If you are under the age of 18, don't let Mom or Dad read this article! Otherwise it will be time to say goodbye to french fries, corn chips, and any other flavorful salty treat. Plus, all of your favorite sweetened sodas could be a thing of the past.
It has been well documented that reducing salt in an adult's diet is a healthy choice. Similarly, a lower salt diet is important for children. According to a study by He, Marrero, and MacGregor, reducing the amount of salt in a child's diet will reduce the amount of sugary soft drinks
Less Salt Equals Healthier Kids
by MPK February 21st, 2008 | Children's Health, Diet, Nutrition Read MoreMore Data on Dieting
by MPK January 21st, 2008 | Diet, Nutrition
With the start of a new year, many Americans have started a new diet and workout regimen (perhaps using weight benches or a Needak mini trampoline). Halfway through winter, many are starting to think of warmer weather and more revealing clothing items. A new study in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism has data that should help dieters.
In this study, the level of ghrelin, an appetite stimulating hormone, was measured in participants. The participants were given three beverages. Each of these drinks had a differing amount of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. Blood
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In this study, the level of ghrelin, an appetite stimulating hormone, was measured in participants. The participants were given three beverages. Each of these drinks had a differing amount of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. Blood
Folate
by Editorial Team April 1st, 2007 | Nutrition, Vitamins
Having a strong, healthy mind is key to functioning in our daily lives, and stress can affect a persons state of mind. Taking a daily multi-vitamin is extremely important as life is busy and we don't always have the time to eat balanced meals. Folate helps to keep stress under wraps, and promotes mental awareness. Folate is a B-complex vitamin found in fruits such as oranges, strawberries, and avocados and in vegetables, such as asparagus, Brussels sprouts, artichokes, broccoli, and spinach. The synthetic form of folate is folic acid and it is found in certain fortified grain foods, such as
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Heart Healthy Foods
by Editorial Team October 15th, 2006 | Diet, Nutrition
Certain foods help to keep hearts healthy. Many of the foods traditionally found in the Mediterranean style diet of France, Greece and Italy boost the body’s levels of anti-inflammatory compounds. This is an easy diet to adhere to. The diet includes lots of fish, olive oil, whole grains, vegetable and fruits. Fish, especially fatty fish like salmon, trout and tuna are good sources of the omega-3 fatty acids, which actually help dissolve blood clots. Fish oils also block several inflammation promoting compounds. If you do not eat these fish, be sure to take omega-3 supplements.
Whole grains help lower blood cholesterol.
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Whole grains help lower blood cholesterol.
Benefits of Garlic
by Abigail B. September 12th, 2006 | Nutrition
Garlic has been called the “Stinking Rose†and it is the chemical that makes that smell (check out this aromatherapy safety guide) that brings health benefits. This chemical that gives garlic its pungent taste and smell is a sulphur-bearing compound called allicin. The benefits of garlic go back 5,000 years in India, having been recorded in Sanskrit records, and Chinese medicine has recognized garlic’s powers for over 3,000 years.
Recent research has discovered that garlic fights heart disease, lowers blood pressure helps prevent cancer and helps fight off colds.
Scientists through clinical trials have shown that taking garlic tablets lowered volunteer’s
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Recent research has discovered that garlic fights heart disease, lowers blood pressure helps prevent cancer and helps fight off colds.
Scientists through clinical trials have shown that taking garlic tablets lowered volunteer’s