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Diet and Nutrition
Enzymes are the workers in our body that make everything
function, by enabling chemical reactions. All living cells
contain enzymes.
Water is the most abundant substance in the human body. It is a
component of virtually everything, except tooth enamel and bone.
First some terminology.Fructose .
The makers of Bumble Bee Tuna generated some buzz today by
announcing they will be producing a fish oil supplement with
their Tuna's name on the bottle. None of the reports mention if
they are using an particular standization and quality processes
or what methods they are using to ensure that environmental
toxins are not being concentrated into their supplement.
Summer is not too far away. It is almost time for shorts, tank
tops, and bathing suits.
Although you may have heard about soy and all of its health
benefits, you may not have figured out how to incorporate it into
your diet, yet. There are so many products available; figuring
out exactly what they are may seem overwhelming.
We come from a society where growing organic and just growing
produce and livestock for food Was once one of the same. Small,
family farms still grow their own food using traditional methods
passed down through the generations.
The American Heart Association recommends that you eat a variety
of foods from the different food groups. In order for women to
lose one to two pounds a week, they should consume between 1200
and 1500 calories a day.
Every where you look you see articles or news or stories on how
America is overweight. This probably doesn't surprise anyone, as
you only have to take a quick look around to see that our
lifestyles don't promote good health.
Health food or heart attack on a plate? Eggs had a bad rep for a
few years. We worried that they would elevate our cholesterol
levels.
Beverages - and not just alcohol - are a significant if little
recognized source of calories in North American diets. Yet many
people seem to believe that if a calorie is ingested in fluid
form, it's a freebie.
You may have noticed an ever-expanding choice of oils at your
local grocery store over the past few years. While once your
options were limited to corn, canola, safflower and maybe olive
oil, now your choices include walnut, almond, grapeseed and other
types of oil as well.
Cholesterol is an essential building block of every cell in the
body, required for all metabolic processes. It is particularly
important in the production of nerve tissue, bile and certain
hormones.
Fats have been unfairly lumped together as being all bad for too
long. Fat doesn't necessarily cause disease, and can actually
cause a role in its prevention.
In large part, you're in control of your health, not your doctor.
And taking control of your health doesn't really depend on
whether or not you have medical conditions.
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