Excess belly fat has been linked to numerous disease, and for the past fifteen years the average American waist circumference has grown and grown. In fact, according American Sports Data, “3.8 million people are over 300 pounds, over 400,000 people (mostly males) carry over 400 pounds and the average adult female weighs an unprecedented 163 pounds!”

Leafy green vegetables are important for a variety of reasons. Many people consider them nutritional superstars because when eaten raw they are one of the best sources of amino acids, which are the building blocks needed for protein in the body. Leafy greens are easy to digest, and they stimulate digestion by encouraging digestive enzymes. They also strengthen the immune system [...]

Lysine or L-lysine is an essential amino acid that plays an important role in a person’s overall health and well being. Because it is an essential amino acid, it cannot be produced by the body and must be acquired from diet or supplements. Defiencies of lysine can result in hair loss, an inability to concentrate, reproductive disorders, and even retarded [...]

You’ve probably heard that blueberries are supposed to be a super food and a nutritional powerhouse. Indeed, they seem to offer some great health benefits due to their antioxidant compounds, which reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, a main component in numerous diseases. They’ve also been touted to improve mental deterioration, and the oxygen radical absorbance capacity [...]

People sometimes have physical symptoms that something is wrong, and, occasional symptoms, such as a headache, a back ache, or an upset stomach, may be nothing to worry about; however, if your symptoms are persistent or accompanied by other symptoms, they may indicate serious health emergencies and should not be ignored. So, here’s the list of [...]

If you’re familiar with mushrooms, you may know there are many varieties, and they add a distinctive flavor often described as earthy. Yet, they are more than tasty morsels. According to a study published in the international journal Appetite they appear to be as satisfying as beef but contain alot fewer calories and that means you may be able to cut calories. 

Tryptophan is one of the essential amino acids that must be acquired from diet, and you may be familiar with it because turkey is one of the best sources of it. Tryptophan is also known to affect the brain neurotransmitter serotonin and is a precusor to serotonin. It is also needed to create vitamin B3 and [...]

Why not skip the usual fruits and vegetables, and try something new? One reason why you may want to try something new is if you examine your diet closely, you will likely find you eat the same ten or fifteen vegetables over and over. The same old fruits and vegetables are probably apples, bananas, oranges, pears, grapes, broccoli, [...]

The pomegranate is one of mankind’s earliest cultivated fruits, and legends of its health abilities have been in vogue since ancient times. In fact, some ancient people believed the pomegranate offered mystical healing properties. Clinical studies today are showing that indeed 100 percent pomegranate juice, such as that made by POM Wonderful, offers health benefits. Health [...]

People often think animal protein is much more nutritious than plant protein. That is because animal protein contains ALL the necessary essential amino acids whereas it takes more effort to obtain it from plant sources, and essential amino acids must come from dietary sources because they cannot be produced by the body. However, according to the American Dietetic [...]