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Warriors For Your Body Through Yogurt
Research proves that yogurt is not just a diet food. Evidence is growing that it is packed with microscopic warriors – beneficial bacteria that are a must for good health.
The National Institute of Nutrition states a cup of yogurt (250 mg) contains 370 mg of calcium. This is 30 – 40 % of most [...]
Nutritional Quinoa Chili Made With Ostrich
Quinoa tastes great, and it is one of the most nutritious whole grains available on the planet. Ostrich complements the robust flavors of quinoa, tomatoes, and spices. Ostrich is a red meat closer in taste and texture to beef than chicken. If you can’t find it, ground turkey will do in a pinch. When [...]
Healthy Ways Around White Sugar
Our kids are eating more sugar and getting fatter; with the average yearly consumption per person being approximately 135 pounds! As well, research indicates an over-consumption of white, refined sugar weakens the immune system, can trigger violent behavior and other behavioral problems in children, causes dental decay and robs precious vitamins and minerals from [...]
Are Business Travels Nutrient Deficient
People of all ages live such hectic lifestyles, that eating nutritious meals is seen as something of a luxury to. However, this healthy eating dilemma is greater for the typical business traveler.
The second biggest source of unhealthy food for a typical business traveler is at the airport. They offer travelers a selection of [...]
Is Protein Important For Diabetics
Proteins are the natural choice when a patient is faced with diabetes. If diabetes is uncontrolled, muscle protein is broken down into amino acids and converted into glucose by the liver. Proteins have to supply enough energy to substitute for carbohydrates and proteins are broken down faster than they are made. If this happens [...]
Does Fiber Absorb Fat
There is information that dietary fiber absorbs some of the fat that would normally be absorbed by the body. If this is true, is it better for one to eat a salad before or after a main meal? Does eating a salad after a meal push the material through the digestive system [...]
Healthy Menu Choices May Not Be
A new study shows that the low-calorie and healthy menu items showing up on convenience and fast food restaurant menus often sabotage a dieter’s good intentions for weight control. However, most of the problem has to do with our perception and behavior, rather than with the food itself.
A new study shows [...]
Does Coffee Affect Diabetics
A recent study from Duke University shows that caffeine increases blood sugar levels in diabetics who regularly drink coffee.
These findings are surprising because coffee contains no calories and has a glycemic index of 0. However, caffeine is a stimulant similar to the fight-or-flight response. The fight-or flight response causes a rise in blood sugar.
The [...]
Do Fatty Acids Help With ADHD
A new study in Nutrition Journal finds that young people with ADHD have a noticeably different amount of fatty acids in their cells.
When you examine the red blood cells of kids with ADHD, there are some striking differences compared with cells from others. In general, you’ll find a higher ratio of omega-6 fatty [...]
Can Vitamin E Be Bad For You
Recently the news carried the story that a researcher had discovered that taking vitamin E at a level of 400IU or more increases the risk of death. But is this true?
Hundreds of studies have shown the beneficial effects of vitamin E on numerous diseases including cancer, heart disease, arthritis, fibrocystic breast disease, epilepsy [...]