Food Selection for Gastric Bypass Patients (12 Jun 2006) The bulk of concern surrounding stomach-stamping procedures is emanating from the medical community. Some experts are worried that individuals opting for this rather dramatic surgery are not prepared to make post-procedure lifestyle changes. They point out that since stomach stapling reduces the size of the stomach, and therefore the amount of food that a person can digest is severely reduced, an individual must be fully equipped to eat wisely after the procedure. This "wise eating" must include both the volume of post-procedure food that is eaten, and the number of calories that are eaten on a daily basis.
Antioxidants - Your Best Defense Against Disease and Aging (12 Jun 2006) Studies support the benefits of eating a diet rich in fruits and
vegetables. This is due to their high antioxidant value. Why are
antioxidants so important? Because they have a proven track record
of fighting free radicals.
Calculating Your Calorie Needs (12 Jun 2006) In order to eat fewer calories than you need, you have to determine how many calories you actually need. Adults can calculate their approximate energy needs using the following formula..
Explanation of Ambrotose (12 Jun 2006) Mannatech's glyconutrient blend, Ambrotose, provides raw materials for the body to use to promote optimal cellular communication. What does that mean?
Personal Wellness Program (12 Jun 2006) Many people do not know where to begin a personal wellness program. Here are a few keys to maintaining a personal wellness program...
What Is an Essential Fat? (12 Jun 2006) Basically, there are two truly essential fatty acids, Linoleic and Linolenic. You may have heard of these referred to as Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids.
Fluoride in Drinking Water (12 Jun 2006) What benefits are there, do we really want Fluoride put in our Drinking Water? There are enough chemicals added to the water already.
Fluoride Debate Continues (12 Jun 2006) The debate on Fluoride in Drinking Water continues, is it good for our Childrens teeth. The surveys that are available do not seem to go one way or the other.
An Open Letter to Mankind (12 Jun 2006) Dr Iain MacRobert talks about the importance of sugars for everday health as well as the implications of sugars in fibromyalgia & arthritis.
Missing Link to the Immune System (12 Jun 2006) Carbohydrates have long been overlooked - thought just to be energy or calories and play no other significant role. But recent science has found eight super carbohydrates that are essential for the production and proper function of glycoproteins.
Heart Friendly Foods (12 Jun 2006) Heart disease results when plaque builds up inside the arterial walls, which causes a partial or complete obstruction of blood flow. This reduces flow of blood to heart and may result in angina. There are certain foods that lower cholesterol and thus the risk of heart disease.
Juice Sensibility (12 Jun 2006) There are some nutrients like certain antioxidants that do an outstanding job fighting lung cancer, stroke and heart disease. By cooking away anywhere from 74% to 97% of these nutrients, you are actually doing yourself a disservice and a potentially lethal one at that.
Vegetarian Lifestyle (12 Jun 2006) If you have an attack of the blues, try drinking some tea made from walnut. Walnuts are plentiful with the mood boosting chemical serotonin.
Blood Type and Diet (12 Jun 2006) "Eating right to suit your blood type" is a subject that is come up a lot in the chat rooms lately, so as promised, here is more information about the topic. For those of you who have cancer, low blood sugar, are on medication or are diabetic, check this plan out with your doctor before embarking on any new diet.
Minerals, Minerals, Minerals (12 Jun 2006) Learn more about the importance of minerals. Find a list of minerals and the diseases that occur when you are deficient in these minerals. Then,find which are the foods highest in the various minerals.
Carrots : The Master Key For Healthy Living! (12 Jun 2006) It slows ageing, promotes healthy vision, has anti-cancer properties, increases immunity towards various chronic diseases. Yes, carrot does it all for you. This natural health booster enhances your health on various grounds and fills in the essential vitamins to your body like pro-vitamin A, B3, C and E. Other important advantages of carrot besides those mentioned above includes preventing various gastrointestinal complaints like colic and ulcers and it also prevents heart attacks and cancer by reduces cholestrol levels as it has high soluble fibre levels.
Protein: Common or Missing Link? (12 Jun 2006) Protein, and the amino acids that comprise protein, are essential for life itself. Every system within the body depends, directly or indirectly, on protein. In fact, because protein regulates hormones, some cases of depression or anxiety are actually instigated and perpetuated by either a lack of protein, or the body's inability to fortify its neurological system with this critical macronutrient.