Many individuals turn to supplements when making sure that they are getting proper nutrition. Calcium builds strong bones and can help you to prevent osteoporosis. The recommended daily intake of calcium is 1,000 mg. If women who are menopausal take 1,000 mg of calcium...
It is almost the holiday season again and this time you were elected to host the Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings. While you love the traditional food fare, it is not conducive to your dietary goals. What can you do...
The best place to begin taking notes about nutrition is with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The USDA offers recommendations about what they find to be healthy eating-related habits for the general public. And their information covers these main areas of focus: nutrition pyramid,...
We all know that we need to get our daily dose of vitamins but do we know what vitamins our bodies need and what they do for our bodies and more importantly do we know what foods contain these vitamins? Our bodies need vitamin A,...
Nutrition is something many individuals study in school and college. Some individuals make a career out of knowing about nutrition and how to show others better ways to eat. Nutrition and healthy eating is not all that difficult to understand. There are a few basics that...
We all laugh at the commercials that show kids hiding vegetables but the truth is as parents we really do want our kids to eat the veggies and not hide them. Vegetables help prevent diseases, and add fiber to our diet and much...
The last decade or so has really brought antioxidants to the forefront when it comes to proper nutrition. For years, everyone just knew that eating fruits, vegetables and whole grains were a healthy part of your diet but no one really knew about antioxidants...
You’ve likely heard or read about empty calories from magazines or dieticians on a news program but do you really understand what they are? To truly understand the term “empty calorie,” you have to first realize that a calorie is a...
It is quite normal for the amount of fat you consume in your food to differ from day to day. Some days, you may eat a meal high in fat while the next you may compensate and each lighter. It is...
