Making your diet healthier by adding five foods that are good for you could help you have more energy, achieve your desired weight more easily and prevent health problems in the long term. Choose whole foods, as provided by Mother Nature, and...
You may have heard that a good diet depends on hitting all the food groups, but you still have questions about which foods to choose in each category. Some selections in the grain, fruit, vegetable, dairy and protein food groups are more...
The foods you eat every day may play a role in healing wounds and supporting your immune system to combat illness and injury. Eat a diet rich in vitamins and minerals stay healthy and to maintain your healing potential. Specific nutrients that aid...
Cholesterol is a type of fat that is essential for body function. According to the Mayo Clinic, the body is usually able to produce adequate amounts of good cholesterol (HDL or high density lipoprotein) for optimal organ function, but foods also...
Cholesterol, a naturally occurring substance in your body, comes in two varieties. Bad cholesterol, known as LDL or low-density lipoproteins, carries cholesterol to different tissues and organs, according to MayoClinic.com. Good cholesterol,...
Nutrition is important for you and your unborn child. Consuming the right nutrients helps nourish the fetus and your body with the necessary vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. It can also help prevent or limit birth defects. The best foods for a...
Fat is one of the essential nutrients people need for good health. However, there are different types of fat--saturated fats, which raise the bad cholesterol (LDL) and clog the arteries, and unsaturated fats, which help decrease the bad type of...
Your kidneys are small organs --- each is only about the size of your fist --- but they do a big job. They're responsible for regulating chemicals and fluids in your body, as well as cleaning waste from your blood. Since your kidneys are always...
Complex carbohydrates are sugars that provide your body with energy, while simple carbohydrates are sugars that provide empty calories. Good carbs are foods that are still in their natural state and have not been processed or refined with...
Zinc is an essential mineral that the body needs for several reasons, according to the National Institutes of Health. It helps the immune system and can, for example, protect the young and elderly from pneumonia. It also plays a key role in...
Gout is a form of arthritis that causes sudden, severe pain, swelling and redness in a joint. The toe is the most commonly affected joint, although it can happen anywhere in the body. This condition occurs when the body either produces too much...
Hepatitis C is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis C virus or HCV. Infection with HCV causes liver inflammation but no obvious symptoms in many cases. It is often discovered during routine testing, according to MayoClinic.com, and it may be...
Acne is a common skin disorder in adults and teens. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, approximately $2 billion is spent annually in the treatment of acne and acne scarring. A healthy diet -- including foods good at preventing...
When you chew and swallow your food it travels down your esophagus to your stomach. Bulky, dry or improperly chewed food can harm the esophagus. In some cases, your esophagus may become inflamed or irritated by foods, infection or stomach acids....
For over three decades, fats in the diet were believed to cause obesity and disease. Experts advocated a low-fat diet for good health and weight control. Surprisingly, rates of obesity and poor health went up, according to Helpguide.org. Health...
Chronic lung diseases are the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute reports. To make one of your 24,000 daily breaths as healthy as can be, avoid exposure to tobacco smoke and outdoor air...
Keratin is an insoluble protein found mainly in your hair, fingernails and skin. It helps shield many of these body parts from harmful environmental factors. Since keratin is produced by amino acids, the best sources for keratin consumption are...
You should be selective about your diet if your skin is prone to breakouts. Food does not cause acne, so it cannot cure acne. However, what you eat will affect the quality of your health and the overall condition of your complexion. In his...
Potassium not only helps the body's muscle and nervous systems, but it also helps minimize the effects of salt on blood pressure and thus reduces your risk of stroke and heart disease, according to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, a joint...
Indigestion is a stomach condition in which digestive juices are not correctly secreted. This leads to discomfort such as loss of appetite, gas, dizziness, fatigue, bloating and sleeplessness. The causes of indigestion may include eating meals...
Fiber is an essential part of a healthy diet and many Americans get fewer than the recommended daily amount. In general women should aim for between 21 and 25 g per day, while men should get 30 to 38 g per day. Fiber helps keep the digestive...
Maintaining a healthy, well-balanced diet may help you treat or relieve symptoms of migraine headaches. Migraines are chronic headaches that can cause moderate to severe head pain. Other symptoms include head throbbing, nausea, vomiting, light...
Carbohydrates are an important part of a healthy diet, according to the Harvard School of Public Health. However, you need to choose your carbs wisely. Highly processed foods such as refined flours and sugary sodas are not healthy choices....
Hemoglobin is the main part of red blood cells, which carry oxygen around the body. For men, normal hemoglobin levels ranges from 13.8 to 17.2 g/dL and for women, the normal range is from 12.1 to 15.1 g/dL. Low hemoglobin levels can be caused by a...
An ulcer is a lesion that may appear on your skin or mucus membrane. The mucus membrane is the tissue that lines some of the organs and cavities in your body, including the lungs, mouth, nose and digestive tract. According to the National...
Protein serves both structural and physiological functions in your body. Structurally, protein makes up your muscle mass and the bulk of your organs. Functionally, protein is a component of enzymes and hormones, and it keeps your immune system...
The prostate gland is part of the male reproductive system. Its functions includes producing and storing seminal fluid, a component of sperm. Disorders of the prostate include benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostate cancer and prosatitis, according...
Herpes simplex virus is a common condition that causes an array of symptoms, from the common cold sore to facial paralysis and meningitis. Some individuals may be asymptomatic. No cure for the virus exists, and outbreaks are often treated by...
Dietary iron can come from food sources or from mineral supplement pills, but the USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend getting most nutrients from food. Foods contain additional important nutrients, such as fiber and vitamins. Eating...
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