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22nd September 2009
According to American Heart Association, at least 13 million Americans are diagnosed with coronary heart disease. Each year, nearly half a million lost their lives across the United States because of coronary heart disease. Coronary heart disease is a g... Read >
Author: kashmiri22nd September 2009
Eating the right food is very important for removing your colon of debris. That is why it is essential that you know the best colon-cleansing diet. A plant-based diet is the best bet for minimizing the risk of heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. This typ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
According to American Heart Association, at least 13 million Americans are diagnosed with coronary heart disease. Each year, nearly half a million lost their lives across the United States because of coronary heart disease. Coronary heart disease is a glo... Read >
Author: trinity.services02022nd September 2009
Did you know that, at any given time, 90% of the people who start the Master Cleanse lemon juice maple syrup diet program never ever complete the prescribed ten-day period of the fast?
The main reason for such a high failure rate are the "hunger pangs"... Read >
Author: danessa21st September 2009
There are, in fact, many ways of lowering cholesterol which can also lower the risks of stroke and heart attacks. The most effective and proven way is by maintaining a healthy diet. This has been done by most people who have experienced cholesterol level ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle17th September 2009
Everyday a healthy diet requires carbohydrates, proteins, fat, vitamins, minerals, and fiber. So, what do I mean when I say starches and fiber at every meal? Diets that have very little starches and fiber can lead to major problems. Those with low fibe... Read >
Author: Jim Atkinson17th September 2009
Metabolic syndrome is a combination of health problems that occur at the same time. They increase your risk of death by heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and stroke. Excess insulin, high LDL cholesterol, and visceral (abdominal) fat accumulation alone incr... Read >
Author: Phil Le Breton16th September 2009
Hardly.
A thrombosed external hemorrhoid refers to a condition where a blod clot or clots form in an external hemorrhoid. The inflammed hemorrhoid allows for blood to pool there and form clots. It can be either just a nuisance or excruciating pain. It ... Read >
Author: A.Orr16th September 2009
Lately you may have seen a few commercials on television for products containing fiber. What is fiber? How can it benefit me? There are two types of fiber, dietary and “functional” fiber. Functional fiber is what is being added to these products w... Read >
Author: GeraldFitz11th September 2009
Mostly, gall stones are created from cholesterol accumulation however; there are some gall stones that contain bile pigments and calcium salts. Overall, gall stones are formations that have hardened and that have developed within the duct that traveling f... Read >
Author: Alicia McWilliams10th September 2009
If you are newly diagnosed as a Diabetic or perhaps you have been diagnosed for a while and are struggling with your blood sugars you may be wondering what can I eat to help bring down my readings and control this thing they call Diabetes.
... Read >
Author: Sofia Garvey10th September 2009
More than just a novel seed that cultivated by the Aztecs from Mexico, Chia seeds or known as Salvia hispanica in Mexico and South America are one of the most effective dietary supplement today in the market. People believe in the effective value ... Read >
Author: Mjane 10th September 2009
Hypercholesterolemia refers to a medical condition in which a patient suffers from high cholesterol levels in the blood. The condition can be caused by different factors and diseases such as anorexia nervosa, hypothyroidism, kidney disease and diabetes me... Read >
Author: Robert Bell07th September 2009
Hypercholesterolemia refers to a medical condition in which a patient suffers from high cholesterol levels in the blood. The condition can be caused by different factors and diseases such as anorexia nervosa, hypothyroidism, kidney disease and diabetes me... Read >
Author: Kenny Leones31st August 2009
Eating should be done carefully. If you have been eating a lot recently, you might be one of those people that suffer from the effects of obesity. Because of obesity, people become sick. The weight loss industry makes lots of cash by selling weight los... Read >
Author: Carson Solis30th August 2009
People who have irritable bowel syndrome will normally suffer from diarrhea at some point in time. Some people with IBS also suffer from constipation and some of them have both diarrhea and constipation as alternate conditions. Constipation is a very norm... Read >
Author: Heath Medcalf12th August 2009
If the adage that the best way for a woman to a man’s heart is through his stomach, then it must imply that a woman has to be good at cooking. Being good at cooking does not mean being able to prepare delicious foods only; it also must take into conside... Read >
Author: James Pendergraft10th August 2009
If you suffer a high cholesterol level, you might hunger to lower cholesterol naturally, as expected by eating appropriate foods. Well, it is workable to cut your cholesterol by intake particular foods. Now are 3 lower cholesterol foods, you can try out.
... Read >
Author: pyllis10th August 2009
Blood cholesterol levels have been proven to be a major, modifiable risk factor for the development of heart disease. A risk factor is a condition that increases your chance of getting a disease. The fact that high cholesterol is a modifiable risk factor ... Read >
Author: remediesathome09th August 2009
If you have a high cholesterol level, you may want to lower cholesterol naturally by eating right foods. Well, it is possible to lower your cholesterol by eating certain foods. Here are 3 foods you can try out.
1. Olive oil is an excellent choice to lo... Read >
Author: pyllis07th August 2009
Experts agree that in most cases, the right diet is the most important, effective, and long-lasting of all remedies for constipation.
Occasional mild irregularity is something that most people will experience at various times throughout their lives. Th... Read >
Author: RA Butters07th August 2009
The responsible use of a laxative product may be the most direct means of relieving occasional irregularity, but there are a number of remedies for constipation that can prevent it from recurring.
Get more fiber into your diet
Consuming plenty of foo... Read >
Author: RA Butters31st July 2009
With some thought and planning, it’s easy to make these nutrient-dense foods part of your daily diet. With choices from virtually every food group, you’ll soon be well on your way to arming yourself to battle the pain of arthritis and begin to manage... Read >
Author: gardenlandscape30th July 2009
There are many natural remedies and foods available to help us cure and prevent disease. Nearly every disease or illness can be cured and/or prevented using natural methods without side effects as opposed to drugs, which are much less effective and come w... Read >
Author: Henry Funk30th July 2009
Even if we live relatively healthy lives, modern lifestyles and diets (often lacking in dietary fiber) put a strain on the body and can cause our colon, intestines and bowel to become sluggish and accumulate toxins. If you suffer from any digestive proble... Read >
Author: Tom White24th July 2009
Protein is an essential part of our diet and is needed for
many bodily functions and maintaining balanced nutrition.
They create digestive enzymes, transport vitamins and
nutrients and build and repair lean body tissue. Protein can
fall into two c... Read >
Author: Phillip T. Terry19th July 2009
Controlling your body’s calorie intake is the most crucial aspect of any weight reduction program!
Researchers in a study said that in order to lose weight it does not matter whether you go on a low fat diet or low carb one, what matters is that you co... Read >
Author: Thomas18th July 2009
Fiber is a buzz word these days—you hear it everywhere—but do you really know what fiber does and why you may need it? Fiber can be classified into two broad types – soluble and insoluble. Different fibers therefore have different effects on the bod... Read >
Author: Kevin Agrawal09th July 2009
Chemotherapy is one of the main treatments that cancer patients can to treat the disease. It involves the use of anticancer drugs to kill the cancer cells, however normal cells are also destroyed in the process.
This destruction of cancer cells leaves ... Read >
Author: Bello kamorudeen09th July 2009
Organic, and non-organic fresh made juices can have a cleansing and laxative action on your colon. This action will help you eliminate constipation. Using fruits daily will help keep you regular. The time to drink these juices is in the morning and duri... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva09th July 2009
Organic, and non-organic fresh made juices can have a cleansing and laxative action on your colon. This action will help you eliminate constipation. Using fruits daily will help keep you regular. The time to drink these juices is in the morning and duri... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva07th July 2009
Organic, and non-organic fresh made juices can have a cleansing and laxative action on your colon. This action will help you eliminate constipation. Using fruits daily will help keep you regular. The time to drink these juices is in the morning and duri... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva05th July 2009
A colon cleansing program is often considered to be a dreadful experience. People are usually worried about the process of colon cleansing, since the complete procedure is pretty awkward for most of them. However, the popularity of these programs is simpl... Read >
Author: Ger Zimmerman30th June 2009
Colonix: What’s Inside and How Does it Affect You?
Colonix is one of the many drugs in the market today that promises weight loss and a healthier body. It works by cleaning the body and detoxification. Being a popular drug, it has received various re... Read >
Author: Nichemaster22nd June 2009
Superfoods for Conquering the Pain of Arthritis
With some thought and planning, it’s easy to make these nutrient-dense foods part of your daily diet. With choices from virtually every food group, you’ll soon be well on your way to arming yourself ... Read >
Author: gardenlandscape18th June 2009
While exercise is vital to shedding pounds and dropping those calories so too is eating healthy. Maintaining a healthful diet will help you burn calories and create the figure that you desire. Here are five items of food that burn fat so you can get to a... Read >
Author: Stevie Mcknight06th June 2009
If you already have been diagnosed with a high cholesterol level, but do not to lower your cholesterol level down with the drugs. It is hard to figure out what to do after that. However, a simple Internet search can discover a lot of services and products... Read >
Author: Pindra05th June 2009
High cholesterol levels can be a very serious threat to your health. There is a host of problems associated with having these high levels, and many of them can be very serious, if not deadly, to your health. With problems ranging from angina to stroke, it... Read >
Author: John Adison03rd June 2009
Start changing habit to achieve your weight loss goal
Slimming Tips- Small Changes is required on your eating habit
Habit is formed after we repeat the same thing for times…
Let’s start by consuming plenty of water a day, at least 8 glasses,... Read >
Author: Vannas Lee30th May 2009
All you have to do is turn on the TV and you’ll know that millions of people have a cholesterol problem. Major drug companies can’t seem to advertise their pharmaceuticals enough! However, if the idea of spending loads of money on prescriptions every ... Read >
Author: EmilyN.Morris18th May 2009
Even if modern treatments are complex and expensive, not few times, in the fight against acne, natural treatments are preferred. Located on the face, chest, back and shoulders, acne affects both men and women, both young and adults, appearing, in general,... Read >
Author: Raisa Adria15th May 2009
Irritable Bowel Syndrome(IBS) is a disorder of the intestine that occurs in people of all ages. IBS is usually accompanied by severe abdominal pains, diarrhea, constipation and cramps. Men and women in their middle ages are the most affected by IBS and th... Read >
Author: John Adison07th May 2009
A great deal has been written about finding a healthy fat burning diet and whether or not this type of diet will help you to lose weight. Often, these types of diets ask you to include fat burning foods in your everyday diet and meal plan. For example, fo... Read >
Author: Don28th April 2009
I want to introduce you to the marvelous and highly nutritious fruit, the apple, which is now ranking as one of the 20 "Super Foods" because of their antioxidant rich qualities. The word nutritious is a Latin word meaning "to nourish".
The health benef... Read >
Author: Justaphonering25th March 2009
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional disorder that causes the colon to be more sensitive to certain foods, medicines and stress. Many people confuse it with a disease but it can be defined as a complex gastrointestinal disorder that affects abou... Read >
Author: Kevin Agrawal23rd March 2009
This week I turned myself into a "superfood" guinea pig to see how I would feel. Well...the exciting results are in. After integrating raw acai, raw goji berries, raw cacao, pomegranate green tea and other berries into my diet, how do I feel? Am I now sup... Read >
Author: Calorista23rd March 2009
Contrary to what you may think, apple cider vinegar used for weight loss is not the latest fad. In fact it has been around for centuries touted first by ancient Egyptians. They based their claims on the same fact which many "modern" experts suggest as wel... Read >
Author: Robert Bell20th March 2009
It's hard to overstate the importance of fiber in the diet. Even though fiber is most associated with grains, rice and breads, it's important to remember that fruits and vegetables also contain significant amounts of dietary fiber. In fact, the need for ... Read >
Author: Jake Samples13th March 2009
So if you are on the look out of toting up that extra ounce of fiber to your daily diet, don't worry.... Dietary-fiber.com takes the pleasure to be at your service. The escalating family of World Wide Web gave birth to yet another member – a health dire... Read >
Author: Robert Bell12th March 2009
Vegetables, fruits, and grains are normally low in fat and have no cholesterol. Most are great sources of dietary fiber, complex carbs, and vitamins. The American Heart Association recommends that you eat foods that are high in complex carbs and fiber.
... Read >
Author: Jesus Smay10th March 2009
You may have constipation if you experience difficulty in passing stools and have infrequent bowel movement. Constipation has been linked to insufficient fiber intake, dehydration, lack of exercise, pregnancy, taking certain medicines, excessive use of l... Read >
Author: Janelle Elizabeth06th March 2009
It used to be that Vegetarians were considered nuts. Now they’re just another part of a vegan diet. The nuts, that is. That’s because Vegans are the strictest of Vegetarians. They abstain from eating all animals and animal products including poultry a... Read >
Author: Chip Tudor04th March 2009
It was stated in our first article what it takes to produce a top quality pet vitamin. It should be made with a precise combination of vitamins, minerals, herbs, antioxidants, bioflavonoids, fatty acids and amino acids. These ingredients have been shown t... Read >
Author: Joseph M. Sabol12th February 2009
Every month it's the same thing. You're bloated, tired, cranky, fighting cravings, and trying to get rid of headaches. You wish you could be like your friend or your sister, who seems to just breeze right through her cycle with little or no problem. Take ... Read >
Author: Judy Sommer03rd February 2009
The vast majority of individuals have an abundance of waste buildup in their colon. Part of the reason so many people have excessive buildups of waste is simply because of their dieting habits. It is rare to find a person that is eating exactly what is r... Read >
Author: Nichemaster03rd February 2009
The vast majority of individuals have an abundance of waste buildup in their colon. Part of the reason so many people have excessive buildups of waste is simply because of their dieting habits. It is rare to find a person that is eating exactly what is r... Read >
Author: Nichemaster01st February 2009
Ever wondered what Colon Cleansing is about?
It isn’t difficult to find articles on the internet that provide information about dietary supplements which clean the colon, enhance digestive health, and the foods that belong in a daily menu plan. It is... Read >
Author: Don Blinko01st February 2009
Ever wondered what Colon Cleansing is about?
It isn’t difficult to find articles on the internet that provide information about dietary supplements which clean the colon, enhance digestive health, and the foods that belong in a daily menu plan. It is... Read >
Author: Don Blinko30th January 2009
Everybody try to take care in their physical condition these days, and this is extremely in response to the truth of obesity and other such health problems which are really becoming an epidemic in the world of nowadays. It is important to recognize about ... Read >
Author: richersiamon24th January 2009
In the world of nutrition, there are a lot of things still in secret and unrevealed yet. You will need research and patient to get the knowledge available to everyone, especially for you to maintain or improve you own health. One of nutrition I will revea... Read >
Author: johnny13th January 2009
There are some foods that help to melt your body fat and are known as ‘Fat fighting foods’. Of course, while exercise and a variety of wholesome foods are the secret to long-term weight control, there are foods that help you burn calories and quash hu... Read >
Author: Nick Mutt12th January 2009
Guar gum is a unique soluble fiber, a type of non-digestible complex carbohydrate that holds water as it forms a gel in your digestive tract. This may have some rather profound effects on your metabolism, including the reduction of total cholesterol, lowe... Read >
Author: Byron J. Richards08th January 2009
Although it is important to stress that the fatty acids found in flax are essential, flax also contains substances called lignans. Lignans are special compounds that demonstrate impressive health benefits, as they seem to be responsible for assisting the... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer05th January 2009
Heart disease is number one killer among both men and women in the United States. And though we all realize that eating nutrient-dense healthy foods help reduce the risk, we may not know which foods are the best choices to battle this deadly disease head ... Read >
Author: suegold19th December 2008
Although many people think of the term 'super food' as a modern phenomena, records show that the term has been in use since at least 1945, and possibly early if we allow the hyphenated version, 'super-food'.
So what are they, and are they really all t... Read >
Author: Roos Andy19th December 2008
Although many people think of the term 'super food' as a modern phenomena, records show that the term has been in use since at least 1945, and possibly early if we allow the hyphenated version, 'super-food'.
So what are they, and are they really all t... Read >
Author: Roos Andy19th December 2008
Heart disease is number one killer among both men and women in the United States. And though we all realize that eating nutrient-dense healthy foods help reduce the risk, we may not know which foods are the best choices to battle this deadly disease head ... Read >
Author: Jeremy Seaver17th December 2008
A Diabetic's Guide to Modifying the Glycemic Load of Meals
Beating Diabetes Without Meds
If a diabetic wants to lose weight (especially belly fat) and/or gain improved control of blood sugar, it will be very helpful to learn how to use other foods... Read >
Author: tomenelson03rd December 2008
If there's one problem that the whole world is suffering from, it would be weight-related problems. And that is not really a surprising fact, considering the magnitude of processed foods today. These foods are very high in cholesterol and salt content. Th... Read >
Author: Melissa Patterson01st December 2008
In today’s busy schedule, individuals are adopting the option of diet pills for various reasons such as shedding off extra weight, gains energy level, improve mental focus among the major one. With the increase in demand of diet pills, there are numero... Read >
Author: michael russell 30th November 2008
Tomatoes
Tomatoes are unique in their ability to produce an amino acid called carnitine. This amino acid causes your body to burn fat at a faster rate by increasing your body's basal metabolic rate. Any tomato products, from ketchup to tomato sauce, ar... Read >
Author: Alien18th November 2008
Constipation is one type of condition that you can treat yourself. You can treat constipation in many ways such as using natural remedies or herbal laxatives. But there is always one way to start when you really want to stop your constipation. Using fib... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva11th November 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Emile Jarreau
Natural peanut butter is definitely a 'fitness-friendly' food. Despite its high fat content - most of which is the 'healthy' kind - recent studies show that as a part of a healthy eating plan both peanuts and peanut but... Read >
Author: ictsystem0810th November 2008
Guar gum is what is known as a soluble fiber, and it is well known that it promotes a healthy colon. You will not find soluble fiber in what you believe to be 'high fiber foods', yet it is a very important part of your diet, particularly if you have probl... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer30th October 2008
Grapefruit pectin fiber is a source of soluble fiber that can bind to cholesterol and inhibit the formation of atherosclerosis. It is also effective in maintaining good blood sugar levels, and promoting a healthy colon. However, before discussing how grap... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer27th October 2008
Killer diseases like hypoglycemia and diabetes develop due to sugar. Although sugar is beneficial in providing a temporary boost of energy, too much of intake can disturb the organs and glands that regulate blood-sugar levels. Even if you do not add sugar... Read >
Author: quinlanmurray23rd October 2008
Killer diseases like hypoglycemia and diabetes develop due to sugar. Although sugar is beneficial in providing a temporary boost of energy, too much of intake can disturb the organs and glands that regulate blood-sugar levels. Even if you do not add sugar... Read >
Author: quinlanmurray17th October 2008
Although many people think of the term 'super food' as a modern phenomena, records show that the term has been in use since at least 1945, and possibly early if we allow the hyphenated version, 'super-food'.
So what are they, and are they really all t... Read >
Author: IJ SERVEmserveoct10a@gmail.com17th October 2008
So you’re dieting, you’re trying to lose weight. But then why does it seem like if you’re trying to eat less and trying to weigh less, that you’re spending more and more? With meal plans, you’ll be spending 100s of dollars a month for the food a... Read >
Author: EmilyN.Morris14th October 2008
Maybe you are one of millions people who experience Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and looking online for irritable bowel syndrome recipes. But before giving some tips related to your daily nutritional ration let's see some figures. Current informatio... Read >
Author: jainish14th October 2008
Maybe you are one of millions people who experience Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and looking online for irritable bowel syndrome recipes. But before giving some tips related to your daily nutritional ration let's see some figures. Current information sh... Read >
Author: jainish02nd October 2008
The name Psyllium is derived from the Greek word "psylla", meaning "flea", referring to the appearance of the tiny seeds. Primarily, Psyllium is a bulk-forming laxative high in both fiber and mucilage, which is why this herb is commonly found in many over... Read >
Author: Paul Rodgers15th September 2008
Here's a checklist of the top 8 things you must do if you want to successfully lower your cholesterol and keep it low.
✓ Know your numbers
Have you had a lipid profile? Do you understand the numbers? If you are going to successfully lower cholest... Read >
Author: Lisa Nelson RD25th August 2008
Fruits and vegetables contain Phytosterols which is a phytochemical. Epidemiological studies suggest phytochemicals possess powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory characteristics that significantly reduce the risk of cancer. As food supplement it a... Read >
Author: Ace Smith22nd August 2008
You will need to adopt a special diet diabetes once you are diagnosed with this condition. Basically, this is just a change you have to do to improve your health.
A diabetes diet is based on the food pyramid designed for diabetics. The food pyramid is... Read >
Author: Jack Stanley15th August 2008
Fiber often has been called roughage, as it technically is a food component that is undigested and processed through the gastrointestinal tract. Since it readily absorbs water, it helps to add to the bulk that is required in order to form a good bowel mo... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer29th July 2008
We have been told that we must eat a certain amount of fiber with our meals because it is �good for us�. Most of us have been led to believe that this is because fiber promotes bowel motions and prevents us from suffering from constipation. It is al... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer28th July 2008
The colon (large intestine) is a long tube-like structure that stores and then eliminates waste material. Pressure within the colon causes bulging pockets of tissue (sacs) that push out from the colonic walls as a person ages. A small bulging sac pushing ... Read >
Author: Rick Hutch22nd July 2008
Fibre palys a very important role in diabetic diets. It facilitates digestion and ensures that your colon and other organs are normal. It is also a magic substance that should be a large part of any diabetic diet plan. You will reap many benefits fromin... Read >
Author: jasperknowapp22nd July 2008
When most people think of fiber they think of grandma chugging back glasses of Metamucil, but fiber is not just for geriatrics. The fact is that young adults and middle-aged adults need dietary fiber, too. Fiber can be a great addition to a healthy diet. ... Read >
Author: Lana Hawkins16th July 2008
Cholesterol level should be always below 200 in any person's body. Hence to maintain the proper level of cholesterol people should maintain a healthy food diet, people should try to avoid food which are rich in fats. People should also maintain a regular ... Read >
Author: george christodoulou01st July 2008
The heart is a powerful organ that works constantly, without ever pausing to rest. Stopping to function for a few seconds means disaster. Cardiovascular diseases are the first cause of death in developed countries. Each year 1.5 million people suffer a he... Read >
Author: Raphaelo01st July 2008
For centuries, legumes or dry beans, as they are commonly known, have been a staple food in the Mediterranean countries where they have played an important part in the fight against heart disease.
Why? Because…
- Legumes contain essential minera... Read >
Author: Emilia Klapp, R.D., B. S.10th June 2008
India has one of the lowest rates of diabetes and much has to do with the type of food, particularly the spices used in cooking such as turmeric, curry and chili powder. In fact it has been shown that these spices can help diabetics regulate their blood s... Read >
10th April 2008
According to a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, snacking on pistachios and sunflower seeds may lower your cholesterol. It seems that pistachios and sunflower seeds contain the highest amounts of phytosterols which is the... Read >
Author: James Houston09th April 2008
If you have high cholesterol or blood pressure, cutting back on fat and increasing fiber can help lower both. You may also lose weight in the process!
Try these food changes to reduce your fat and saturated fat intake. Saturated fat is the hard, artery... Read >
Author: Karen Marschel, RD, LD, CDE02nd April 2008
Healthy Living With A High Fiber Diet
Most people don't eat nearly enough fiber. Even worse, they don't realize how important fiber is to their health. Not only is it useful in losing weight, but it can also help stave off a host of illnesses and c... Read >
Author: jimmackey28th March 2008
Contrary to popular belief, it’s easy to give dogs all the nutrients they need. Dog food sold commercially are either dry foods – a convenient choice for owners due to ease of serving – or wet foods, used as treats to hide daily medications and to i... Read >
Author: Finley28th February 2008
If you want to have a healthy heart, you have to learn how to eat a healthy heart diet. All of the food you eat affects the health of your heart. Gone are the days when a healthy heart diet meant filling up on tasteless, boring meals. The latest advice ... Read >
Author: Peter sams08th February 2008
Get moving to get things moving. Exercise stimulates peristalsis. There's no need to run a marathon, Dr. Pizzomo says. A brisk walk for 1/2 hour each day usually does the trick.
Biofeedback
Relax to release. At the University of Amsterdam in the Net... Read >
Author: Alien01st February 2008
While Americans may know they need fiber, they aren't getting enough fiber in their diets is an essential element of a healthy diet. The 2005 Dietary Guidelines report identified fiber as a shortfall nutrient for all age groups. The American Dietetic Asso... Read >
Author: Chuck Arnone22nd January 2008
You are probably familiar with the naughty children’s rhyme: “Beans, beans, good for the heart/The more you eat, the more you…” The first part is true, and as for the second, well, it can now be cut by up to 70 percent. Beans deserve their reputat... Read >
Author: Raymond Lee18th January 2008
We live in a time when most of our food sources are composed of convenient, fast, and processed foods. In addition to the chemicals and preservatives added, this has resulted in food with less nutritional value. One of those nutritional values is the low... Read >
Author: www.sweetmedicineessentials.com17th January 2008
At one point in time, when you went to the health food store you usually only had choice of wheat bran, which is a good source of the insoluble fiber that helps your digestive system stay on track, or oat bran, which contains the soluble fiber that helps ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer14th January 2008
Cholesterol is produced in our liver. This is waxy, fatty substances that aids in strengthening cell walls, forming nerve sheaths, and producing hormones. However, excessive production of cholesterol is harmful to our body and eventually it is apparently ... Read >
Author: DrAnne21st October 2007
There are many ways for the human body to accumulate a whole assortment of toxins even if a person lives a fairly healthy lifestyle. Things such as chemicals in our foods and bathing products, pesticides in our fruit and vegetables and toxic fumes from ve... Read >
12th September 2007
It is common knowledge that high fiber foods are essential, but there is one type of soluble fiber you should eat every day. This fiber rich food is referred to as FOS. In this article, you will learn about FOS, why you should consume it daily, and where... Read >
Author: Cliff Smith28th August 2007
Since you eat fiber all of the time, then it would be a good idea to really understand what fiber is and what it does in your body. Both fruits and vegetables have fiber but they have different kinds of fiber. Fiber is the form or structure of the plant... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva16th June 2007
Did you know that you can eat certain foods to lower your cholesterol? Recent research has proven that eating oatmeal, soy, and nuts among other foods, can decrease the levels of cholesterol in the blood.
1. Oatmeal and Oat Bran
Oatmeal not only mak... Read >
Author: Albert Lee30th May 2007
It always pays to maintain a good diet plan that will lower cholesterol and reduce your risk of developing heart disease. But a diet plan is so difficult to follow, you say? Not really. Simply follow our heart-friendly tips to come up with a diet plan to ... Read >
Author: Albert Lee30th May 2007
If you want to lower high cholesterol levels, the first thing you should change is probably your diet. Diet is more likely to contribute to high cholesterol levels than any other factor. This increases your risk of developing heart diseases that can lead ... Read >
Author: Albert Lee21st May 2007
More than 90% of type 2 diabetes cases are preventable - with some fairly simple changes in lifestyle. Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness, kidney failure, non-traumatic limb amputation, and nerve damage. Diabetes increases the likelihood of stro... Read >
Author: Jack Krohn30th April 2007
Constipation can mean different things to different people. For many people, it simply means infrequent stools. For others, however, constipation means hard stools, difficulty passing stools (straining), or a sense of incomplete emptying after a bowel mov... Read >
23rd April 2007
What you eat daily has a great deal to do with your digestive health. If you wish to be healthy, you have to consider not only what you eat but how much you eat and how you eat it. It is impossible to prevent all digestive problems over your lifetime, but... Read >
Author: Grant Eckert07th April 2007
Everyone knows that eating any food with especially high carbohydrate content is bad for the body. Carbohydrates not only make it easier for you to get fat, but it also makes you more vulnerable to many illnesses like diabetes to say the least. But what i... Read >
Author: Anthony Lee29th March 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Ainsley Laing
"You might as well eat the box. IT has more nutrition than the cereal inside". These are the words of my mother every morning when I was a kid.
Of course, that was the 1960s which was the real beginning of the popu... Read >
Author: Ainsley Laing08th March 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 The Brain Code LLC
With all the healthy stuff that my wife and I have been doing lately, my 10-year old son has become very health conscious. He will often ask me �Is this good for me?' I always find this a difficult question to an... Read >
07th March 2007
Generally patients find out about the fact that they have a high level of cholesterol in the blood during the regular blood tests they take. Before prescribing them a treatment based on pills most doctors prefer to try other methods first. They recommend ... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola19th February 2007
It is unarguable that fiber may provide many healthy benefits to our body, many of us have in fact tried to avoid as far as possible. Why is this so? We all know that, fiber has no flavor or color and it hides in many of the foods that we eat. People choo... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock15th February 2007
Fiber forms an important part of our diet. Unfortunately, many of us ignore this either intentionally or unintentionally. Some people will find fiber hard to chew or rather not tasty at all. So they simply keep fiber away from their meals. Others may eat ... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock18th January 2007
It is well known that diabetics have to follow a strict diet to maintain under control their level of sugar in the blood, and they don not have many alternatives when talking about food.
Here you can find some of the indicated vegetables in treating t... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola06th January 2007
I have always enjoyed reading the health articles of The Good Doctor--Dr. W. Gifford-Jones. His articles have always provided the most down-to-earth, bone-marrow-wisdom kind of information about health problems and concerns. As a medical doctor, his philo... Read >
Author: Mary Desaulniers19th December 2006
A healthy diet should contain plenty of high-nutrient foods: foods that give our bodies good health and reduce our risk of many diseases and conditions. Those foods are fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fish, poultry, beans (legumes), nuts and seeds, a... Read >
Author: Chris Chenoweth21st November 2006
Fiber is part of a healthy diet, discover why.
Fiber plays a very important role in a healthy diet. Fiber is found in plants, and dietary fiber –the kind of fiber we eat- comes to us inside the fruits, vegetables and grains we eat.
Human provides ... Read >
Author: Anne Ehmer17th November 2006
Pouches that push outward through vulnerable areas in the colon are called diverticula. Diverticulosis is the condition of having diverticula. Diverticulitis occurs when the pouches (diverticula) become infected or inflamed. Diverticulosis and diverticuli... Read >
Author: Chris Chenoweth17th November 2006
Apple can be used to clear constipation and they can help to keep you free of constipation. There are so many variations that it does not matter which one you use. But there are some apples that are more frequently used for baking than others.Apples are h... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva16th October 2006
Even if you eat healthy food, it can be hard to digest if you make it unwelcome. If you’re rushed or stressed or preoccupied you can ruin even the most wonderful meal because your stomach will be in knots, denied the full attention of your muscles and c... Read >
Author: Farrell Seah29th September 2006
According to American Heart Association, at least 13 million Americans are diagnosed with coronary heart disease. Each year, nearly half a million lost their lives across the United States because of coronary heart disease. Coronary heart disease is a glo... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock27th September 2006
Fiber is a critical nutrient for your colon and overall health. You need to eat equal amounts of insoluble and soluble fiber. Most people only eat around 8 grams or less of fiber each day. The amount you need to eat is around 25 - 45 grams. This is a ... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva13th August 2006
Food is vital to our life. Each day, we consume at least 2 to 3 meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner). In order to make our foods tasty and variety, condiments such as salt,sugar,pepper, chilies, etc. are added to our foods. Sometime, soft drinks, wines or ... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock26th July 2006
Australian research team lead by Dr. Jennie Brand-Miller at the University of Sydney conducted a trial in which 129 overweight subjects ages 18 to 40 were randomly assigned to one of four weight-loss diets for 12-week. All four diets were comprised of re... Read >
Author: Dusan Drobac22nd July 2006
Copyright 2006 Douglas Alp
For many years now we have been hearing about how a high fiber diet has many health benefits. Some people do follow high fiber diets and some do not. So what is it about fiber that is so beneficial to your health and what d... Read >
Author: Douglas Alp22nd June 2006
Most people understand the importance of dietary fiber in their diet. Much has been said about its importance in heart health, diabetes, cancer prevention, and even weight control.
What is less well understood is how different types of fiber effect th... Read >
Author: Rebecca Prescott10th May 2006
Copyright 2006 Adam Waxler
While the most popular weight loss diets today are the so-called fad-diets, the more traditional high fiber diet does still have a good following. The high fiber weight loss diet is an easier to follow weight loss system than... Read >
Author: Adam Waxler10th May 2006
Looking for healthy, inexpensive and versatile ways to add more protein into your diet?
Why not consider dried beans?
Dried beans, also known as legumes and pulses, are not only a great source of protein, but are low in fat, packed with vitamins,... Read >
Author: Dov Oshri11th February 2006
Some foods can magically melt pounds, and that train of thought has been around for a long time. While exercise and a variety of wholesome foods help will help you lose weight, there are foods that burn calories and suppress hunger. Listed below are a va... Read >
Author: David Chandler26th January 2006
As more and more studies are coming up about the detrimental aspects of non vegetarian food, many people are anxious to know how they can stay healthy without giving up their favorite non vegetarian delicacies. The following points list the demerits as we... Read >
Author: Daisy Bone05th January 2006
In this article I will reveal some little known facts about the fibers and the beneficial effect they have over your body.
First of all let me explain what fiber is
Fiber is an indigestible part of all plant foods. It is found in fruits, v... Read >
Author: Galia Ivanova17th December 2005
Constipation is very common, not only in children but in adults too. In this article dietary and physiological aspects of constipation shall be discussed and not diseases leading to constipation. Today's lifestyle and eating habits have a bearing on this ... Read >
Author: David Skul13th November 2005
When it comes to hemorrhoids prevention, it is hard to overstate the importance of fiber in your diet. Even though fiber is most associated with grains, rice and breads, it is important to keep in mind that fruits and vegetables also contain significant a... Read >
Author: Alex Fir09th November 2005
Huge topic. I can write a book on this but best not yet! Two more years of med school yet and by then I'll be even more versed in how to lower cholesterol naturally.
First: What is cholesterol?
According to Stedman's Medical Dictionary, cholesterol ... Read >
Author: Benjamin Lynch26th August 2005
There are numerous diets out there that guarantee that they are the ones that will work. We all know who and what they are. There is the no carb, low carb, carb and low fat, grapefruit, and soup diets, to name a few. While I believe that each of these die... Read >
Author: Constance Weygandt12th July 2005
Organic fresh made juices have cleansing and laxative action, which will help you eliminate constipation. Taken regularly they will help you have daily bowel movements.
Organic juices contain loads of mineral, bioflavonoids, vitamins, enzymes, antioxi... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva12th July 2005
If you have asthma, do not take or use psyllium. Some people with asthma have had allergic reactions to psyllium and the powder from psyllium can cause an asthma attack.
Some you may be allergic to psyllium. If you are, you may become constipated or ... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva
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