Today, researchers are discovering more and more information that indicates there is a link between poor nutrition and health problems. If you think about it, if poor nutrition contributes to things such as cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, then why wouldn’t proper nutrition contribute to good health? You may also wonder what good nutrition means because what is touted [...]

You have probably heard about omega oils and how important they are to good health. There are three important ones: omega-3s, omega-6s, and omega-9s. Of these three omegas, two are essential because they can only be acquired through diet. They are omega-6s (linoleic acid or LA) and omega-3s (alpha-linolenic acid or ALA). Both these essential fatty acids (EFAs) are [...]

The majority of foods eaten by the typical American are usually acid-producing. Acid-producing foods include such things as meat, sugar, and cereals, as well as processed foods. Whether a food is alkaline or an acid food has nothing to do with the actual pH of the food itself. For instance, oranges, lemons, and limes are considered acidic, but the end-product is an alkaline [...]

Soup can be a great food choice. One Penn study shows that if you first consume a low-fat, broth-based soups before a meal, you consume fewer calories, 20 percent fewer. Soups are also good to stimulate digestion, and they help you slow down when you eat so that you feel fuller sooner. If you pick the right [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]