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 [...]

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 [...]

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. 

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, [...]

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 [...]

Although there seem to be some studies that herbs are ineffective, what often is not reported is that doses may be too low or that one species used in study may not be as effective as another. Additionally, you have to keep in mind, herbs have been used with great success for thousands of years, and, [...]

If you’ve heard of quinoa you might think it’s a grain, but it’s not. In fact, it often gets miscategorized as a grain, despite the fact it’s a seed and a relative of leafy green vegetables, such as Swiss chard or spinach. Quinoa originated in South America, and the Incas regarded it as a sacred grain, naming it quinoa, [...]