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Cooling Foods for the Summer By : Kevin Pederson Cooling Foods for the Summer, this article explains that summer diet should be different than the winter diet, Read on to learn more about the kind of diet best suited to the weather and the foods to avoid during summer. Sports Nutrition: Understand Your Own Nutritional Needs By : Kevin Pederson Sports nutrition is a vital concept for the athletes in their competitive field to perform at their best levels. Read on to understand the importance of proper diet or food system an athlete requires to overcome the stress and energy deficiency. Getting Started As A Vegetarian By : Anthony Stai As a vegetarian, you will eat healthier and possibly live happier. But, how do you get started? It's not as easy as many think. Here's To Your Health: Drinking For Your Good Health By : Patricia Zelkovsky Our body is made of mostly water which helps to keep it refreshed and hydrated. Fluids, especially water, carry oxygen and nutrients to the cells, remove waste matter and regulate the body's temperature. Challenges With Starting An Autism Diet By : Sandra Kim Leong Autistic kids tend to be fussy eaters. This article addresses the concerns about starting an autism diet. Nutritious facts of apples By : Laura Ng More than an apple is needed to keep the doctor away. Learn how and what benefits you can reap by munching an apple. Mold Just May Be Your Fresh Fruits Greatest Enemy By : Jim Corkern There is one specific type of mold that openly attacks fruit. It causes millions of dollars in loses yearly from the farm to the fridge. Learn about this menace here. The Skinny on Omega-3 Fats By : Jim Smylie We've all heard it a thousand times by now: "eat more omega-3!" But what exactly does this set of fatty acids have to offer, and why do we need them so bad? Nutrition for Dry, Brittle Nails By : cenal Brittle fingernails are a common condition, occurring in about 20 % of people; more women than men develop brittle nails. Can Fish Oil Help With ADHD By : simon jones When the Department for Education and Skills in Britain considered adding fish oil supplements to the curriculum at local schools in 2006, it caused quite a stir. All questions of legality aside, the idea that this would even be a step that was considered is somewhat bold. Vitamin C - Discovering Hidden Treasure By : Jim Brown Vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin that is needed by humans. Because this vitamin is water soluble, your body can not store Vitamin C Water, Water Everywhere But How Much Should We Drink? By : Jean Shaw Everyone knows water is important for us. Doctors, nutritionists, dieticians, sportspeople, beauticians, actresses, models all go on about it, but do we listen? No, - at least not most of us. This Sweetener Isn't So Splenda By : Steve Kroening Splenda may not be as good as it claims to be for anyone. And some people need to avoid it altogether. Your Vegetables May be Laced with Antibiotics By : Hillary Marshak Some vegetables have been found to contain antibiotics. How did they get there? They were absorbed from animal manure from farm animals that were fed antibiotics to grow stronger and more marketable. Antioxidants, Free Radicals, and Sports Nutrition By : Smith Chen Contrary to popular opinion, free radicals do not circulate throughout the body. The half-life of most free radicals varies in a range of a few nanoseconds to about 7 seconds duration. Diet - Is meat, dairy, chocolate good for us? By : Patrick Hamouy Is a good diet important to your health or does it really matter? What are the casuses of disease? Can you keep eating chocolate, meat, dairy, sugar, cakes, biscuits, coffee, drink alcohol and expect to be healthy? Find out.. The ABCs of Healthy Fruits (Part Two) By : Scott Meyers Fruits are great cures for what ails you. There are many fruits that you can use; this article takes a look at only a few of them. The Organic Industry - A look at how the industry has grown since its conception By : Mich Crawley While organic farming and products have been around since the beginning of farming we have just begun to return to our roots with an organic concept. The organic industry has begun to change in the last two decades, evolving into an industry that produces several produces with the organic label. Are supplements necessary for reaching your goals? By : Virgil Aponte Why supplements are usually necessary and what to look for when you make the decision to purchase them. Anxiety Panic Attack & Agoraphobia--Dietary Impact By : Richard Kuhns To Overcome Anxiety Panic Attack it's important to understand the contributing factors. Anxiety Panic Attack is a response to stress--specific stressors which include nutritional stressors. This article is focused on handling nutritional factors as the first step in overcoming anxiety panic attack. Using Diet To Relieve Chrons Disease Symptoms By : Robert Hill The role of diet and nutrition is very important in Crohn's disease and should be considered as a significant add-on treatment to medical therapies. Although there is no direct evidence that Crohn's disease is caused by dietary factors, the food you eat can considerably affect the symptoms of the condition. The detection of foods that worsen the symptoms and the introduction of foods that help ease them is a slow but essential part of overcoming Chron's disease. Food as Fuel to Stop Being Slugish and Tired During the Day By : Al Short Do you have a tuff time making it through the day without getting sluggish and sleepy? Most likely the reason for your lack of energy is the food you give your body as fuel. Healthy Snacking Tips while Traveling By : Kevin Pederson Its quite important to take along healthy snacks while traveling as foods and drinks available at fast food joints or vending machines are high in sodium, calories and fat. Great tasting, easy to snacks items and drinks on trips help to maintain healthy food habits. Combining Food For Anti Aging By : David Cowley Learning About Food Combining For Anti Aging Success Anti Aging Vitamins That You Need By : David Cowley Understanding the free radical theory and anti aging vitamins Sugar Substitutes By : Jim Smylie People guzzle diet soda and chow down on sugar-free candy every day, thinking it's a nice way to get sweets without the calories. But is all this synthetic sweetness really healthy? Fat Loss Secrets You Can Use Today! By : Smith Chen Reading this report will mean nothing to you if you don’t take action and begin to implement some changes into your everyday life, without taking action you’ll be stuck in a vicious circle of fad diets and magic pills only to find yourself back where you started What's So Good About Vitamin B12 By : Eddy Kong Ww This article is about how good is vitamin B12 and what is its deficiency. Eicosapentaenoic Acid, What Is It Good For By : simon jones According to National Statistics Online, one in nine women will develop breast cancer at some point in their lives. With such a high number, it's only natural to wonder what else we might be able to do to prevent this number from rising. I The ABCs of Healthy Fruits (Part One) By : Scott Meyers All fruits are healthy to the human body in specific ways. A combination of fruits in your diet can help to keep you healthy, and cure certain diseases as well. A Diet Primer For Health Food And Vitamins By : Deborah Prosser Quite often, we want to eat healthier but don’t know exactly how to start. Sometimes food you think might be good may in fact not be right for you, and vice-versa. This article looks at some simple diet changes you can start to make right away that will improve your overall health. How Important is Folic Acid? By : Scott Meyers Folic acid, sometimes known as vitamin B9, is a crucial B-vitamin for people to take. It's been estimated that 40 percent of American women do not have enough folic acid in their systems. Artichokes Are A Strange But Healthy Food By : Aaron Stanlich Artichokes have been around for a long time, but did you know about their healthy benefits? Top Five Tips for Maintaining Optimal Nutrition By : David Timms Adopt the phrase moderation. At no time should you consider some foods 'bad' and other foods good. Rather, all foods can be nourishing if they are eaten in moderation. Chocolate cake will not make you fat if you don't eat it every day for dinner! Durian Fruit: History and Associate Legends By : Mich Crawley The Durian is a fruit formed by the Malvaceae, a plant which is in the same family as the hibiscus, okra, and cotton tree family. This fruit is widely known and used in Southeast Asia. The Asians consider this to be the “King of Fruits” because of its distinctive size, odour, and husk. You may be surprised to learn that the Durian was named to mean “thorny fruit.” Health Foods Are Beneficial In Many Ways By : Jim Brown Many health conscious individuals have turned to preparing their meals with health foods, or they might have thought they were healthy until they opened their daily newspapers or a magazine and read about several items on their shopping list that were actually bad for their families in one way or another. Local Food versus Organic By : Mich Crawley Many people all around the world have never really thought that there is a difference between local food and organic. In fact, there is a difference. Locally grown food may or may not be grown organically and not all organic food is locally grown. The Healthiest Foods You Can Find - the Top Five (Part One) By : Scott Meyers And here we are at the Food Oscars, waiting for the envelope (please!) What are the healthiest foods you can eat, and how do they help you to live better? The Top Five Healthiest Foods (Part Two) By : Scott Meyers As we continue in the Oscar ceremonies for healthiest foods, we have two awards for Best Supporting Actor: Berries and Whole Grains. The Raw Food Diet By : Sandra Kim Leong Find out more about the several benefits to the raw food diet. Eating Healthier as We Age By : Scott Meyers Our bodies' demands change as we age. Although aging is associated with slowing down, we don't have to accept all the downsides, and can fight back by eating properly and controlling our weight. What is the Raw Food Diet? By : Russel Esquibel Most health buffs these days consider eating raw foods as a good way of having a healthy life. However, there are also some people who ask themselves that “is the abandonment of the eating habit that you grew up a good idea? Which Is The Healthier Choice For Texans: Margarine or Butter? By : Pat Carpenter Both are yellowish and taste great on fresh baked bread. But for individuals who live in Dallas, Houston and elsewhere in Texas, both butter and margarine have their health pluses and minuses. New Superfruit in Town: Acai By : Hillary Marshak Move over blueberries, acai berries are the new powerhouse for antioxidants. Popping up in juices, teas, and smoothies all over, the acai berries provide a healthy boost to any diet! Delicious Ways to Reduce Cholesterol With Out Drugs By : Sophie Cosic Those of us with unfavorable cholesterol scores are constantly bombarded with the importance of controlling LDL-HDL levels. Unfortunately, many of the drugs prescribed for cholesterol reduction can have serious side effects such as fatigue, muscle cramps, brain fog, etc. Trying a natural adjustment to your diet may be a better and less risky way to tame the cholesterol beast. Foods To Consider For An Acid Reflux Diet By : Lee Dobbins Here's some tips on what and what not to eat for an acid reflux diet. Aging Well with Nutrition By : Kathleen Dedon I have been interested in nutrition for almost forty years, and I think this has definitely been instrumental in enabling me to maintain good health over the years. Eat Beans and Lentils for Good Health! By : Scott Meyers Beans and lentils are healthy foods. They are sometimes neglected as a good source for health and nutrition because they can be perceived as boring and flavorless. Eat Peppers for Good Health! By : Scott Meyers Eating peppers is a great way to stay healthy. Besides tasting great, peppers contribute to fighting disease, improving your respiratory health, and stimulating the digestive tract. What Food Companies Don't Want You To Know About Genetically Modified Foods By : Craig Howell Don't want genetically altered foods on your table?Chances are you are probably already eating them. Why You Need an Omega Vitamin Supplement Everyday By : Grant Eckert With all of the health supplements available, it can be confusing to decide which ones are more important than others. Since every supplement seems to be offering a number of benefits, which ones are the ones that you should be taking everyday versus those that you should only take on an occasional basis? To help answer this question, you should know that Omega vitamins can offer you daily benefits for your body - here is what you need to know. Keeping Your Immune System Healthy - 3 Tips By : Grant Eckert When every day it seems that a new virus is out to attack you, it's no wonder that people are looking for smart ways to improve their immune system. Our body's natural defense system was designed to handle even the scariest of infections - but only if we treat it right. Here are three tips that you can use to make sure your bug-fighting body can fend off the latest course of what's going around your office or house. Just What Is Organic Food? By : Jerry Johnson Organic food is produced by farmers who emphasize the use of renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance environmental quality for future generations. Organic meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products come from animals that are given no antibiotics or growth hormones. Calcium: It Does A Body Good By : Jim Brown Calcium is the most abundant mineral that is in the human body. Almost all of the calcium in our body, over ninety nine percent, is stored in two places, your teeth and bones. Anti Aging Foods . By : David Cowley fighe the aging process ith Anti Aging Foods What to Know About Fatty Acids By : Scott Meyers Fatty acids are one of the essential ingredients in your nutrition. While they may seem to be unhealthy, there are certain types that can be essential in helping you to gain the proper nutrients and to stay healthy. Magnesium: Are You Lacking It? By : Lena Butler While magnesium may not sound all that important because it is not a “vitamin” it is more important than you can possibly imagine.Not only does magnesium keep your heart, bones and mind healthy, it also can reduce the effects of autism, help diabetes and limit the affects of anxiety disorders. Keeping Tabs on Homocysteine: Prevention, Testing and Treatment By : Lena Butler Homocysteine is an essential element of the human body. It is actually something called a homologue of cysteine, which is an amino acid. While homocysteine is naturally occurring in the body, in high levels it can be very dangerous to your wellbeing. Elevated homocysteine can occur when the body is deficient on one or more of: Folic Acid Deficiency: Warning Signs You May Be Out of Balance By : Lena Butler Folic acid is an essential component of the human body. Folic acid and folate are water-soluble and are actually a form of vitamin B9. We all get our folic acid from the foods we eat. Or, if your diet is not naturally rich in folate, you can take a supplement to get your levels back in order. All About Manganese: Why Keeping It In Check Is Vital To Your Health By : Lena Butler Manganese is required in the body in order for the enzymes to act as they should. I mean, really, manganese has a hand in just about everything from proper thyroid and adrenal gland activity to mental function. That is why it is so important to maintain a healthy level of manganese at all times. All About Folic Acid: Why You Need Folic Acid and How to Keep It By : Lena Butler Folic acid is essential to the human body. Also known as folate, it is the water soluble form of Vitamin B9. Vitamin B9 is responsible for the production of new cells and replication of DNA. I would say that is a pretty tall order to fill. So when the levels of folic acid are not quite right in the body, you can really tell it. All About Cortisol and What it Does to Our Body? By : Lena Butler Cortisol is a hormone that is essential to proper body function. It is produced by the adrenal cortex in the adrenal gland and is one of the primary factors in the body’s stress response. So much so that it is often referred to as the stress hormone because it raises the blood pressure during times of stress. 10 Ways to Find Out If You Are Unhealthy By : Lena Butler The human body consists of a complex network of processes all working together in a seamless rhythm. Most of the time, we only learn of certain bodily processes when there is a problem with one of them. In fact, you probably won’t even know what certain substances are contained in your body until you have either too much or too little of them. Signs of Elevated Manganese Levels By : Lena Butler Manganese is another one of those essential nutrients the body needs in order to function properly. It is present in all living organisms and works alongside enzymes. While it is working down at the microscopic level, manganese has full body effects and is necessary in order for the adrenal glands and thyroid to function as they should. On Both Sides of the Niacin Scale: Signs of Toxicity and Deficiency By : Lena Butler Niacin is an essential part of the human body. Also known as Vitamin B3, it works hard in the process of metabolism and even aids in the process of DNA repair. It is also vital in the area of hormone production, aiding the adrenal glands in this process. Because niacin is so vital to normal body function, it is even more harmful when this substance becomes off kilter. Meaning, when you have too much or too little niacin, problems are sure to arise. Prevent Eating Disorders In Order To Maintain a Healthy Body By : Nishanth Reddy Preventing eating disorders can be possible with some preventive measures. Here are five preventive measures that can perform in order to keep eating disorders at bay. Powerful Antioxidant Vitamin E By : Carolyn Bell Smith Vitamin E and other vitamins are organic compounds that the body needs to grow and maintain good health. Vitamin E promotes a thriving circulatory system, and works against irregular clotting of blood. There are two groups of vitamins they are fat and water soluble. Chronic health conditions could affect the body ability to absorb vitamins, be sure to check with your health care provider. High Fiber Diets By : Stephen Campbell Fiber is mostly polysaccharides composed of glucose units, but human digestive enzymes cannot break the bonding of these units. Know The Health Risks For Eating Disorder Prevention By : Sandra Kim Leong What can happen to your body when you develop an eating disorder? Find out the health consequences whether you are an anorexic, bulimic or a binge eater. A Helpful Process Towards Becoming a Vegetarian By : Scott Meyers Consider becoming a vegetarian. By eliminating meat from your diet, and reducing the amount of other animal products that you consume, you can improve you overall health. Children and Nutrition in Todays Real World By : Scott Meyers It is very hard for us as parents to compete against processed fast food fun meals and to ensure that our children are eating a healthy balanced diet. Antioxidants: The Best Antiaging Secret By : Corbin Newlyn Many of us want to stop the aging clock. While we can't stop it entirely we can slow it down dramtically. Read on and find out how. Organic This ... Organic That - What Exactly is "Organic" Food? By : Tom Nuckels Everywhere we hear the words organic and organically grown. It seems everyone is beginning to get on the organic band wagon, but what is organic, and how does one know when he gets it? Hopefully the USDA can give us a hand. Vitamin B12 Deficiency: Prevention, Testing and Treatment By : Berger A Vitamin B12 deficiency can really be quite serious. A lot of people don’t even know of this condition, which is a considerable problem if people want to prevent it! However, there is one group of individuals that should be especially cautious when it comes to this sort of lack: vegans. Signs and Symptoms of Vitamin B12 Deficiency By : Brenda Stokes Vitamin B12 is responsible for much in the body and never is that more apparent than when you become B12 deficient. It is vitally important in the process of DNA synthesis and even has a role in neurological function. In order for the body to process B12 properly, you need to have several organs functioning in perfect harmony including the pancreas, stomach, small intestine and intrinsic factor. Signs and Symptoms of Vitamin B6 Deficiency By : Brenda Stokes Vitamin B6 is vital to normal body function as it is involved in starting reactions involving substances called amino acids. It is a real team player as well. When processed in combination with vitamin B12 and folic acid, B6 can help prevent and fight heart disease as it can help to process homocysteine, a substance often associated with various cardiovascular problems. Surprise! Foods Can Heal You! By : Scott Meyers There are a great number of foods that are healing in nature to the human body. Many of these foods may surprise you. A Brief Overview of Foods that Heal By : Scott Meyers More and more research studies are showing that a variety of foods have the ability to heal the body thanks to the abundance of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that many of them contain. This article will review several types of food that are good for our health. Paying Attention To Vitamin A By : Jim Brown Vitamin A is sometimes also called Carotenoids or Retinol. It is a fat soluble vitamin. This vitamin is essential for us to form and keep healthy teeth, a healthy skeleton, and healthy soft tissue, mucous membranes, and skin. Forget About An Apple A Day - There Are Lots Of Places To Find Vitamin C! By : MIKE SELVON Taking a vitamin C tablet to ensure that you are keeping your immune system running well is very popular. How to Manage Your Mood with Food: A Meal by Meal Guide By : Susie Cortright Here is a meal by meal guide to eating for energy and managing your mood with food. Fast Food, Slow Death? By : R. Adam Shore A nation on the go, fast food chains recording record sales and if you're not careful you are dying a slow death. What you need are a few healthful hints and facts on fast food. Vegans At Risk Of Vitamin B12 Deficiency By : MIKE SELVON Vegetarians and vegans often claim to have healthier eating habits than meat eaters. In many ways, this is true, but there are certain risks associated with a diet that does not include any animal products. The Importance And Benefits Of Vitamin K By : MIKE SELVON If your list of vitamins only goes from A to D, you're missing something vital to your health: vitamin K. The Importance And Benefits Of Vitamin D By : MIKE SELVON There is one healthy benefit of sun exposure: we need it to produce vitamin D. Whole Grains and How They Help You to Stay Healthy By : Scott Meyers Whole grains are rightly touted as one of the best sources of fiber. Whole grains should be a part of every individual's daily diet, as they are extremely beneficial to health for a multitude of reasons. What to Know About Riboflavin By : Scott Meyers Riboflavin is also known as vitamin B2 or vitamin G and is one of the most essential ingredients to be included in a daily diet. It has several qualities to it that can help with your body and increase your everyday health. Take Your Natural Vitamin The Old-Fashioned Way - Eat It! By : MIKE SELVON Once upon a time, in a land before vitamin supplements, people used to stay healthy by eating the right foods for natural vitamin requirements. Factors that May Contribute to Eating Disorders By : Scott Meyers Eating disorders represent a range of complex afflictions that can difficult to understand. Even health professionals today do not have a complete understanding of eating disorders. 5 Simple Tips For Eating Healthy By : Adrian Adams In this age of fast food and 5 minute meals in a box, it can be difficult to eat healthy. Healthy eating is very important in to maintain the proper weight, stay energized and keep our mind functioning to its maximum capability. Antioxidants- What does it do? By : Zach Thompson Antioxidants are those molecules available in human body that prevent or slow down oxidation. They defend the destructive free radicals formed in the metabolism and due to other external factors. 10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Anemia By : Christy Berger Anemia is, essentially, what happens when the body is starved for oxygen. This occurs because the blood is lacking either a sufficient amount of red blood cells or the appropriate levels of hemoglobin. Liquid Calories Count! By : Dave Elger This article takes a look at liquid calories in the American diet and provides recommendations for intake. The Raw Food Diet, is it Right for You? By : Scott Meyers The Raw Food Diet is one of first things that come to mind when someone hears or sees the word "diet". In this type of diet, you only eat foods that are not cooked. In this way, it is believed you gain all of the available nutrients contained within the food. Macrobiotic Dieting in Harmony with Our Environments By : Scott Meyers Macrobiotic dieting is different from most other diets. This type of technique uses awareness as its basis. From there, you choose different foods to include in your diet, depending on specific conditions. An understanding of the underlying principles of macrobiotics can enhance any diet you may try later on. Apricots Are Loading With Nutritional Goodies By : Aaron Stanlich Apricots are somewhat lesser known in society, but pack a super nutritional punch. Managing Cholesterol - What You Need to Know By : Grant Eckert In order to manage cholesterol, you, first have to know what it is and what it does. Only then, is it possible to understand it and find a way to control unhealthy levels. This may mean changing the way you live and adopting a healthy or healthier lifestyle. It may mean a change in eating habits or a resolve to lose weight. It all depends upon the levels of cholesterol in your blood and what your doctor determines is right for you. Digestive Health and Three Things You Can Do to Achieve it By : Grant Eckert History credits Napoleon with saying: "An army marches on its stomach." He could well have stated, "A healthy army marches on a healthy digestive system." In fact, a hale and hearty digestive system is responsible for overall general health. To maintain and keep it sound involves three things: what you eat, when you eat it and proper exercise. Are Antioxidants Your Antidote to Aging? By : Tom Nuckels Fresh fruits and vegetables may be your secret to lasting youth rather than a magic pill or potion! Carrots, spinach, and broccoli (among other vegetables) contain compounds known as antioxidants, which research suggests may be powerful weapons in the war against premature aging. 6 Tips for Eating Healthy While Dining Out By : Yuki Shoji Unless you're a total recluse you will never be able to completely avoid dining out all of your life. Phytonutrients-Are They Good for You? By : Zach Thompson Recent research has shown that Phytonutrients are in fact surprisingly good for you. They strengthen the immune system and may help in deterring cancer. Phytonutrients are also very powerful antitoxins. Autism, Probiotics And The Lowly Sandwich By : Jean Shaw My son has autism and like many autistic individuals his diet had been a major issue. It is getting better though. Phytochemicals-Biochemical Found in Plants By : Zach Thompson Phytochemicals are biochemical found in plants. They are used as protection against the many elements of nature that can harm them. These are the chemicals that give plants their unique characteristics; texture, smell, flavor, and color. Apples - Crunch Your Way to Healthy Nutrition By : Aaron Stanlich Apples are high in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. They're fat-free, cholesterol-free, and low in sodium. In short, eating apples is a smart part of a healthy lifestyle. Why fish oil is brain fuel By : David McEvoy Most people will have heard that fish is good for the brain but not everyone understands just why the fatty acids found in fish are so important, and are still unaware of what happens if they don’t get enough in their diet. We are, what we absorb, not what we eat. By : Mich Crawley Our modern diet is so far removed from the diet our ancestors ate, and from nature that many of the essential chemicals our body needs to maintain itself are missing. Ancient hunter gathers would have lived on a diet of fresh fruits, vegetables, meat and fish. In comparison our diets are full of over processed carbohydrates, salt, sugar, fats and a huge number of chemicals in the form of colours, additives, preservatives, artificial flavorings – to name just a few. Eating the Way Your Body Wants to Be Fed By : Scott Meyers Did you know that you need to eat something every three hours in order to maintain steady blood sugar and energy levels? When you get that hungry feeling it's too late. How to Find a Diet That Fits Your Nutrition Needs By : Scott Meyers Living a balanced life and having a balanced diet is critical to maintaining sufficient energy levels. However, every individual needs something different. Protect and Improve Your Health With Antioxidants By : abel Every minute of every day the cells of our bodies are assaulted by particles called oxygen free radicals, also called oxidants. We can’t escape free radicals because our cells produce them during normal metabolism. Additionally, our every day environment contains an abundance of free radicals. You Are What You Eat - The Basis of a Healthy Diet is Good Nutrition By : abel If you are looking to reduce weight but also see an overall improvement in your health, you will no doubt be aware that it is not just a case of burning more calories than you take in. Good nutrition skills are also part of the equation simply because proper nutrition can help to reduce your risk of a variety of health problems. Feed Your Brain the Right Foods By : Lambert Klein Studies do indicate that the diet has a role on our IQ. Your brain's health not only depends on how much you eat but what you eat. This goes for fat as well. There are good and bad fats. Some of the better fats include olive oil and fish oil that contains omega fatty acids. Fast Food - Hidden Dangers By : Andrew Poole A look at the consequences on our health of fast food diets, as shown in the film "Super Size Me". 5 Tips On Proper Nutrition For Healthy Aging By : Reuben John Exercise and an active lifestyle are important but nothing is more important than proper nutrition.Proper food is critical for healthy aging. Complete Recovery From Bulimia Without Drugs: Serotonin From Foods? By : Ksana Vera A serotonin-friendly diet that is tailor-made to fight bulimia must, therefore, include in plenty foods like complex carbohydrates, fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds, and protein preferably from vegetarian sources. Does oily fish reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia? By : David McEvoy People who eat a diet high in oily fish might significantly reduce their risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in later life according to research by Tufts University and published in the journal Archives of Neurology. 4 Health Benefits of Watermelons By : Yuki Shoji When you were young, eating watermelon was about taste, but now that you're older it's more than just taste that should inspire you to eat lots of watermelon each year when the season arises. 4 Health Benefits of Sword Fish By : Yuki Shoji As Omega 3 essential oils have been shown in scientific studies to be an excellent addition to a healthy diet, the popularity of sword fish has grown, as it is an excellent source of this nutrient. Eating Your Best For Your Age By : Reuben John Based on your medical history or any illnesses you have, a doctor or a nutritionist will be able to tell yo what you should eat that will be best for your body and your life. Healthy Eating for the Whole Family By : Wendy Wood Traditionally, dieting has been centered on adopting a specialized meal plan until such time as the needed weight is lost. Modern views of dieting tend to focus more on adopting a new way of viewing food and changing our lifestyle to reflect a healthy, balanced and satisfying way of eating. Slow Aging With A 50-70% Raw Food Diet! By : Randy Powell Modern advertising is constantly pounding us with ads about how and where to eat. Or what we should be eating. Common sense tells us that a much of this “food” is unhealthy but it taste so good that you can’t resist. What is sure to eventually happen is a downward spiral of your physical health if you are not willing to change your diet. As scientific research figure out what foods promote a strong and vibrant body, it is becoming clear that many of diseases that are conne...
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