How Nutrients Work in Our Body

How Nutrients Work in Our Body An overview of Nutrienst, both macro and micro, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, proteins and fats. A nutrient is either a chemical element or compound used in an organism's metabolism or physiology. Substances that provide energy, support metabolism etc..

How You Can Fight The Mid-Afternoon Slump

It is about 3 in the afternoon and all of a sudden you are ready for a nap. It happens to you everyday about this time. You can't concentrate anymore and you just can't wait for the day to end?

You Need Food High in Fiber for Constipation Relief

Fiber is a complex structure that keeps plants together. When we eat it our stomach dissolve it so that it can keep our health in tack. In this article you will discover the best time to eat fiber. You were built to eat food high in fiber. If you neglect it, you face misery and disease.

Why Eat Fiber?

Balanced correctly, soluble and insoluble fiber work together, like a sponge and a scraper to help maintain the digestive tract. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables and grains will give you a ratio of roughly 25% - 35% soluble fiber and 65% - 75% insoluble fiber.

What Is The Healthiest Salt? Find Out Why Unprocessed Sea Salt Is The Best Salt For You!

What is the healthiest salt for your body? Maybe you think it’s better to avoid salt completely; especially if you have high blood pressure. Salt has had a lot of bad press over recent years and many people have the impression that it is best avoided. There is one salt which is the best salt for your health. Read on to find out which one!

Rice Bran Oil - Is It Really The Healthiest Oil And The Best Cooking Oil?

Many people ask me: Is rice bran oil a good oil the best cooking oil? Is it the new revolutionary healthiest oil? Is this the all-in-one cooking oil solution? Not exactly. It is one of the better choices of all the bulk cooking oils available, but not without a down side. Lets review oils and healthy fats; the good, the bad and the plain ugly.

Using Color To Achieve Optimum Nutrition

With more and more research being done on the effect of nutrition on overall health and longevity, increased attention has been given to the importance of planning healthy meals at home. Research has shown that optimum nutrition is achieved through the eating of a variety of natural foods that are packed with vitamins and minerals.

Healthy Restaurant Eating

While I am still a proponent of eating home-cooked food, eating out can be healthy, fun, and relaxing. Eating out should feel like a special treat. Don't order something just because you think it's healthy. Order food that you know will satisfy you and then don't feel guilty about it!

Nutrition Facts - Carbohydrates, Sugars and Cholesterol

Vegetables and fruits are rich in nutrients, low in calories and high in fiber. Diets high in vegetables and fruits meet vitamin, mineral and fiber needs without adding a lot of calories. Diets rich in vegetables and fruits have been shown to lower blood pressure and improve other cardiovascular disease risk factors.

White Tea - The Next Hot Thing

More and more health-conscious people are drinking green tea because of its high antioxidant content. But you can do them one better - white tea contains a significantly stronger concentration of antioxidants than green tea. It tastes better, too. In fact, white tea is the Next Hot Thing.

Free Radicals - The Secret To Anti Aging And Disease Prevention?

In 1956, Denham Harmon MD., PHD., proposed his free radical theory of aging. According to this theory, the aging process involves molecular and cellular injury caused by free radicals. This theory remains strong today with free radicals and antioxidants still the current buzz word in the field of anti aging and to a lesser note disease prevention. So without this article turning into a complicated and very boring chemistry and physiology lessen let’s see if when can get to the heart of it.

The FDA Seeks to Make You a Felon

The FDA is seeking to take away your right to access education about the clearly established links between nutrition and better health. We The People can shape change by understanding what they intend to do and what we can do about it. Please learn more and take action today.