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06th October 2009
Soy protein is very healthy: it is very low in fat, contains no cholesterol and contains phytochemicals. The main phytochemicals in soy protein are isoflavones, saponins and phytc acid. These phytochemicals are strong antioxidants but have many other prop... Read >
Author: Riz025th September 2009
Colorado has a reputation as one of the healthiest places to live in the country. Lots of skiers and healthy outdoors types usually come to mind. Denver Schools are doing their best to make that perception a reality. Denver Public Schools Student Services... Read >
Author: wbdoyle02nd September 2009
To protect children from not only the many different effects of computer and video games, but also adults, the packs should be provided with detailed warnings formulated similar to that seen in cigarette boxes. Some examples will be explained in more det... Read >
Author: Hassan Eliwah12th August 2009
Cancer research continues to improve on a daily basis with new developments, expanded research facilities, and an ever increasing desire to successfully treat one of the leading causes of death in the world. One specific area that sees dedicated research... Read >
Author: LegalView27th July 2009
The mangosteen fruit originated in the Malay Archipelago and quickly reach through the temperate tropical climates of Southeast Asia . The tiny dark purple fruit with a delicious white pulp grows in abundance and is harvested twice a year from a little ev... Read >
Author: mr.cris23rd July 2009
HGH supplementation can help reverse the signs of aging! As we grow older, our bodies slowly cease producing an valuable hormone known as Human Growth Hormone (HGH). Scientists have now discovered a relationship between this decline of HGH in the body and... Read >
Author: Health4Life05th July 2009
Modern medicine puts its emphasis on cure rather than prevention: preventive therapy is never its first priority. In a way, modern medicine welcomes health problems because health problems generate billions of dollars on medical research for drug therapy.... Read >
Author: Stephen Lau15th April 2009
Nutrition is the provision, to cells and organisms, of the materials necessary in the form of food to support life. Many common health problems can be prevented with a healthy diet. The diet of an individual refers to what it eats. Dietitians are health p... Read >
Author: herbalinfosite16th October 2008
Parents need to pay extra attention to their children`s lunches with the constant rise in the number of obese or overweight children. Children need nutritious lunches with vegetables, dairy products, proteins, fruits, and grains. In this period they learn... Read >
Author: Alex Baran06th October 2008
Vanadium is a trace element which in its natural form is very colorful. It is a micromineral (a mineral needed in very tiny amounts) for human nutrition and is mainly stored in fat and bone.Studies on vanadium consistently suggest that vanadium may act as... Read >
Author: Kevin Agrawal25th June 2008
Many of the clients I see as a Nutrition Consultant have health challenges that have not been helped by conventional medicine. In such cases I prefer to use an objective tool such as the Hair Mineral Analysis, or HMA. It is something I will recommend if i... Read >
Author: joyh01st April 2008
Human nutrition is the study of how food affects the health and survival of the human body. Without food our bodies can not stay warm, build or repair tissues and maintain our heart beat. Eating the balanced food can help us avoid diseases. Above stated a... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer07th March 2008
Breakfast is the most important meal, setting the stage for metabolic function, getting the intestinal tract in motion and giving the body the energy needed to work. Too many carbohydrates are not good, because the body stores extra carbs as fat. Too much... Read >
Author: Dr John Anne07th March 2008
Breakfast is the most important meal, setting the stage for metabolic function, getting the intestinal tract in motion and giving the body the energy needed to work. Too many carbohydrates are not good, because the body stores extra carbs as fat. Too mu... Read >
Author: Peter sams21st February 2008
Is fat essential in a healthy diet? Some nutritionists and scientists believe that a small amount of fatty acids or components of certain fats are essential to human nutrition. This has never been demonstrated for humans, although apparently it is true in... Read >
Author: Liza Othman29th January 2008
A multivitamin is needed by most individuals to provide all of the needed vitamin and mineral missing in ones diet to support proper bodily functions on a daily basis. Here are some nutrients that it provides in sufficient levels, which include vitamin A... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer20th January 2008
Nitrogen is the building block of life - it is the basis of protein both in plants and in our bodies. If there is more nitrogen in the soil, farmers can grow more crops in the same soil but greater use of the same soil makes it poorer in minerals unless ... Read >
Author: Michael Bailey08th October 2007
If you are eating fast food three times a week or more chances are you are already overweight and headed for serious medical problems by the time you are in your mid thirties.The obesity rate in the United States has increased at an alarming rate over the... Read >
Author: gator5830th August 2007
The Mangosteen fruit originated in the Malay Archipelago and quickly spread through the warm tropical climates of Southeast Asia. The small dark purple fruit with a delicious white pulp grows abundantly and is harvested twice a year from a small evergreen... Read >
Author: Adam Winners17th August 2007
Wheatgrass has several health benefits. It is young wheat plant of 1 to 2 weeks of age and is widely used as health supplements. It is highly rich in vitamins, minerals, enzymes, protein and chlorophyll. It contains almost every amino acid, vitamin and mi... Read >
Author: Nick Mutt01st August 2007
The advent of agriculture about 10,000 years ago and the subsequent scale-up to mass feeding made possible by the Industrial Revolution solved problems of quantity but not quality. Average life span has increased paralleling these changes, due in large pa... Read >
Author: Dr. Randy Wysong31st July 2007
K-State, Wichita State collaborative research studies wheat bran from different wheat varieties, effect on suppressing colon cancer
MANHATTAN -- We've heard the conflicting information: Wheat bran can reduce the risk of colon cancer in humans; wheat br... Read >
Author: Kevin Flatt10th June 2007
Well, as you probably know, the main reasons for the excess weight is excessive food intake and physical strain. While obesity can be developed for other, internal reasons. For example, as a result of the violation as hypothalamic-small but very important... Read >
Author: RVBest22nd June 2006
Today, the World Health Organization and many experts in the field of human nutrition tell us that human beings only need 4.5% protein in their diets for health and fitness, and overall well-being, and that plenty of protein can be sourced by plant foods ... Read >
Author: Dr. Leslie Van Romer09th May 2006
According to the latest medical theory, chronic inflammation is the root cause of almost every disease suffered by human beings.
That's right. Many doctors believe persistent, low-level inflammation paves the way for chronic disease, including those we... Read >
Author: Bruce Bailey06th March 2006
The advent of agriculture about 10,000 years ago and the subsequent scale-up to mass feeding made possible by the Industrial Revolution solved problems of quantity but not quality. Average life span has increased paralleling these changes, due in large pa... Read >
Author: Dr. Randy Wysong05th March 2006
Copyright 2006 Cindy Lewis
So much has been made of carbohydrates the last few years, good and bad.
Carbohydrates are chemicals that are changed by digestion into sugars - glucose - which are then transported throughout the body to either be used as... Read >
Author: Cindy Lewis04th January 2006
Losing weight doesn't have to be boring when you focus on bright, colourful meals. What does this mean? Simply by making sure your plate reflects a range of colours, you'll naturally create more balanced and healthful menus. Not everyone has the rime or t... Read >
Author: Kim Beardsmore04th January 2006
Tummy fat. Some of us have it, others don't. Is there anything special about a big belly compared to a large bottom? Well, surprisingly, not all body fat is created equal! According to a study carried out by researchers from MacMaster University, Hamilton... Read >
Author: Kim Beardsmore17th August 2005
The food is the raw material for the body. Minerals are one of the important components of human nutrition. Minerals are grouped under two categories macro (the ones which we need in large amounts) and trace (the ones ne need in small amounts).
Here ... Read >
Author: Ashley Green
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