All Entries in the "Diet & Nutrition" CategoryThere are many beliefs on health and diets in the world today. Take a look at the TV or magazine ads and that will become apparent. Vegetarianism has been popularized by cultures in the past and is the choice for many people in this day and age. Environmental health and humanitarian concerns are some of [...]
Most people are fed up with hearing doctors on day-time television programmes stating how important it is to drink the correct amount of water each day, and adverts for water filters, mineral waters and the like. And many people believe mineral water is a fad and see no need to spend money on anything other [...]
Peak physical performance is the goal of every athlete. Proper training is of vital importance to achieve this goal. But keep in mind that while exercise moves the body, food not only fuels the body but actually makes the body. We’ve all heard the analogy about needing to eat good food for high-energy fuel just [...]
Most people that try to lose weight or are thinking about it think that they will have to eat less in order to weigh less. This isn’t necessarily true but it’s a good idea to talk to your doctor about all of this before joining up with any new diet plan or weight loss program! [...]
Do you know how your body is able to absorb nutrients from food? The answer is enzymes. Our body is just filled with enzymes. In fact, all living organisms are composed of enzymes. Enzymes are essentially the ones responsible for providing life to an organism. They are involved in the composition and functioning of every [...]
What you eat and how active you are have a big impact on how much energy you have. The body takes in energy from carbohydrates, fat and protein. Metabolism is the chemical process that changes food into useable energy. If the food taken in is not balanced with the work done, the body will store [...]
Our children and grandchildren are precious to us and are priceless. Their lives have just begun, and the future is bright. Health is their most valuable asset–especially with so much more life to live. Patterns developed at a young age can be carried forward to a longer future. Positive or negative behaviors have many years [...]
God intended for us to eat whole foods- food that are found in nature and are completely unaltered by man. Food that doesn’t come in a box, is preservative free, and doesn’t have a shelf life of 5 years. Whole foods since they are fresh having not been processed contain more vitamins, nutrients, fiber, minerals [...]
If you’ve given any thought to eating a healthy diet or losing weight fast in a healthy, natural way, then you may have given some thought to going on a raw food diet. A raw food diet is a raw vegan diet you can eat and be satisfied for a lifetime. It’s a natural raw [...]
Dark chocolate is full of antioxidants and healthy fat that may help you ward off heart disease, high blood pressure and other ailments. It is still a high calorie food, so it is important to use in moderation only. Learn what dark chocolate can do for your health here.
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