Your diet consists of all the foods you eat during the day. When your nutritional choices are not up to par, you can suffer both physical and mental consequences, such as obesity, increased disease risk and fatigue. Nutrition and diet advice can...
Detox diets are done with the intention of cleansing the body of waste products and toxins that might accumulate over time from a poor diet, illness or chemicals in our environment. Detoxes often are controversial, as many are restrictive and...
Admit it. You think your child is overweight. You worry about her health and the social impact of those extra pounds. You might be in a quandary about how to walk the fine line of urging healthy eating practices without damaging her self esteem. A...
The GI, or glycemic index diet, was created to help people to control blood sugar levels in diabetics, according to MayoClinic.com. The diet is based on the theory that avoiding increases and frequent fluctuations in blood sugar levels can lead to...
Diarrhea is unpleasant, but it can be dangerous, too, if you're not getting the fluids you need. Although you may not feel like eating or drinking, your diet can help reduce symptoms of diarrhea and give you the nutrients your body needs during...
Menopause indicates you have not had a period for 12 consecutive months. The hormonal activity that leads up to the cessation of the menstrual cycle as well as after it officially ends can lead to a number of issues including weight gain and a...
With COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, your meals should give you extra energy to support your lung function as you go about your daily activities. COPD includes a group of respiratory disorders, including emphysema, chronic...
Men are at a much greater risk of developing a diet-related chronic disease than women, according to the Palo Alto Medical Foundation. A healthy, well-balanced diet provides men with the fuel they need to get through the day and nutrients to fight...
Losing and maintaining weight require a series of actions and dietary changes. Extreme and depriving diets abound, but in the end, only those changes you can stick with in the long run will help you achieve your ideal goal. Rather than trying to...
The area surrounding the Mediterranean Sea encompasses many different countries and cultures. When referring to the Mediterranean diet, most look mainly to the eating habits of Italy and surrounding areas. People in these parts eat more omega-3...
Diabetes is a serious disease that, if poorly managed, increases the risk of developing heart disease and kidney damage. While there is no cure, those with type 2 diabetes can control their blood sugar and, ultimately, reduce the risk of...
If you've just been told by your doctor that you have diabetes, you probably have a lot of questions--things like which types of food you'll have to give up, what you can continue to enjoy and how you should manage your disease when dining out and...
Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is caused by an imbalance in male and female hormones in women. This condition causes symptoms such as infertility, obesity, hirsutism, acne and menstrual irregularities. Polycystic ovary syndrome causes women...
Maintaining a normal body weight can lower your overall risk of disease and lengthen your life. According to the American College of Sports Medicine, over two thirds of American adults are classified as either overweight or obese. Because of this,...
Diverticulitis is an uncomfortable and potentially serious digestive condition affecting the large intestine. Doctors first noticed diverticular disease in the early 1900s, according to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse....
In many respects, a vegan diet is more of a lifestyle than a diet. Making a decision to become a vegan involves personal, environmental and ethical considerations because when one becomes a vegan, she eliminates all animal products from her life....
As a teenager, you face a number of challenges when it comes to losing weight. Daily you are bombarded with advertisements for junk food and fast food that are marketed to your age group. At the same time, you are constantly surrounded by images...
Bacteria in your mouth cause deposits on your teeth that can lead to tooth decay and other dental problems. Making sure that you brush and floss and get regular check-ups is important, but one of the other things you can do to have healthy teeth...
Ulcers are sores that form in the lining of your digestive tract, which includes the stomach, esophagus and duodenum. Food does not cause ulcers to form, although consuming certain foods can irritate them further and slow the healing process....
To give your baby the best start in life, it is vital that during your pregnancy you have a healthy and balanced diet. The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that pregnant women eat plenty of fruits and vegetables to...
Between 1999 and 2008, there was no change in obesity prevalence among women. However, women's obesity and overweight rates remain high. According to the Weight-loss Information Network, 64.1 percent of women 20 years and older are overweight or...
Ulcerative colitis, a form of inflammatory bowel disease, primarily affects the colon and rectum. It can cause a variety of symptoms that range in severity including diarrhea, cramping and abdominal pain. This disease typically follows a pattern...
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) occurs when the intestinal muscles that contract to move waste materials through the digestive tract go into spasms, causing abdominal distress. When the process gets out of balance, alternating bouts of diarrhea and...
Every teenager is different and their bodies may be going through some changes, making it hard to know exactly what to eat or how much they should eat. Learning a few healthy diet concepts will make it easier to make healthy choices when eating at...
The low cortisol output found in adrenal fatigue causes a range of symptoms which reflect the range of effects that the adrenal glands conduct across the body's myriad systems. From hormonal balance to responding to stress and from co-ordinating...
Including cholesterol in your diet is not necessary; your liver actually makes plenty of cholesterol to keep your body healthy and functioning properly. Despite this, small amounts of cholesterol in your diet are not harmful, but high cholesterol...
Hypoglycemia is the result of a blood sugar disorder that results from the faulty metabolism of carbohydrates, according to Michael Murray, N.D. in his book "Diabetes and Hypoglycemia." He explains that glucose is a derivative of carbohydrates,...
Despite the health concerns surrounding dietary fat, it remains an integral component of human nutrition. In the absence of a medical condition that makes digesting fat difficult or impossible, some amount is necessary for energy and for bodily...
Low-carb diets are a popular way to lose weight. They allow you to enjoy some favorite foods that are traditionally thought of as off limits for weight loss, and they tend to be filled with whole-food choices like meat, dairy and vegetables. ...
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