People with diabetes require a special diet that balances calories throughout the day with energy needs, with the ultimate goal of maintaining blood sugar levels within the normal range. If you have diabetes it is a good idea to be evaluated by a...
Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States. It is also one of the most preventable diseases, with much cause rooted in our diets. Adopting a heart-healthy diet is important for all of us, particularly those who suffer from or are...
One of the most well known of the fad diets, the grapefruit diet has a long history in popular culture. Grapefruit is itself a very low-calorie food but the folklore surrounding the grapefruit diet includes additional claims that a specific enzyme...
A baby food grinder is an excellent tool for new parents. This hand cranked unit allows food to be placed into a tube and cranked down through a plunger which then extrudes the ingredients into a bowl. With a baby food grinder, your infant can...
Overview Anemia is a lack of red blood cells at work in the body. It can be caused by a variety of problems, some simple and some complicated. Something may be preventing the body from making enough red blood cells, or causing it to make...
When your baby reaches 4 to 6 months old, baby foods will be introduced to the diet. Before this point, breast milk or formula gives her all the nutrition she needs to commence healthy growth and development. Besides looking at the healthful...
Due to the prevalence of obesity in our culture, there is not that much emphasis put on gaining weight, and there is a lack of information for those individuals that are interested in doing so. There are a variety of reasons why an individual...
Label the food "organic," and it sounds healthier, but is it? The term organic actually speaks more to the way in which agricultural products are grown and nurtured. Organic farming techniques reduce pollution and promote water and soil...
To some, the term "raw food" seems an oxymoron. To others, it represents a healthy eating standard only attainable by nutritional superheroes. And to a small, but dedicated population, raw-food eating is simply a way of life. By definition, raw...
Seldom is there a time in a person's life when self-care is more important than during pregnancy. While nurturing a new life, special attention ought be placed on the mother's health--in particular, the mother?s diet. Eating in appropriate...
Over the last 15 years, the number of vegetarians has increased from 6 million to 12 million people in the United States. Vegetarianism is the practice of restricting animal food sources; anywhere from semi-vegetarians, those excluding or...
Ever since the Atkins craze began, low-carb items have found their way on to grocery store shelves and restaurant menus across the country. The popularity of the Zone, South Beach and low-glycemic diets only furthered this demand. Now there are...
The Sonoma Diet is based on eating good quality food in small portions. The diet is structured in such a way that certain foods are eaten for a set amount of days and then other foods are introduced. Whole foods are encouraged and incorporated in...
The foods produced today can be deceiving when it comes to quality. They may be the freshest produce on the market, but what have they been exposed to during the growing process? Many have been grown in soil, laden with fertilizers. Others have...
The Hollywood Diet, also known as the "48 Hour Miracle Diet," is said to raise the metabolic rate of the body. This is supposed to allow the body to shed anywhere from 5 to 15 pounds of unwanted fat. The diet also claims to be completely...
Call it the Paleolithic Diet, the Stone Age Diet, the Hunter/Gatherer Diet or the Caveman Diet. Experts on it believe that the code calling for these foods is in our genes. We were never meant to ingest refined sugar, a serious shakerful of salt...
The Scan Diet was developed in Scandinavia--hence the name--as a weight management program relying on the high protein found in the soybean. The diet also claims to reduce cholesterol. Scientists working at the New York Obesity Research Center at...
In the 1990's, it was fat. Until a few years ago, we made carbohydrates the scapegoat. Now we're getting specific and making sugar, a type of carb, the evildoer behind our country's weight problem and the saboteur behind our own health and...
You probably already know that iron is an essential mineral for our bodies and that increasing your intake can alleviate symptoms of anemia like fatigue and headaches. What you may not know is that iron is absolutely vital to organ function,...
What you eat has a great impact on your heart. Foods that are heart healthy are fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and beans. These foods have lots of heart-healthy fiber, nutrients and phytonutrients. Eating fish twice a week is also a great...
If you have eczema, you know your condition is not just another case of dry skin. Your skin may be dry, red and itchy. Over time, you may even experience thickened skin and scaring from the condition. Eczema includes a group of skin conditions,...
To the delight of chocolate lovers, there are actually a few diet plans based on chocolate or cocoa. Some chocolate diets are planned around healthy foods with a heavy reliance on chocolate snacks, some use cocoa powder to produce health benefits...
Premenstrual syndrome is experienced by many women. PMS accompanied by excess weight can lead to discomfort and irritability. Eating to keep blood sugar levels in line and to balance the bodily systems can reduce the severity of PMS, as well as...
In recent years, the Mediterranean diet has received much positive attention as studies indicate that such diet leads to lower incidence of heart disease and increased longevity. The diet itself varies as its roots come from a several countries...
The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet plan is easy to use if you have common sense. Fresh, wholesome foods are best and can be enjoyed often. A few life-changing tactics can make this diet work for just about anybody who is...
Lactose intolerance is a condition that affects 30 to 50 million Americans, according to the National Institutes of Health. Therefore, there is a great need for the availability of lactose-free foods. Lactose is a sugar found naturally in dairy...
One of the most common risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) is elevated cholesterol. The next time you have your cholesterol checked, you will most likely learn several different numbers that relate to the levels of cholesterol in your...
The Atkins Diet is the namesake eating plan created by Dr. Robert C. Atkins. This diet gained popularity during the "low-carb" revolution, when carbohydrates were vilified as the cause of weight gain. Everyone from celebrities to some...
The abs are known as the core muscles of the body. To keep the abs healthy and in shape, there are a variety of foods that work to benefit them. Foods high in iron, protein and amino acids are excellent for building new muscle and supporting...
