Archive for the ‘Nutrition’ Category

Understanding Body Fat For Better Health

Monday, January 30th, 2012

Health Professionals universally agree that too much body fat is a risk for serious health problems.  Some of these problems include hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes mellitus, heart disease and joint disease.  Research demonstrates that too much fat in certain areas of the body is a health risk factor.  For example, extra fat around the abdomen [...]

The Facts of Losing Weight

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

If you are serious about losing weight, you must consume fewer calories than you burn. It is that simple. This is the way to lose weight. You can take as many wonder pills and potions as you want. You can exercise all day. If you consume more calories than you burn, you are not going [...]

Secrets To Losing Weight Effectively

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

You should be very cautious of snacking. This is because many people do not pay attention to how much food they are consuming when they are snacking. The calories can add up very quickly. Another secret is to avoid eating while you are cooking. When you’re cooking it is very easy to sample the food, [...]

Obesity And Heart Disease

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

Coronary heart disease or CHD is narrowing of small blood vessels that feed oxygen and blood to the heart. It is the leading cause of death in the United States today for both women and men. It is commonly caused from plaque build-up in the arteries of the heart. Some people refer to this as [...]

The Health Benefits of Coconut Oil

Saturday, January 7th, 2012

For many years, nutritionists and healthcare professionals have preached the benefits of a low fat diet. We have been taught that reducing fat is the key to a healthy diet and losing the pounds. However, when it comes to your overall health, cutting out all of the fat just doesn’t cut it. You need fat [...]

Juicing For Better Health

Thursday, January 5th, 2012

It is well understood that one of the best ways to improve your health and prevent disease is to make sure you are eating plenty of vegetables. It is even better to eat vegetables that are locally grown, organic and raw. One effective way to increase your vegetable intake is to juice them. Juicing helps [...]

Understanding Obesity

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012

Obesity is a widespread problem in the U.S. today. It is a condition that is a result of excess body fat that accumulates over time. It causes an adverse effect on our health and can also reduce our life expectancy. It is associated with many health problems. Body mass index, which is a measurement that [...]

Malic Acid And Fibromyalgia

Thursday, December 22nd, 2011

Malic acid is found naturally in the body. It is obtained through food sources and synthesized in the body through the citric acid or Krebs cycle. It is a contributor to the sour taste in fruits, such as in green apples or grapes. It is often used as a food additive. It was first extracted [...]

Foods To Help Inflammation

Tuesday, December 20th, 2011

Inflammation can help the body respond to stress and help in healing, but too much of it is not a good thing. If you have a cold or virus, your body may respond with inflammation which will help get rid of the virus and then the inflammation disappears. It may also occur after an injury [...]

The Love Of Soda And Our Health

Saturday, December 17th, 2011

People in America consume a huge amount of soda. If you go to the grocery store, there is often an entire isle devoted to soda. According to studies, the average American drinks over two servings of soda per day. This includes every man, woman and child. A regular 12 ounce can of soda contains approximately [...]