The Importance of Water (12 Jun 2006) Water is very important in therapeutic diets because two-thirds of the body consists of water, which naturally means that it is the most important nutrient.
The Increase of Allergies and Sensitivities (12 Jun 2006) Allergies and sensitivities seem to be on the increase, more and more people seem to be suffering from them nowadays.
The Modern Day Food Industry (12 Jun 2006) The modern food industry rears its animals, grows its crops, manufactures and markets its foods with the impetus to cut costs, produce and sell more products.
The Sodium/potassium Balance (12 Jun 2006) The sodium/potassium balance: The main positively charged electrolyte that is found in the extracellular fluids which baths all the body cells is sodium. A pump in the cell membrane maintains high levels of sodium inside the cells to offset that in the extracellular fluid. Sodium chloride (salt) is found in table salt, salted crisps, bacon, salted nuts, tinned products especially ones that contain brine, meat pastes, pates, ready-prepared foods, sauces and packet soups, stock cubes, yeast extracts and cured, smoked and pickled fish and meat.
Total Body Load (12 Jun 2006) 'Total body load' is the phrase used to describe a principle that relate to factors that bring stress onto the body that lead to an overload on the body which results in illnesses.
Wheat and a Refined Western Type Diet (12 Jun 2006) Wheat in the diet has many disadvantages. White flour which is used in many types of bread and confectionary is very popular in western societies; it is 70% extraction from the original wheat grain which results in it having only a quarter of the vitamins as wholemeal flour.
Zinc Deficiency (12 Jun 2006) There is a range of effects that signal zinc deficiency such as retardation of growth in children, male reproduction, low blood sugar, poor bone growth, brain disorders, high blood cholesterol, poor circulation, eating disorders, problems with female reproduction, poor skin, nails and hair conditions and poor sense of taste and smell.
Migraines Retreat With Diet Modifications (12 Jun 2006) The research is clear, food intolerance, allergies, and hypersensitivities are key triggers of headaches and migraines. Although each migraine sufferer may react to a different food or group of foods, there are a few which seem to pop up as frequent offenders: dairy (including milk, cheeses, and yogurt), wheat, eggs, soy, corn, citrus, chocolate, coffee, beef, yeast, red wine, and processed foods with additives and preservatives.
Minerals (12 Jun 2006) In an ideal world, we would get all our minerals from the food that we eat
The Benefits of Aloe Vera (12 Jun 2006) Information on aloe vera: what it is; how it works; the health benefits; and how to take it.
The 12 Most Pesticide-Ridden Fruits and Veggies (12 Jun 2006) Choosing safe fruit and vegetables is essential. We provide a quick view of the safest non-organic produce and the most dangerous. Keep yourself and your little ones free of pesticide-infested produce.
The Benefits of Healthy Nutrition (12 Jun 2006) The benefits of healthy nutrition are many. Find out what some of the advantages are to eating healthy daily in this article.
Healthy Nutrition for Children (12 Jun 2006) A guide to nutrition for children - children need the best nutrition available to help them grow healthy and strong. read this article to find out more.
Turning an Addictive Snack into a Complete Meal (12 Jun 2006) The proliferation of fast food restaurants, convenience stores, and vending machines in virtually every corner of residential America has created a serious nutritional problem. "Snacking" - a harmless-sounding verb that deceptively implies something unobjectionable - has reached addictive proportions[i]. There is a solution.
The Danger of Curbing Hunger Artificially (12 Jun 2006) Unhealthy eating is a harmful problem in America, and contrary to a very outdated perception, this harm is not limited to those who suffer from obesity[1]. In reality, according to the Directors of Health Promotion and Education, the majority of Americans exhibit unhealthy eating habits, with just over one in four women and only one in five men claiming to eat the minimum five daily servings of vegetables and fruits[i].
Not All Protein is Created Equally (12 Jun 2006) America's focus on nutritious eating began to receive national attention in the 1940s when President Roosevelt introduced the RDA, or Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) model. This model, which took on the shape of a pyramid in the 1980s (and hence now goes by the term "food pyramid"), has gone through a number of iterations since its inception more than 60 years ago.
Inactive Alert: Essential Proteins for Sedentary People (12 Jun 2006) While the value of protein in diet has been accepted and promoted within the athletic community, it has been less well disseminated within the very large sedentary population. Currently making up about 25% of Americans - or 1 in every 4 people - sedentary people are defined as those who undertake less than half an hour of moderate physical activity per day.
Finding the Elusive Complete-Protein Source (12 Jun 2006) Images of "protein powder" containers with accomplished bodybuilders on their labels help inform consumers that protein is a critical macronutrient in strength training success. Yet what is sometimes lost in this protein-bodybuilding link is that protein is an essential component for everyone, regardless of physical activity. Even those who live sedentary lives must ensure that their protein intake is complete and balanced.
Exposing the Best Source of Protein Myth (12 Jun 2006) One of the reasons that the search for the best source of protein is so widespread is because of its critical importance within a healthy diet. All bodily functions are aided, directly or indirectly, by protein. In addition to being an essential energy source, protein is a component of every body cell, and among other vital contributions, helps in the creation, maintenance, and repair of muscle tissue.
