If you are like most of us, the mention of health food makes you think of something bland, highly textured or disgusting. People have the impression that those who eat health foods have given up the pleasure of eating in exchange for better health. Not true. Contrary to what many of us believe, fibrous foods which constitute a healthy diet, can actually taste quite good!The average American follows what nutritionists call...more
There are several kinds of foods that are believed to be ideal source of calcium. However, some are rich in fats that seem unhelpful and can cause negative effects for those people who want to diminish the amount of fats in their body. The most common dairy product that provides a good source of calcium is milk and all its by products such as yogurt and cheese. Typical sources of milk are cow, carabao and goat.Fruits and vegetables are also...more
Normal and regular people get food allergies, but, food allergies are not normal. Yes, they are common, but they are not normal of a perfectly healthy body. An allergic response is when a person's body reacts to certain foods in such a way that the body employs an immune system response. This is because it "believes" the food as harmful. Symptoms may occur in the digestive system, respiratory system, or other areas of the body. Some of the most common allergic responses include a tingling sensation in the mouth, vomiting, difficulty breathing, abdominal cramps and diarrhea, swelling of the tongue and throat and can progress to a drop in blood pressure, loss of consciousness and even death. With symptoms sometimes showing withing minutes of exposure that the food, this can be dangerous, especially for younger kids, or people with special needs.Severe allergic reactions can result in anaphylaxis, the extreme of an allergic reaction which can mean death. It can involve any or all of the areas of the body including, the respiratory system, skin, digestive and gastrointestinal system and the cardiovascular system. In such cases, the...more
Cooking a healthy meal day after day, night after night is not at all easy. However, if you want to start eating healthy, you need to pay close attention to the foods that you buy and serve on the dinner table. Be aware that eating health foods (and vitamins) involves knowing what the right foods are and making a conscious effort to consume more of...more
Whenever I read new statistics, I always refer back to my favorite expert, Dr. Joseph Hibbeln, National Institutes of Health, one of the world's leading authorities on Omega 3. I read the other day we now have 60,000 pre-packaged food items available in super Wal-Marts, Targets, grocery stores, and back in the 50's we had a mere 2,000...more
Peanut allergy is one of the most dangerous food allergies. It is more likely to cause an anaphylactic reaction than any other food allergy. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most common food allergies in children and adults. Most individuals who discover they are allergic to peanuts try to eliminate them from their diet. They cautiously read the label on every food item, scanning for the word peanut. Yet, some apparently peanut-free foods still make them feel awful. Or worse, their health never improved after eliminating peanuts and they don't know why. If you suffer from an allergy to peanuts you should beware of the following list of food additives. Each of these additives can be made from peanuts and could make you sick. Fortunately, many companies are beginning to print allergy warnings on their food items that say "does not contain " or "may contain ". If the food you pick up does not explicitly state the allergy information then don't make any assumptions. Print this lengthy list out and keep it in your wallet or purse so that you can check food labels for...more
If you are allergic to corn I offer you my sympathy. Corn must be one of the most pervasive foods out there. Most individuals who discover they have a corn allergy or intolerance struggle to eliminate it from their...more
There have been countless studies performed on the role of protein in the muscle growth process to try and determine exactly how much protein you should consume to build muscle mass. Recently, several studies have looked at the role that dietary...more
Why don't restaurants know what ingredients are in their food?I have been allergic to dairy products among other things for quite a few years. So when I visit restaurants, I always politely request "no cheese, or sour cream." The next thing you know...more
Super Green FoodsSuper green foods are derived from young cereal grasses such as wheat, barley, rye, oats and alfalfa, as well as spirulina, chlorella, kelp, dulse and other sea vegetables. Perhaps the most nutrient-dense foods on earth, these...more
As the owner of several weight loss ebooks and weight loss web sites I am often asked, "What are the best all around diet foods?"My first response is to tell people that there are no magic diet foods that will help you lose weight fast, and it is...more
According to Joanne Larsen MS RD LD, junk food is a slang word for foods with limited nutritional value. "Every person has their own list of foods they call junk foods." She writes, "I would include foods that are low in nutrient content. Generally,...more