Nutritional foods help your body remain healthy by supplying it with carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins and protein to ward off potential illness. It also supports your digestive health, increases metabolism and sustains your energy levels. As a...
Getting the right amount of nutrients helps to keep you at the peak of health. To understand what to eat more or less of, compare food labels as you shop. The FDA groups fats, cholesterol and sodium, which you should limit, at the top of the list....
Diabetes is a disease in which the pancreas begins to produce less, or no insulin. It is treated with diet and exercise modification, oral medications and insulin therapy. Many diabetic patients find it difficult to change their daily diet and...
High levels of cholesterol in your blood increase your risk of health problems such as heart attacks, high blood pressure and stroke. Low-density lipoprotein, or LDL cholesterol, is referred to as "bad" cholesterol, while high-density lipoprotein,...
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic condition that causes digestive symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea and/or constipation. While IBS does not cause permanent intestinal damage, symptoms can pose significant discomfort and...
Cells in the lining of your stomach produce stomach acid to aid in the breakdown of food particles. A thick layer of mucus protects the stomach lining from the effects of the stomach acid. When the mucus lining becomes damaged, stomach acid can...
A variety of health foods is available to the average consumer seeking to eat better, but some offer more benefits than others. Sticking to plant-based foods is generally the healthiest option. Also, foods that are not processed or have limited...
There are between 280,000 and 400,000 deaths every year in the United States that can be linked to obesity, according to research conducted at Carnegie Mellon University. These statistics make healthy food choices an important topic. By increasing...
Healthy food choices are essential to good health. Healthy food choices nourish and provide the body with energy that allows us to live full and active lives. According to the "American Journal of Nutrition", nutrition has a major role in...
Nutritious foods will benefit your health by limiting your intake of fat and calories while also providing the nutrients you need for good health. It can be overwhelming to choose foods because it is often difficult to discern the difference...
If you're a picky eater, view food as a proxy for soul nourishment or have an ongoing hate relationship with your bathroom scale, there's a good chance that your upbringing had something to do with it. A family's influence on food choices begins...
Diabetes is caused by problems with insulin leading to elevated blood sugar. Approximately 6 percent of people in the United States have diabetes, according to the Obesity Society. People with diabetes do not need to eat special foods, but do need...
If you find yourself craving a chocolate bar or reaching for a large bag of greasy, salty chips after a stressful day at work, you are not alone. The relationship between the foods you crave and your current emotions is a strong one, according to...
Children with diabetes desire the same foods that children without diabetes eat, but they may not not old enough to understand the implications of their food choices. Parents want to satisfy their kids' cravings but they know that they have to...
Potassium is an electrolyte mineral that regulates your heart's activity and muscle function. Certain medical conditions may require you to follow a low-potassium diet, including chronic kidney disease, according to the National Kidney Foundation....
Your diet has the biggest influence on your body's health. Your body pulls the energy and nutrients needed to repair and rebuild itself from the elements of your diet. Your choice of foods will determine your energy level -- the healthier the...
Lasting weight loss can occur when you make the right food choices, but how do you know which foods you can choose? While popular and fad diets give strict guidelines on food choices, the exact foods you eat can be guided as much by personal taste...
You lose weight when you limit calories in your diet, but that doesn't mean you need to deprive yourself of food. Restructure your eating habits to help you lose weight gradually without feeling hungry by making wise food choices. You can get the...
Losing weight over the holidays is often not an achievable goal, but maintaining your weight and avoiding weight gain is possible, according to the American Dietetic Association. There are healthy food choices you can make during the holidays that...
Antioxidants are substances that help prevent cellular damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals contribute to the aging process and may play a role in certain diseases including heart disease and cancer, according to MedlinePlus. There are...
Ninety to 95 percent of people with diabetes have Type 2 diabetes, according to the International Federation of Diabetes. As a Type 2 diabetic, you do not usually require insulin, but use diet, exercise and oral medication to help control blood...
Fast food is typically synonymous with junk food, fried foods and saturated fat. Fast food restaurants are responding to this image. Most restaurants have made nutrition information available, although there is evidence that it is seldom used. In...
If you suffer from heartburn, acid reflux, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), you're probably aware that what you eat has a big impact on how you feel. Specifically, there are a number of "trigger" foods that may cause or aggravate your...
According to MedlinePlus, a service of the National Institutes of Health, your liver breaks down carbohydrates into blood sugar and converts the glucose to energy for organs, cells and tissues. Insulin levels increase as you blood sugar rises. The...
Diabetes is characterized by poor blood glucose control, insulin resistance and often overweight. Diets that are high in refined sugars and simple carbohydrates aggravate the condition. If you do not adopt a new lifestyle and accompanying way of...
More than 50 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with arthritis, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports. Arthritis is a serious medical condition linked to depression, heart disease and diabetes. If you have...
Healthy foods are low in saturated and trans fats, lack excessive added sodium and sugar and provide measurable amounts of vitamins and minerals. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Dietary Guidelines, a healthy diet emphasizes...
The quality of the foods you eat impacts the quality of your health. Each type of food is unique in nutritional content, including the quantity of calories, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber. Eating healthy...
A colonoscopy is procedure performed to check the colon for potential problems such irritable bowel disease or abnormal growths. The procedure itself involves a special scope, which is run through the rectum and into the colon. If you've scheduled...
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