Archive for the ‘Nutrition’ Category

Resveratrol Aids In Weight Loss and Prevents Brain and Heart Damage

It is a nutrient which is commonly found in the skin of red grapes, cacao and peanuts. Blueberries and cranberries also contain this antioxidant. Read more

Pomegranate - Helpful in Lowering Blood Pressure and Improving Mood

The powers of natural antioxidants in the super-food pomegranate were known to all but recent research has revealed that the food is also helpful to lower blood pressure. It can also work towards improving your mood. A 'super-food' indeed! Read more

Fiber And Digestive Health

By educating yourself about fiber and digestive health, you will realize how important fiber is to maintaining a healthy gastrointestinal tract. A diet that is rich in fiber is usually low in sugar, fat and calories. Fibers are non-digestible carbohydrates, and can be described as any food that is classified ... Read more

Chia Seeds: Newest Omega 3 Super Food Surpasses Flax

I have to admit that when a friend of mine said "Hey, have you ever heard of Chia Seeds?" I couldn't help but immediately think of Chia Pets and wonder if she was referring to the seeds you use to "Chi-Chi-Chi-Chia!" Curious, I set out to see what they were ... Read more

Benefits for Healthy Eating: Steps to Lower Cholesterol

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that occurs naturally in the body. The body needs a small amount of cholesterol to function, produce hormones, and make vitamin D. Too much cholesterol in the blood, also called LDL, can stick to the walls of arteries - this is called plaque. Plaque ... Read more

Healthy Breakfast Ideas to Get You Going

Remember the speech "breakfast is the most important meal of the day" from you mom? Planning ahead and developing new habits will not only improve your health, it will improve the health and productivity for your whole family. Looking for healthy breakfast ideas but hard to find them? Healthy breakfast ... Read more

Trim Your Wallet While You Trim Your Waistline

One of the TOP reasons I hear from a lot of people for not eating healthy is that they can't afford it. What many people don't understand is that it costs MORE to eat pre-packaged, convenience foods than it does to eat whole foods. The problem is that because of ... Read more

Drinking Water

Good nutrition isn't just about the foods you eat, it also includes the beverages you drink. Water is a good beverage. It doesn't have any calories or artificial colorings or ...Read Full Post Read more

Low-Carb Super Bowl Party!

The Super Bowl -- in the U.S., even people who aren't football fans often get pulled in. Like most parties, those around the Super Bowl are often loaded with chips, brownies, and other high-carb fare. But you can fight back with delicious low-carb treats. If you're having a party, you'll ... Read more

The Prevalence, the Signs, and the Symptoms of Vitamin D Deficiency

This article discusses the prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency. The signs, symptoms and common sources of Vitamin D are spoken about in detail. Read more