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The Different Types Of Proteins
Proteins are fundamental components of all living cells and include many substances, such as enzymes, hormones, and antibodies that are necessary for the proper functioning of an organism. They are essential in the diet of ...
Nutrition and Weight Loss Tip - Balance Your Hormones!
If you want to lose weight you need to get your hormone balance right. Most people have hormone imbalances that make losing weight and keeping it off very difficult.
What You Should Know About Athletic Nutrition
The athletic performance of an athlete depends on the kind of food nourishment that they eat. Athletic nutrition should be in accordance with the athlete's sport and their physical needs. A lot of athletes, particularly the youth, practice certain eating habits which can greatly affect their at
Discover the Many Benefits of Chamomile
For many centuries, the herb chamomile has been utilized to cure many conditions such as flatulence, diarrhea, stomach issues, insomnia, and anxiousness. In addition, it has been rubbed on the skin to cure specific skin conditions.
Work Out Diets - What to Eat and When for Maximum Weight Loss - Part 2
In Work Out Diets - What to Eat and When for Maximum Weight Loss - Part 1, I gave you guidelines on how to evaluate a diet plan and listed the best foods to eat for maximum weight loss with my "Back to Basics" diet. Next I give you some dietary supplements that help accelerate fat loss and
5 Secrets of Reading Food Labels Revealed
Whether you're concerned about cancer, cardiovascular disease,diabetes, or simply losing weight, you want to eat a healthy dietand focus on foods that are high in vitamins, minerals, andphytonutrients, and balanced in fats, carbs, proteins.
Fish Oil and Joint Replacement Therapy
Natural healers have long held the belief that diets high in essential fatty acids will help those patients suffering from bone and joint diseases. These diseases seem to cause high levels of inflammation in the body causing pain and bone loss. The addition of fish, fish oil and other sources of ome
Association of Apolipoproteins and Race in IR & Adiposity
Why do different races have different risks for cardiovascular disease? New research tries to uncover the metabolic basis.
Get the Skinny on Fats
Omega 3, polyunsaturated, monounsaturated, saturated, transfats... wow! How is an ordinary everyday person supposed to keep track of all these fats and know which ones are good for us?
Healthy Eating With the Glycemic Load
Although there are a lot of advantages of applying the glycemic index, it can sometimes be confusing. In an attempt to get rid of some of this confusion, a system using the glycemic index to determine the Glycemic Load was created.
3 Practical Uses of the Glycemic Index
Introduction to the glycemic index, including a review of the primary goal regarding blood sugar. Reveals insights on the role of "rank-ordering" foods, in addition to pointing out the food group most at issue. Explores the four reasons carbohydrates are the wild card. Yields instructive a
5 Simple Ways to Live Healthy
Doing a personal self-check to see that we are doing only the right things in our body will be helpful in avoiding those things that will be doing us nothing but the reverse. Lifestyle and habit check
5 Yeast Infection Healing Foods
If you are one of the many women who struggle with chronic yeast infections then you are probably desperate to find natural ways to end this uncomfortable condition. Yeast Infections are not just a female issue but 25% of men struggle with chronic yeast infections as well.
Food As a Predictor of Behavior in Children - Eat Better, Act Better?
Most of us know if we eat healthy we're more likely to be healthy. But how often do we relate what we eat to our behavior, and more importantly perhaps, the behavior of our children?
Do you understand exactly how eating can effect your mood and energy?
The way you feel can be effected by many every day foods. This is due to many factors and it is quite complex. However, blood sugar levels are thought to be one major factor together ...
The Main Health Benefits Of Wheatgrass
If you are looking to get more vitamins, minerals and amino acids into your diet, wheatgrass is a good choice. It’s a type of grass from the “wheat” family. It actually comes from a plant called an Agropyron plant. Although it comes from the wheat family, it looks suprisingly a lot
Are You Insulin Resistant?
Insulin Resistance is becoming epidemic in the United States, thanks to a diet heavy in fast foods and processed foods.Many people trying to lose weight on traditional diets are defeated by ferocious hunger pangs.If you're one of them, you may be insulin resistant.Discover how the Glycemic Inde
The Health Benefits of Calcium
Calcium is necessary to maintain healthy bones and teeth, as well as a normal heart rhythm. This particular mineral also helps with muscle contraction, nerves and relaxation. Most people can keep a healthy level of calcium in their bodies by eating calcium-rich foods, while others may find it necess
Gluten Free Eating - Is Distilled Alcohol OK?
A lot of people with celiac disease and gluten intolerance are afraid of distilled alcohol because they are afraid that some grain proteins will be mixed in with the alcohol. This is one of those fears that makes life harder for people with celiac disease and reduces their choice in food and beverag
Diet For Six Pack Abs - What to Eat to Get Popping Abdominal Muscles
Building great six pack abs doesn't have to be that difficult. True, it's a lot about how you work your core muscles, but diet also plays a big factor. If you don't eat the right types of foods, any number of ab workouts isn't going to help you actually see your abs.