Eating disorders are a common problem, yet they often go unnoticed, undiagnosed or untreated. Many myths surround eating disorders, the most popular being that they only affect young women and can be easily dealt with.
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Soy is considered the ‘meat’ of the vegetarian world. It is true that soy protein is used to compensate for the vegetarian diet but it is not exclusively for vegetarians. It is among the only supplement that offers a complete amino acid profile. The body is incapable of
producing amino acids and therefore the importance of […]
When we eat an almond nut, we are technically eating the seed of the fruit from the almond tree. The almond nut is off white in colour and oval in shape, it is covered by a thin brownish skin and then the hard shell. There are two types of almond, sweet and bitter
almond; it is […]
Generally a pound of fat represents about 3500 calories of stored energy. In order to lose a pound of fat, you must use 3500 more calories than you take in. It’s better not to do this over the period of just one day or you’d probably harm yourself, and your body would in all likelihood […]
Acid reflux is totally an uncomfortable and, oftenly very painful, condition. It occurs when the ring of muscle between the esophagus and stomach, known as the lower esophageal sphincter(LES), relaxes inappropriately. This provides the conditions for acidic liquid from the stomach to splash up into the esophagus causing irritation to it’s lining. There are […]
One of the highly effective weapons you can have if you want to achieve maximum potential in bodybuilding is your diet. In planning your bodybuilding diet it is important insure that it provides the nutrients you need to maintain a healthy lifestyle as well as supplying the body with the energy needed to complete your […]
Normally Fasting is done for religious and spiritual reasons but it has lot of other benefits for health. Fasting achieves a physiological rest to the digestive, assimilative, and
protective organ Next, the bodily energy normally used to digest and assimilate food is now used to purify our body. Fasting is a total safe and effective means […]
Since dining at restaurants and eating out something is that more of us are doing than ever before I thought it would be a good idea to provide a few diet tips for eating out.
Of course those have you that are dieting will be aware about that it is better to ignore
eating out all together […]
Do you take regularly care of your gums and teeth? Do you follow your dentist’s suggestions and dental care reminders? Do you follow the recommended annual visits to the dentist? Are you keen in keeping your dental health at its best?
Providing proper teeth and gum care are important. Here are some tips to follow in […]
Zinc is an essential mineral that is found in almost every cell in your body. It stimulates the activity of over 100 enzymes. Zinc is one of few minerals that a significant number of people are slightly deficient. Zinc deficiency is particularly common in infants, adolescents, the elderly and women. Certain drugs and nutrients can […]
