It’s no secret that fruits and vegetables are more nutritious food choices than baked goods and sugary drinks. With the vast amounts of dietary advice and information available; however, it can be a challenge to discern what to follow and...
Nutrition labels reveal useful information about the foods you consume. By consulting these labels, you create a more vivid picture about the contents of your diet and provide yourself a concrete look at your nutrition. In the United States,...
The Mayo Clinic explains that triglycerides are created when you eat more calories than your body needs at the time. The body turns the excess calories into triglycerides, a type of fat, and stores it in your fat cells. Some of it can also be...
The National Parkinson Foundation reports that Parkinson's disease affects one million people in the United States. Parkinson's disease is caused by degeneration of the cells within the brain responsible for the production of dopamine, a...
There are plenty of quick-fix weight loss diets out there. But according to the Mayo Clinic, the best way to achieve long term belly fat loss is to combine healthy eating an exercise. That said, there are also a variety of healthy diets out there,...
Dietary advice for kidney patients is often conflicting, especially when it comes to protein. There is no one-size-fits-all advice for these patients. Dietary advice requires looking at the patient's individual labs, blood pressure, age and...
It's no secret that eating a healthy diet can help you feel better, control your weight and prevent a slew of diseases and health problems. But with the plethora of nutrition information and dietary advice you hear every day, it's not so easy to...
Navigating your way through the internet and media to find accurate nutrition information and services can be quite challenging. Because every one eats food, every one seems to be a nutrition professional. Remember that not all information on the...
If you have diabetes, you need to watch your diet to keep your blood glucose levels from getting too high. You can use a number of different diets to do this. Two popular examples are the consistent carbohydrate diet, or carbohydrate counting, and...
Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, fever and bowel habit changes might indicate diverticulitis, a condition that occurs when small pouches in your intestine become inflamed. Diverticulitis can be very uncomfortable, and if severe, can lead to...
The Maker's Diet for Weight Loss, by Jordan Rubin, not only wants to help you change the way you eat, but also the way you think and live. His diet plan rests heavily on his Jewish faith and combines nutrition research with dietary advice from the...
Newly diagnosed patients usually clamor for dietary advice. Eager to feel in control, they often hit the Internet in search of kidney diets and information. The bottom line is that whatever particular kidney disease you have, you should look first...
Lithium, a drug used to treat certain blood disorders and some mental illnesses, including bipolar disorder, is associated with weight gain. It may only cause weight gain in people who are already obese, according to a 2006 study published by...
A 1,500-calorie diet is appropriate for you if you're on a weight loss plan, are diabetic and have been prescribed this calorie level by a doctor, or if you have have low-energy needs. According to the USDA's MyPyramid Plan, 1,500 calories...
According to the National Coffee Association, 54 percent of Americans drink coffee on a daily basis and the average coffee drinker consumes 3.1 cups of coffee a day. Coffee was once thought to be the cause of serious health problems, such as...
Eating more calories than your body needs to burn in a given day usually results in weight gain. And, in general, bigger portions of food equals more calories. By reducing your portion sizes, you're more likely to lower your calorie intake and...
Diarrhea in toddlers can be caused by any number of factors. If a viral, bacterial or parasitic infection is present, you will want to consult with your doctor about how to treat your child. But if infectious causes, food allergies and...
Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is a painful and often debilitating condition that causes extreme joint pain and inflammation. Although its cause is unknown, scientists continue to study the role of diet, including nutrients like vitamin C, on the...
The Nutrition Facts label is required on most food and beverages by the Food and Drug Administration. The label provides nutrient information about the food item, including calories, fiber, fat and sodium. The purpose of the Nutrition Facts label...
The Obvious Diet is an eating plan based on the book of the same name. The diet was created by Ed Victor, a literary agent who lost a large amount of weight by changing some basic eating habits. Before you follow any of the suggestions from the...
Reflux occurs when the muscular valve between the esophagus and stomach (lower esophageal sphincter or LES) does not close properly and the stomach contents leak back into the esophagus. The back flow of acid from the stomach touches the lining of...
Cervical cancer starts in the cervix, the lower, narrower end of the uterus. Various strains of the human papillomavirus, or HPV, a sexually transmitted infection, cause most cervical cancers in the United States. Population-based...
Some vitamins have been heavily researched on their ability to improve workouts by decreasing oxidative stress and fatigue. Currently, there is no specific vitamin supplement that is universally recommended to improve workouts. The most important...
Working out more than once a day can accelerate weight loss. Weight loss occurs when your body uses more calories than it takes in. Physical activity increases metabolic rate, subsequent caloric expenditure and weight loss success. Weight loss...
According to dietsinreview.com, the Zone Diet offers users more freedom in food choices by educating you on making smarter ones. The Diet does not restrict any particular food, but encourages you to eat the right foods on a consistent basis in...
While standard dietary advice warns against high consumption of salt, these rules may not apply to individuals suffering from adrenal fatigue. The condition, which results from low hormonal output at the adrenal glands, can hinder your ability to...
Gallstones are solid masses of fat, such as cholesterol, that form in the body from the gallbladder. These gallstones can be almost microscopic, or as big as a golf ball. According to the Weight Control Information Network, 20 million Americans...
If you're examining your diet, government nutrition information offers a credible alternative to dietary advice from questionable sources. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) funds nutrition research programs and has access to the latest...
Foods have been categorized into food groups by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help you remember how many servings you need from each group. The pyramid is a quick reference to healthy eating.
Rosacea can be affected by diet and activity. Learn about rosacea from a doctor in this video on skin care.
