Hidden Health Benefits In Planting a Vegetable Garde
Planting a vegetable garden will promote good health and give you some nice gentle exercise. By planting and tending to your garden you control what you eat as well as how it is grown plus it just doesn’t getting any fresher than this.
Chocolate May Be An Unsung Hero Afterall - But There Is A Catch...
There is so much controversy surrounding chocolate these days as to whether it is good for you or not that I had to dive in here early in 2007 and lay down the facts for you.
The Benefits of Yogurt
Yogurt is still offered as a health food today. Eating one or two cups on most days is very beneficial for your health. When its important components, namely live cultures (probiotics), protein, calcium and B vitamins, work together, they are responsible
An Overview of Trans Fat
The reason food nutrition labels in the United States do not list a Percent Daily Value for trans fat is because it is unknown what an appropriate level of trans fat is, other than it should be low. The AHA recommends no more than 1 percent of your total
THe Energy Diet
The recommendation to eat a variety of colorful foods is based upon extensive research that demonstrates that these whole, unadulterated foods provide optimal nutrition. For instance, a red pepper is not just a colorful addition to your salad; it’s a foo
Heart Disease, Aspirin, Antioxidants, Red, Red Wine: What Should We Do?
The American Heart Association does not recommend antioxidant vitamin supplements until the studies are complete and data is available. At this time they recommend people continue to eat a variety of nutrient-rich foods daily from all the basic food grou
Basil – King of All Herbs a Healthy and Tasty Herb For All
The herb basil is used in cooking universally, and also for medicinal purposes. It’s a great herb and one everyone should consider using in their diet.
What's That Your Eating?
Many people think that eating is the only thing in life; this is what I call living to eat NOT eating to live. Some people plan their whole day around food. Some people just eat when others share because they want to feel part of something.
Sports Nutrition Education
Sports nutrition education based on a high carbohydrate content diet should not be confused with the long-established practice of carb-loading, in which athletes would eat practically nothing but carbs and sugars right before competing. Studies have show
Your Guide To Eating Right
"Eating right" is easier than we think. Including foods that are high in nutrient value is simple. Stopping at the fruit and vegetable aisle in the neighborhood grocery store or the favorite outdoor market can add up to big health gains.
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