Nearly everyone is concerned about too much fat in his or her diet. We are constantly hearing about the link between fat and heart disease and other life threatening diseases such as diabetes. But how much do we really know about fats and the effects of fat on our health. Did you know that you actually need fat to metabolize fat? This is why low-fat diets do not always result in weight loss. Therefore,...more
VegetarianismVegetarianism maybe a noble attitude but most people who profess this life style are seriously on their way to being very unhealthy.It is bad enough that the food supply is not healthy - meat, milk, eggs, processed foods, MSG, Equal, Hydrolyzed vegetable proteins, herbicides, pesticides, fungicides, Genetically modified grains - the list goes on and on. The problem with vegetarians is that they have their principles but no...more
Food poisoning is a sepsis(The presence of harmful microorganisms or associated toxins in the blood and tissues), that is caused by consuming foods that are contaminated with pathogenic bacteria, toxins, viruses, prions or parasites. These contaminations are normally as a result of improper handling, storage or preparation of food. Pesticides added to food can also add in the likelyhood of consumption of the viruses. Contact that Pests, such as flies and cockroaches have with food, further increases the change of contamination.Because symptoms often don't occur for several hours after the contaminated food is eaten, it is hard at times to 'pin the tail on the donkey' and figure out exactly where it came from. Initial Food Poisoning symptoms generally include: vomiting, diarrhea, fever, nausea, abdominal pain, headache or tiredness. Typically our body is able to recover by itself from the poisoning, after a short period of time. In rare cases, especially with babies and pregnant women, food poisoning can result in permanent health problems, and in even more extreme cases, death. The time that passes between the food consuption and the actual presence of the virus, is...more
As a pregnant woman you need to educate yourself on the best foods to eat when pregnant because food is the main source of nourishment for you and your baby. Maximizing your portions of food is not the only matter you should consider, but also how that food provides the nutrients for your growing baby. The quality of food you consume decides your...more
Vitamin a is a fat soluble vitamin which was known as Retinol in the year 1913. Retinol is given another name for vitamin a because this vitamin is very useful in protecting the retina of your eyes. This vitamin is also considered to be an anti-infective because it helps in protecting the immune system of our body. Vitamin a is very much required...more
The following order can be the healthiest foods you ever get to stay fit and healthy. This may greatly help you get a plan asFruitsApricotsApricots contain Beta-carotene which helps to prevent radical injury and also helps to guard the eyes. One apricot contains seventeen calories, 0 fat, and one gram of fiber. You'll be able to eat them dried or soft.MangoA medium sized mango packs fifty seven MG of vitamin C, that is nearly your entire daily dose. This antioxidant will help forestall arthritis and conjointly boost your immune system.CantaloupeCantaloupes contain 117 GG of vitamin C, that is almost twice the counseled dose. A melon contains 853 MG of potassium, which is sort oftwice the maximum amount as a banana, that helps to lower blood pressure. 0.5 a melon contains 97 calories, 1 gram of fat, and 2 grams of fiber.TomatoA tomato can facilitate cut the risk of bladder, abdomen and colon cancers in half if you eat one daily. A tomato contains 26 calories, 0 fat, and only 1 gram of fiber.VegetablesOnionsAn onion can facilitate to protect against cancer. A cup of onions serves 61 calories, 0 fat and 3 grams of...more
The normal assumption is that teenagers love junk food and food that is popular with their peers. While this may be true, it is not wise to let this rule your planning of menus at home. With a little bit of creativity and planning you can create a...more
You love your dog and to find out he or she has to battle such a horrible disease can be very scary for you. You likely want to do anything possible to help your dog through this time. The main goal for dog cancer treatment is...more
Author: Elizabeth RubyLet's start this new year with some resolutions to eat healthier and add more foods high in omega 3 fatty acids to our diets. But are you one of those people like me who have made New Year's Resolutions in the past only to end...more
Many mothers today are very well informed when it comes to raising healthy babies - from breastfeeding to preparing the right kinds of food. However, remember that raising healthy children starts when you begin learning about the right foods to eat...more
A preparation intended to provide nutrients such as vitamins, fiber, minerals, amino acids or fatty acids are known as Food Supplements. A few countries define these supplements as foods whereas the others define them as drugs. These Food Supplements...more
Health foods are often thought of as being bland, unappetizing and sometimes even nauseating. What many people do not realize is that not everything that tastes good is bad for you. It is a common misconception that is ingrained...more