Cancer is a serious disease in which abnormal cells develop, divide uncontrollably and may spread throughout your body, destroying healthy tissue. Cancer survival rates are improving, according to MayoClinic.com, due to cancer screening and...
Hypothyroidism is a disease in which your thyroid gland produces too few hormones, leading to fatigue, hoarseness, weight gain, sleep difficulty, constipation and depression. Symptoms can appear gradually and be difficult to diagnose, according to...
Mankind has dabbled food preservation since the days when warriors and sailors boiled, sun-dried or salted their food to take on long journeys. In the age of technology, innovations such as food preservatives, freeze-drying and artificial flavors...
Following a whole foods diet for weight loss requires an understanding of the term whole foods. A whole food is one that is free of processing, preservatives, additives and genetically modified ingredients. Whole foods are natural and come from...
Whole foods refer to unprocessed products, such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and seeds. Some whole food diets may include meats, poultry and fish, but only lean meats and poultry with all the fat removed or reduced-fat meats....
There is no standard definition for a whole food diet, and the term can mean different things to different people. For some, it is synonymous with a raw food diet, in which followers eat only foods in their pure, unadulterated forms. Generally, a...
When you commit to a 1,200-calorie weight loss plan, it can be hard to fit in all the nutrients you need. Focusing on whole foods, rather than processed products, gives you a better chance to get all the nutrition you need while eating satisfying...
Whole foods are eaten in their natural form. A tomato, for example, is a whole food, while ketchup is not. Consuming mainly whole foods limits your exposure to additives, preservatives, chemicals, sodium and sugar. It may also help you squeeze...
Athletes get a wide variety of advice about what to eat, but ultimately it comes to eating a well-balanced diet that provides the nutrients at the calorie levels they need. Athletes need more calories than sedentary individuals, but this should...
A whole foods diet is among the healthiest diets. Whole foods retain the full nutritional components of the food which can improve your health and reduce your risks of diseases. Research published in "Family Medicine" in 2010 discovered that...
Detox diets have become very popular as a way to jump-start a weight loss plan or to cleanse the colon as part of a body-wide targeted detox regimen. One way to determine if you might benefit from a detox diet is if you have a daily bowel...
Whether you want to stay updated on the latest nutritional research or you're ready to change your daily diet for the better, one very easy step to remember is to eat more whole foods. "Whole foods" refers to any food that's either completely...
Many people who are used to eating typical Western meals with components of meat, starches and vegetables often aren't clear on what people who follow plant-based diets eat or what the term "whole foods" means. Although it can be difficult to...
Adrenal exhaustion is often the result of prolonged levels of mental, emotional or physical stress. Danielle Perrault, RHN, says in her book "Nutritional Symptomatology" that stress leads to the 'fight or flight' response in your body, which...
Carbohydrates are an important source of energy in the diet. One way to choose carbohydrates is to look for whole grains that are high in fiber and have a low glycemic index. Whole grains provide more nutrition than refined grains. The Harvard...
You might blame hectic schedules, but even those with time to burn -- or at least cook -- eat a great deal of food that comes out of a bag, box or can. Americans' reliance on processed food may account for our burgeoning bellies and our failing...
The food-refining process, where food manufacturers add refined sugar, flour and preservatives to your food, helps foods to last longer on the shelf. But those refined ingredients also strip many foods of their natural nutritional content, making...
The term "muffin top" is sometimes used to refer to excess belly fat that hangs over the top of your pants, resembling the crust of a muffin. Belly fat is easy to put on and hard to get rid of. A combination of diet and exercise is the only way to...
The convenience of buying and consuming frozen meals, prepared grocery store items and processed foods makes it easy to put together a diet that contains very few whole, natural foods. Eating only unprocessed or minimally processed foods, however,...
For many teens and their parents, it's a struggle to eat healthy foods and find a diet that is convenient as well as nutritious. Like most people, teens want to eat what tastes good, and it's not uncommon for them to reach for fast foods or...
All diet plans take some amount of effort, but some require more than others. There are low-stress ways to lose weight and keep the pounds off in the long term, but it's important to realize that even they call for time and work. If you're ready...
Fad diets and extreme calorie restriction diets may be popular, but they are not the healthiest ways to eat because they often deprive the body of essential nutrients that it needs to function and thrive. Nutritious, balanced diets may be slower...
Investigating potential diet plans can be both challenging and rewarding. There's no one-size-fits-all plan suitable for everyone, but finding out more about different options can provide insight into which options might be best for your personal...
A healthy diet should consist of whole foods that are not processed and stripped of their nutrients. Foods in their natural, raw forms are generally easier to digest and rich in vitamins and minerals. Processed foods are often filled with...
Navigating the landscape of diet plans and weight-loss methods can be a confusing and frustrating undertaking. Fad diets might give quick results, but they are not always safe and might not provide lasting results; healthy eating plans are often...
The American Cancer Society (ACS) reports that one in six American men will develop prostate cancer. Early detection is key, and the ACS recommends that men should begin screening for this cancer at the age of 50. If there is a family history of...
Coconut flesh is used in a variety of dishes. Fresh coconut is required to make the freshest, tastiest food, according to "Cracking the Coconut: Classic Thai Home Cooking." Removing coconut flesh from its hard outer shell can be challenging, but...
Most people know the health risks of eating too much saturated fat, sodium, sugar and cholesterol, but it can be hard to drum up motivation for limiting those nutrients when they're found in so many tasty foods. One way to take action is to learn...
A macrobiotic diet is based on the Chinese cosmological principles of yin and yang. The macrobiotic diet emphasizes the use of a whole foods based diet that includes unprocessed and fresh foods. It was designed to promote health and well being by...
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