food and nutrition

Health


  1. That Undercover Vitamin
    Good ol' Vitamin D is one sneaky intruder. He's not even a vitamin at all. But check out what he can do for your body, and how you can put his talents to work to improve your health.

  2. Can Nutrition Help Slow Down the Aging Process?
    Here are a few things that you can do to plan for better nutrition in your diet and a healthier life as you get older:

  3. Soy Much News
    The recent months have been marked by many new studies about soy, so many that it can be difficult to keep up. Here is a summary of the latest important findings on the famous bean.

  4. Hoodia Heaven
    As a certified gym rat, I'm constantly talking to different people about supplements, weight loss products, and diet foods. If it's out there, I've heard of it and probably know someone who has tried it. In the past few months, I've talked to more people about the weight loss supplement hoodia than any other product. Here are some of the things people I know have said about hoodia...

  5. How To Find Really Healthy Food in the Grocery Store
    We all try and stick to choosing healthy items when grocery shopping or eating out, but how well do we really know our foods? Discover how to find out about reading between the lines, what to look out for in labels and how to dine out healthily.

  6. Essential Nutrition For Every Woman
    As a woman, your body is very complex. Throughout every phase of your life you will require extra care and nutritional support. Today's scientific advances support a number of natural choices for women, like soy. Still, the fact remains that calcium, folic acid and iron continue to be the most important nutrients that can impact a woman's total health.

  7. Improve Your Health With Fiber
    Your fiber intake is a critical factor in weight loss and general well-being. Health professionals advise that adults should eat at least 25-35 grams of fiber each day. The current average in western countries such as Australia and the United States is well below the recommended levels. For many people, increasing your fiber intake would very likely lead to improved health outcomes.

  8. Many Uses For The Humble Dandelion
    Many people think of Dandelions as a nuisance. This time of year, I always hear folks sharing ideas on how to get rid of those darn dandelions and which poisons work the best. On the other end of the spectrum, there are those throughout the world who welcome and embrace the dandelion as both food and medicine.

  9. Healthy Eating Shopping List
    Healthy eating starts with careful planning and organization. Since fresh produce has a very limited shelf life, regular grocery shopping is a must. Creating a menu for the week and writing out a shopping list will save you time and money; while helping you stick to healthy recipes. Local health food stores and farmer markets are very money-wise solutions. Plus, frequent visits will allow you expand your culinary horizons as well as mingle with other health-concerned people. ...

  10. Six Simply Ways To Eat More Heathily
    With so much 'diet advice' around today it is little wonder if you feel somewhat confused. Whether you are wanting to lose weight, maintain your weight or help your family eat more healthfully....these six, simple ideas will help you to eat more heathfully.