Nutrition, the functional unit of human health is the supply of food to the cells of organisms in order that they can grow as well as improve and replace worm out tissues. It also aids respiration. Living things feed or take in nutrients for survival. The mode of nutrition vary from one organism to the other, but each possesses features of adaptation which enable it to feed.

Healthy Eating - How to Get and Stay Motivated by Mary Jane Moses, D.C.
You know you'll lose weight, improve your health, and look younger if you eat healthy, but you're lacking the motivation. Here are some practical tips to get you started and keep you focused on your goal.

School Cafeteria - A Breeding Ground For Lifestyle Diseases by Himani Gupta
Tempting pizzas, mouthwatering burgers, colas and wafers seems to have engulfed every age, every race and the newest entrants are children. Children are becoming inclined towards everything that is quick, convenient and fashionable. And food is no exception to this. Healthy nutritious foods are now being replaced by the new food mantra - JUNK FOOD.

Drink More Green Tea and Less Beer by Yousef M Julaidan
Everybody has heard about the great benefits of green tea, but still we drink beer! Green tea has a lot of great benefits and contains a lot of medicinal and nutritional properties. These really deserve to be known because it can save your life one day!

Water - The Elixir of Life by Dr. Savitha Suri
75% of earth's area is covered by water. Water is the major component of all living beings and it is the major constituent of human cells. Ayurveda considers water (aap or jala) as one of panchamahabhutas. ( Panchamahabhutas constitute human body). Water provides a good medium for most of the biological processes that happen in living beings. Dehydration or loss of water from body causes dry skin, lowered energy, muscle cramps, reduced alertness and affects vital organs.

A Carb Isn't a Carb - The Difference Between Complex and Simple Carbohydrates by Joe Owens
As you might know not all carbohydrates are created equal. For example eating white bread does not have the same effect on your body as eating 100% whole wheat bread. This has to do with the glycemic index (GI) and how your body digests it. There are two main types of carbohydrates (carbs); simple carbs and complex carbs. Since carbs make up such a huge chunk of what we eat on a daily basis it is imperative to know what they do and how they help your body. In this article we will take a good look at what simple and complex carbs are and exactly what you should look out for when choosing what to eat.

One Day We Might Be Able to Have a Diet of Junk Food Without Affecting Our Health and Fitness by Methuselah Johnson
Science may one day make it possible to eat food that looks and tastes like junk food but is nutritionally equivalent to an optimal and healthy diet. How could they achieve this and how soon could it happen? And what will this mean for our palettes and our attitude to food?

Reading Food Labels For Your Health by Jim Nettleton
Most people, especially in the United States, are confused when it comes to judging portions of food. For instance, how much is 5 or 6 portions of vegetables and fruit, what constitutes a portion of red meat, etc. Most Americans would probably be surprised that what they think is one portion is quite possibly much more than that.

Blood Type Nutrition by Richard Chan
The blood type nutrition is still a controversy for people in the medical field and according to experts it hasn't proven medical research. The theory is that blood type affects how your body breaks down and deals with the various foods. By following blood type nutrition it is claimed that you'll feel healthier, lower your risk of certain diseases and lose weight. Until this day, you'll be surprised that some people don't even know there own blood type or the possible relationship it may have to nutrition, exercise, our personality, and vulnerability to diseases.

After 20 Years of Abuse, My Body is Now Healing Thanks to a Powerful Liquid Dietary Supplement by Frederick Beazley
Do you want to look good and feel healthy? Are you satisfied with your body's required nutritional intake? Does your diet lack the required nutrition recommended by most health practitioners? Check out this preservative free ultra-premium liquid dietary supplement. Do you want the opportunity to earn extra income?

Eat Healthy, Live Healthy! by Vincent Russells
Eating healthy means being healthy. Having a healthy diet decreases the risk of having a heart attack. It also helps in losing weight for overweight people. Read on and learn how to maintain a healthy life style.

How Unhealthy Is Caffeine Really? by Chrisi Brand
Caffeine has become ingrained into our society. You can't go anywhere without seeing people drink coffee or kids drinking energy drinks or their caffeinated soda drinks.

College Student Diet Tip - How to Order A Low Calorie Pizza by Scott Kae
Eating pizza is a significant part of college life. Ordering pizza late at night or on the weekends has a few things going for it: It's cheap, It's available, It's awesome! I don't have to tell you, however, that eating pizza is generally bad for you. Most pizza is high in saturated fats, trans-fats, and processed simple carbs, which all combine to balloon your waistline. Pizza is probably responsible for 3 or 4 of the freshman 15, but since you're not going to give it up (I wouldn't either), with this college student diet tip, I'm going to show you how to order a low calorie pizza.

Nutrition - The Three Phase Process That Keeps Us Going by Nico Smit
Nutrition: the consumption of food and other nourishing material by the body. Nutrition is an amazing 3 phase process that keeps our bodies going from day to day.

Calories and Kids by Wendy Wood
Hey, wouldn't it be nice if your kids automatically ate healthy and you didn't have to teach them? Too bad most of the adults don't eat healthy either, but if you fall into the category of wanting too, then you've come to the right spot for help. Teaching your kids about calories is essential to their health, which is obvious.

The Many Uses of Acai Berry Juice by Carter Sinclair
Free radicals have been linked to some cancers and the Acai has one of the highest rankings when it comes to antioxidant content and the ability to prevent free radical activity within the body. This can also help you to look younger, feel younger and remove toxins from the body.

Acai Capsules by Carter Sinclair
The Acai fruit does not hold up well to transport, so you will probably never see it available in the produce aisle. That means in order to obtain the amazing health benefits of Acai you must purchase it as Acai juice, Acai powder, or in Acai capsules.

Benefits of Drinking Water - 3 Things You Should Know by Cindy Soto
It is indicative of the times that the benefits of drinking water need to spelled out. On the one hand it seems obvious, but how often do we overlook the obvious?

Acai Berries - A True Superfood by Robert Melkonyan
Acai berries are held to be the true superfood. Why is that so, you may ask. First and foremost, the definition of a superfood points out to the whole food which comes with a variety of vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, antioxidants, and many more.

3 Foods That Create Candida in the Body by John Freeman Sr
Find out what 3 Foods your should Never Eat if you don't want to develop Candida. These 3 Foods all create Candida within your Body. Find out which ones!