Nutrition
Dietary Sources of Vitamins and Minerals -- Whenever possible, we should try to get our antioxidants and other essential vitamins and minerals through our diet. A proper diet is necessary to offset the signs of aging and the foods listed here tend to be healthier than a burger and fries.
Lactose Intolerant? -- What causes lactose intolerance? Lactose is digested in the small intestine by an enzyme called lactase. This enzyme allows the body to break down the lactose into two simple sugars, glucose and galactose. These are quickly absorbed by the intestine and provide energy for the body. The level of the lactase enzyme varies between individuals, as does the severity of symptoms caused by lactose intolerance.
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13 Health Benefits of Green Tea -- A lot of people nowadays have heard that green tea benefits the overall health, but not a lot know why exactly. And believe me after I've learned all the health benefits of green tea, I get completely different feeling every time I drink it.
A Background to Dietary Fiber -- Fiber is the part of the plant that is resistant to hydrolysis (A chemical decomposition in which a substance is split into simpler compounds by the addition or the taking up of the elements of water) by human digestive enzymes and, with the exception of lignin, fibers are complex carbohydrates.
8 Weight Loss Tips -- There are a lot of "crash" diets out there that promise that you'll drop a considerable amount of weight in days or a week. I have tried a few of these, and in my experience the weight always comes back on, just as quickly since the weight loss tips given are not something that will work with your body.
Why Multivitamins? -- What do you think is the best way to age healthfully and live a life of prolonged health? And the survey says..... Multivitamins. As you know we can't stop the aging process. But, we can age healthfully. The healthcare industry is focusing on a discipline called anti-aging. Anti-aging is simply aging healthfully.
6 Ways Soy Benefits Your Health! -- Soy, and most soy-based products, are nutritional powerhouses. Soybeans are the only plant food that has all of the essential amino acids our body requires, making it a complete protein.
Why You Absolutely MUST Keep A Food Diary or FAIL! -- When starting a fat loss and/or fitness program, most people neglect one very important step.....keeping track of what you eat.
How to Make Pizza Healthy for You -- According to Men's Health magazine, research concludes that pizza can be good for you. We're talking about, however, real pizza- not the kind you get from Pizza Hut, Dominoes or the frozen food section of your supermarket. By real, I mean pizza made with real tomato sauce and olive oil.
Help Yourself to a Regular Diet of Yogurt -- Various reactions can be drawn when speaking of yogurt. People who hate unique tasting food bits may say "uggghhh!" while people who actually grew up through heaps of yogurt may say "yummy!" So, how do you place yourself among these people?