While fruits and vegetables are obvious choices for healthy living, fats and grains also play key roles in nutrition. Understanding their exact roles and knowing how to choose the best fat and grain varieties are good first steps toward better...
During the 19th century, the English had a proverb that read, "Every cloud has a silver lining." This sentiment applies to the plight of fats and carbs in the U.S. Emerging from the claims that fats and carbs are bad comes the knowledge that some...
Your liver is the largest organ in your body and serves as your detoxifying system, removing harmful particles in your food and helping digest what you eat into usable substances for your body. Compromised liver function can cause health problems...
An old adage notes that your eyes are the window to your soul, but your eyes would be nothing without good nutrition. Many of the foods in your diet influence the health of your eyes and acuity of your eyesight, so pay attention to what you eat...
Skin and hair are subject to environmental stressors every day. Sun and environmental pollutants such as smog, tobacco smoke, dirt, dust and other toxins all take their toll on skin and can make hair look dingy or unhealthy. Good personal care...
The type of food a person eats can contribute to a rise in blood pressure. Conversely, the right foods can help manage blood pressure or decrease its value, according to the journal "Hypertension." Since good blood pressure is a systolic, "top"...
Saccharomyces boulardii and Lactobacillus acidophilus are both microscopic. They both have positive health effects when consumed live. They've both been called probiotics and have been added to foods to bolster their nutritional content. But...
If you skip breakfast because you're in a rush, you may suffer for it later in the day and down the road. In the short term, your body needs energy for the daily tasks you demand of it. Caffeine is no substitute for essential nutrients that keep...
No one can live without breathing, but not everyone takes advantage of the health benefits of breathing consciously. Among those who do are yogis, who call the breath "prana" -- a Sanskrit word for the universal life force. They believe...
Many low-carbohydrate diet crazes have come and gone as people continually seek a quick fix for weight loss. There is no magic cure for losing weight, so you must remember that slow and steady wins the race. According to the University of Maryland...
Trying to lose noticeable weight in three days is not a realistic goal. You'll need to burn 3,500 calories more than you eat during those three days just to lose 1 lb. of weight. If you need 2,000 calories per day to maintain your weight, you'll...
You may have heard that carbohydrates are not good for your body. While some carbs, especially those containing large amounts of sugar and those included in items with a lot of fat, are not the most healthy choices, others are important to keep...
Feeling good sounds like a simple goal to accomplish. But we often fall prey to the stress and obstacles of everyday life that can become mountainous in our minds. The way we feel has physical, mental and emotional factors. Each one of these...
When you come into this world you are born with good skin, but as time passes, how you take care of this important organ becomes obvious. If you take good care of your skin, it will look healthy and radiant, but if you neglect it and allow it to...
High density lipoproteins (HDL) are biomolecules given the nickname "good cholesterol." HDL cholesterol is associated with improved heart health and better blood pressure. These molecules circulate the blood and remove plaque and harmful...
Whether you have one child or more, or whether you are a new mother or a seasoned veteran, most mothers have the common goal of wanting to be a good mommy to their children. According to Elisa Morgan and Carol Kuykendall, authors of "Real Moms:...
Overview We all want to look our best because it makes us feel good and gives us confidence. The first and foremost way to portray an overall attractive appearance is by projecting a positive, friendly attitude. On a more cosmetic...
Caddies are not on the course to only carry a player's golf bag, although that is what some do. Good caddies can help shave strokes off a player's game with their knowledge of the golf course and insight to the player's game. This job is great for...
The thyroid gland regulates the body's metabolism. A dysfunctional thyroid can wreak havoc with many of the body's systems. The thyroid secretes two hormones -- tri-iodothyronine and thyroxine -- that not only affect nearly every organ, but also...
Carbohydrates, nutrient compounds found in foods like grains, come in an assortment of shapes and forms. The primary types are fibers, starches and sugars. A carbohydrate's building block is a sugar molecule. Though carb-cutting diets have become...
Everyone needs calories. They supply fuel to your muscles, brains, heart and all your other organs. In that universal context, calories are good because they keep you going. However, too much of a good thing can be bad. Excess calories lead to...
The carbohydrate is a much-scrutinized and often misunderstood dietary nutrient. You can find a vast array of information on the carbohydrate, especially if you are trying to plan a diet. The information on the Internet can be confusing however,...
Fish is a good source of protein, and since it is low in saturated fat, eating fish instead of red meat as your protein source is good for your heart. Eat at least two 3.5-oz. servings of fish each week, according to the American Heart...
You've been taught to avoid germs since you were a little kid, yet retailers ask you to pay good money to buy foods that contain live bacteria. This is because not all microbes are bad for you. Some work with you, developing a mutually beneficial...
Playing goalie in hockey requires superb reactions and excellent positioning, in addition to quickness, skating ability and an understanding of the game. A good goalie can keep his team in a game when it is getting outplayed by its opponent, and...
An elliptical trainer, also referred to as a cross-trainer, is a cardiovascular machine with foot pedals and poles that you grasp with your hands. If you are trying to get in shape with an elliptical, it can be a good option for many reasons....
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