The Dietary Superstars

There is no doubt that people today are getting very health conscious and one question which they often ask is, “Is there one terrific nutrient that will cater to all the nutritional needs?” Are you looking for some such foods or nutrition facts about some important nutrients that can help you improve your diet? Well, here is a list of such foods which are nutrition powerhouses and that are sure to help you in your pursuit of healthier, active and disease free life. read complete article.

Superior Health- Just a Matter of Milk!

There has always been a popular belief that milk is probably the best food around. Babies survive on milk for the first year or so of their lives, and older folks are advised to drink it to keep their bones strong. When it comes to babies it cannot be denied that breast milk is still a superior health food as it contains all the essential nutrients. Cow’s milk is the next best option, followed by goat’s milk. According to dieticians, except for infants who are intolerant to milk, most people’s diets would be improved by consuming more, not less milk. read complete article.

Child Obesity: Watch Out For That Extra Weight

Ever wondered what your overweight chubby child would be like when he or she grows up with unhealthy food habits and lifestyle? Definitely not a charming lad or a graceful young lady! Reports from reputed scientific journals like “British Medical Journal” and health articles have concluded that children who are overweight or obese have an increased risk of succumbing to type 2 diabetes and of developing heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, gastrointestinal and orthopedic problems, stroke and certain types of cancer later in their life. read complete article.

Food Safety

While we talk of the nutrition quality of food, it is imperative that we make sure that the food that we eat it not a hazard to our health. We normally have lots of concerns about the foods we give to our family. Lot of questions arise in our minds before the food is actually consumed by our loved ones. Is it a nutritious meal? Will the child eat it? Is there too much fat? But one thing that may not cross our mind as we are slicing and dicing in the kitchen is, the issue of food safety. Is the food safe for my family? Do I have enough health information regarding the foods that I give to my family? read complete article.

Aging Smartly: The Super Nutrition Arsenal

Aging is a process of gradual maturation. Biologically speaking, senescence is the process by which the capacity for cell division and the capacity for growth and function are lost over time, ultimately leading to death. Aging is thought to have the positive component of development (for example, increased wisdom, experience, and expertise) and the negative component of decline. People fear decline and go to any extend to prevent aging! read complete article.

The Fat Facts

The three major components of our diet are Carbohydrates, Proteins and Fats. It is normally believed that while carbohydrates and proteins provide energy and are essential for life, fats are dangerous and should be avoided. Some people go to the extent of going for a zero fat diet. That can be dangerous in fact ! It is not necessary that one should completely eliminate all fats from diet. It is imperative to learn about nutrition facts and their impact on health and fitness before one embarks on a journey to holistic health. Rather, choose the best types of foods including fat and enjoy them in moderation. read complete article.

Benefits of Fasting

Fasting is defined as the complete abstinence from all substances except pure water, in an environment of total relaxation. Fasting is the greatest remedy--the physician within! read complete article.

Believe in Breakfast

There is a wealth of information available on “Healthy Eating habits” and their relation to weight management and disease-free lifestyle. The options are far too many when it comes to selecting healthy food with innumerable health articles bombarding immense health information on all topics related to nutrition, health and fitness. But little do we realize that there is not much choice available (or rather allowed) when it comes to when these healthy foods should be eaten ! read complete article.

Papaya - A Powerhouse of Nutrients!

The health benefits of fruits and vegetables can not be equated to that promised by nutritional pills and supplements whether the concern is for men’s fitness or women’s health. Nutrition experts advocate generous intake of fruits for optimum health as these food items are loaded with all the benefits. Fruits are goldmine of vitamins, minerals and fibre and are ideal to consume at least 4-5 servings in a day. Since they are in the natural form, account for largest part of water and 100% bad cholesterol free, it's much easier for the body to process and absorb the vitamins and minerals from the fresh fruit. read complete article.

Go Bananas

Edible bananas originated in the Indo-Malaysian region reaching to northern Australia. They were known only by hearsay in the Mediterranean region in the 3rd Century B.C., and are believed to have been first carried to Europe in the 10th Century A.D. Early in the 16th Century, Portuguese mariners transported the plant from the West African coast to South America. The types found in cultivation in the Pacific have been traced to eastern Indonesia from where they spread to the Marquesas and by stages to Hawaii. read complete article.

Super Sprouts

"Wanted! A vegetable that will grow in any climate, will rival meat in nutritive value, will mature in 3 to 5 days, may be planted any day of the year, will require neither soil nor sunshine, will rival tomatoes in Vitamin C, will be free of waste in preparation and can be cooked with little fuel and as quickly as a ... chop." read complete article.

Go Nutty For Good Health !!!

A nut may be defined as a one-seeded fruit with a hard pericarp (ripened ovary wall). Many a weight conscious person would advise you against including nuts in the diet. That is actually turning out to be a myth rather than diet fact ! The fact is that, if you cut off nuts from your diet then you may not be eating healthy as you think. Nuts have suffered a bad reputation due to their high fat and calorie content especially for weight watchers. read complete article.

Ah! My Morning Cuppa Coffee !

Most of us cannot think of anything else in the morning till we have had our cup of coffee – the most popular beverage on planet earth! In fact, it is the coffee, which truly wakes us up! Ever wondered, what makes us depend on it or rather make us feel that we cannot live without that morning dose of booster? Did you ever ponder about coffee beyond that rich aroma which perks up your mood? read complete article.

Wheat – Oh! What a Headache!

Ever imagined that a quick bite of wheat bread you had in your last meal could actually give you quite a headache! Perhaps, no. But, this could be a very startling truth for almost 15 percent of humans inhabiting the planet earth. read complete article.

Sugar - The Sweet Assassin !

Most of the products we consume daily are loaded with sugar! The average healthy digestive system can digest and eliminate from two to four teaspoons of sugar daily, usually without noticeable problems (if damage is not already present). Check out if your kids are getting addictive to Cola! read complete article.

A Woman's Heart- Real Foes and Friends

The way one lives each day affects the heart. An unhealthy lifestyle can lead to a heart attack or stroke. Making lifestyle changes now could save life. While many women still do not know it, heart disease is the number one concern for women’s health and the prime killer of women. So it is as important for women as for men to control the risk factors that lead to heart disease. read complete article.

Conquering The Menopause Menace

It’s when you realize that you have gained a few pounds. Your body looks different. You are noticing a new, very annoying roundness to your tummy. Your waistline seems to have disappeared. The scale is becoming your enemy… yet you’re not doing anything different than you used to. And you begin pondering as to what is going on! Your friends may say that it was due to normal ageing process. Your metabolic rate drops as you age, which accounts for the weight gain. In addition, older women are more inactive. But, watch out….. It may be because you are going through menopause – a phase that greatly impacts women’s health. read complete article.

The Right Launch

We all know that right beginning is of immense importance. Don’t we spend endless hours deciding about the best muhurat (auspicious time) to begin a task that we consider as important? The same is true for good health and physical fitness. The foundation for good health and healthy eating habits must be laid right in infancy. read complete article.

Nutrition for Good Health - The Teen Scene

Oftentimes one hears a teen saying, “I'm fat. I'm too skinny. I'd be happy if I were taller, shorter, had curly hair, straight hair, a smaller nose, bigger muscles, longer legs”. The list of their complaints is never-ending. This is the age when one is most confused, either because of peer pressure or because of one’s own curiosity “to know all and do all”. And as the body changes, so does the body image. Many people have trouble adjusting, and this can affect their self-esteem. read complete article.

Nutrition Requirements in the Elderly

After fifty years of age, there are many metabolic and physiological changes that affect the nutritional needs of an individual. There is a tremendous fall in the metabolic rate that can be as high as thirty percent over a lifetime. This results in decreased caloric needs, which can be complicated by changes in an older person's ability to balance food intake and energy needs. It is a good practice to talk to the elderly about the food they have taken during the day. read complete article.