Free Radicals - Should I Be Concerned About Them? (12 Jun 2006) Two of the most used terms in health and food advertising these days are "free radicals and antioxidants". What are they and why are they so heavily advertised?
Sports Nutrition Basics (12 Jun 2006) Sports are fun but if you are really serious about making it a part of your life and excel then the importance of sports nutrition is not new to you.
Aspartame: How Sweet It Is? (12 Jun 2006) Aspartame, more commonly known as NutraSweet or Equal, is one of the most toxic substances being consumed today. The artificial sweetener, currently used in over 4,000 products worldwide, entertains a sordid past and has been one of the most tested and debated food additives in the history of the FDA. While the manufacturer maintains that aspartame is not a danger to your health, the scientific studies don't necessarily agree. The FDA has approved the product for mass consumption, in spite of overwhelming evidence that aspartame can have neurotoxic, metabolic, allergenic, fetal and carcinogenic effects. When you question how such a substance has not been banned, one simply needs to look at the billions of dollars generated by the sale of aspartame each year. In light of the staggering number of dollar signs involved, it's easy to see that the artificial sweetener industry has reached Big Tobacco status. With so much money at stake, the truth suffers almost as much as the health of the consumers, while the shareholders wealth continues to grow exponentially.
Beating the Common Cold Naturally (12 Jun 2006) The common cold is an acute viral infection that affects the upper respiratory tract. The common cold is more common in winter and is a viral infection which means it cannot be cured by...
Omega 3 Fish Oil EPA and Dha Explained (12 Jun 2006) There is no doubt that Omega 3 fish oil can not only help your heart and joints, but your brain too. Most people are aware of these benefits, but aren't sure whether the benefits of Omega 3 fish oil apply across the board for all types of Omega 3 fish oils.
Healthy Eating At Fast Food Places - Are You Kidding Me? (12 Jun 2006) Is it possible to eat healthfully at a fast food restaurant? The big name chains, such as McDonald's, Wendy's, Burger King, and Taco Bell want you to think so. All of these restaurants offer some type of "healthy" alternative on the menu to entice those who are watching their weight or simply wanting better options. But how healthy are these options? It depends on what you order, of course.
Whole Grain Cereals (12 Jun 2006) If you`ve been to the grocery store lately you probably have noticed the new trend going on with breakfast cereals. Many of your favorite cereals have switched to whole grain wheat as the main ingredient. Are these cereals good for you or is this just another gimmick used by companies to sell more of their product?
Trans-Fats: Out of the Frying Pan and Into the Fire (12 Jun 2006) In the rush to avoid products high in saturated fat nutritional scientists introduced a new line of products high in trans fatty acids. Nearly 50 years later we are reaping an epidemic of heart disease.
Dining Out Guide for the Health Conscious Eater (12 Jun 2006) Did you know the average restaurant meal has over 1,000 calories? That's enough to blow any healthy eating plan. Fortunately, by following a few simple guidelines, you can dine out without having to sacrifice good taste and nutrition.
Super Foods - The 10 Healthiest Foods to Eat (12 Jun 2006) The road to optimum health is not in a pill or one magic food. But there are foods that pack such a nutritional wallop and possess such powerful health benefits, that they are referred to as "super foods".
Breakfast - You Must Eat Breakfast! (12 Jun 2006) You are probably spouting all the normal excuses right about now:
I'm not hungry in the morning.
If I eat breakfast, I am hungry again before lunch.
I don't have time to make a good breakfast.
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Eating to Health? Think Again! (12 Jun 2006) A total guide on health care and nutrition. Written in simple language and brief. Explains the calorie and nutrients' requirements by various individuals, where do they get it from, how to tackle the issues of preservation and contamination of food.
