Eight Important Reasons Why You Need More Vitamin K in Your Diet
Read on to discover eight significant and surprising reasons why a higher intake of vitamin K could improve and extend your life.
August 26, 2012
Category: Nutrition
Secret Salt: Foods That You Didn’t Know Were Laced With Sodium
You might not realize is that some foods that don’t necessarily taste all that salty are still loaded with huge amounts of sodium. Here’s a look at some of these secret offenders
August 26, 2012
Nutrition Confusion: How Many People Really Read Nutrition Labels?
Nutrition labels are on most products at the supermarket these days. Have you ever wondered how many people read or care about them? As it turns out, consumers feel confused about nutrition and nutrition labels. Find out more about what this study shows.
August 26, 2012
Nine Amazing Health Benefits of Kidney Beans
Kidney beans are named after their distinctive shape, and they are available both dried and canned all year long. Their savory taste makes them a popular ingredient in salads and chili recipes, and it turns out that they are extremely good for your body as well. Read on to discover the nine most significant reasons why adding more kidney beans to your diet could boost your health and improve your quality of life.
August 25, 2012
Silent Inflammation: Are You Eating a Pro-Inflammatory Diet?
Chances are you’re familiar with the inflammation that happens when you injure yourself, but there’s another type of inflammation that’s even more important called “silent inflammation.” Find out what causes this hidden but destructive type of inflammation and the role that diet plays.
August 19, 2012
New Study Reveals Another Reason Not to Eat Fast
Do you eat your meals in a leisurely manner or scarf them down in ten minutes flat? Eating fast increases your risk for obesity, but a new study suggests it may have other health consequences as well. Find out what they are – and how to slow down the pace of a meal.
August 19, 2012
Thirteen Important Reasons Why You Need More Zinc in Your Diet
Zinc is a micromineral that the body only needs in very small quantities. In spite of this, your health can suffer if your diet does not contain enough zinc, and it is thought that a shocking 75% of people in the Western world may not have a high enough zinc intake. Certain foods are particularly good sources of zinc, including mushrooms, nuts, beans, and spinach. Although you have probably heard that you can benefit from zinc supplements or a diet that is richer in zinc, you may not know just why this micromineral can be so important for your physical health. Read on to discover thirteen fascinating and significant reasons why a higher intake of zinc could help to improve and extend your life.
August 19, 2012
Eleven Fascinating Health Benefits of Raisins
Raisins are wrinkled fruits with a sweet, sugary taste and a sticky texture. They are an extremely popular snack, as they are high in energy but low in fat, and many people love to add them to yogurts or cereals. In addition to being delicious, it turns out that they are also extremely good for your health. Read on to discover the eleven more significant reasons why adding more raisins to your diet could help to improve and extend your life.
August 19, 2012
5 Surprising Nutritional Facts About Nuts
There are lots of good reasons to choose nuts as a snack over chips and other carby snacks. Nuts offer a variety of health benefits that has earned them the status of being “good for you.” But there’s more to nuts than meets the eye. Discover five nutritional facts about nuts you might not know.
August 12, 2012
Gluten-Free Diets: Fleeting Fads or Life Savers?
Although most people look at the gluten-free diet trend as a passing fad, it is actually a necessity for a large portion of the population. With changes in wheat’s protein structure and the ubiquitous nature of its proteins in processed foods, the number of those who have celiac disease or other levels of gluten sensitivity continues to grow.
August 12, 2012
Do Low-Carbohydrate Diets Prevent Cancer?
What kind of diet is best for reducing the risk of malignancies? Find out what new research shows about low-carbohydrate, high-protein diets and whether they help to prevent cancer.
August 12, 2012
Healthy, Lower Carb Alternatives to White Rice, Potatoes and Pasta
Trying to eat healthier carbs? You don’t have to give up your favorite comfort foods. Here are some healthy, low-carb alternatives to higher glycemic foods like rice, potatoes and pasta. Not only are they lower in carbs, they have fewer calories as well.
August 12, 2012