Nutritional Requirements Important to Parents Aging (Part 1 of 3)
Nutrition is important for everyone, but did you know that nutritional needs change as we age? The body’s ability to digest, absorb, and retain nutrients such as protein, vitamins, and minerals changes due to various reasons. The elderly tend to take in less calories than younger people which may be due to a natural decline in the rate of metabolism as people age.
Why Sugar Addiction and Raw Food Diets May Not MixRaw food diets seem healthful, but may actually lead to bad habits for someone who’s addicted to sugar. You could trigger some thyroid issues or end up eating too much fruit. Either one could lead to health problems, while fruit may exacerbate sugar addiction. Here are some simple recommendations.
Fabulous FiberFiber is a miracle food that helps in so many ways. This article provides a quick overview of these benefits.
Should You Really Be Drinking Protein?Should you really be scared of drinking protein shakes? In this article we detail what a protein shake really is and break down the positive and negative affects of protein shakes on your body.
The Power To Choose – Nutritional KnowledgeThis article talks about the benefits of being nutritionally aware. Educating yourself is the best tool and educating your children on nutrition is the best tool you can offer them.
Almonds – Crazy Little NutI’m a nut for almonds! They satisfy my salty and crunchy cravings. Sly little devils – including almonds in your diet often promotes the exclusion of less nutritious snacks, thereby improving your overall diet. The mighty almond promotes weight loss, lower cholesterol, cancer prevention, and possible Alzheimer’s prevention as well.
Your Guide to Shopping for Organic FoodsWe are often advised by nutritionists to always buy organic foods. But exactly what does that mean, and can we be certain how well it’s regulated? And how about those other terms we see on labels in the supermarket like local, free range and natural? We will attempt here to bring a little sense to the subject, but as we will see there are no clear-cut guidelines.
Nutrients for a Lean Body Are Sometimes ForgottenThere are six micro-classes of nutrients and three main “essential” nutrients. We tend to go on a trending diet approach only to forget that we need a variety of nutrients along with minerals to shape a complete and healthy body. Just adjusting the quality and quantity of each nutrient will help you reach your goals…
Is a Gluten Free Diet Healthy for You?Going gluten free is seen as a healthy option for everyone. But is eliminating gluten just a fad or is it really the best choice if you want to be healthy?
How Garlic Can Assist With Liver HealthSeldom will we find a food which is so versatile in making food taste so good that has the health benefits that garlic has. Long a staple of the Mediterranean diet, people who are into healthy cuisine are finding more ways to use this wonderful herb. Its benefit as an antioxidant and healer in the body is now well-known, but here we will talk specifically about how it helps maintain a healthy and fit liver.
Why Low Fat, No Fat Food Equals No GoodThe past couple decades we have been taught that no fat, low fat foods are the way to go to prevent disease and live a healthy lifestyle. It is this same advice that has now backfired, causing obesity and disease rates to skyrocket. To reverse this trend, Americans need to return to a real food diet with plenty of healthy saturated fat. Most fear this idea at first, afraid of gaining weight, however, the reverse has been shown to happen. This article discusses 5 reasons why we need to put the fat back into our diet.
Is the Paleo Diet Safe?As with any new, or newly popular, diet, it has become common to question whether the Paleo Diet is safe. The Paleo diet is, of course, a way of eating based on the diet of Paleolithic Man, the hunter gatherer, or caveman. So what is the answer? Is the Paleo Diet safe or is it another dangerous fad?