With the perpetual quest for quick-fix weight loss, consumers are sometimes led to believe that a broadly generalized “fact†is gospel. It happened with carbohydrates. Research that indicated certain carbohydrates actually could be harmful to the body was translated by some as ALL carbs are bad. The nutritional deficiencies created by the low-carb/no-carb craze that ensued put many dieters’ health at greater risk than their weight had.
Similarly, it seems that fat in foods also received a bum rap. The body actually needs a certain amount of fat to properly maintain healthy skin and body cell production. The trick
Coping with Carboholism
by TJ Davis April 23rd, 2010 | Addiction, Diet
Carbohydrates are dietary sugars and starches, which the body uses for energy. Simple carbohydrates, found in fruits and dairy products, are those which are easily digested and quickly used up by the body. Other common sources of simple carbs are processed and refined foods like sugar, pastas and potatoes. Complex carbohydrates take longer for the body to digest and consume. These are found in foods like vegetables, whole grains and legumes. The fact is, carbs are fuel for the human body. We need them in order to function properly, but some carbohydrates are better than others.
People struggling with weight
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People struggling with weight
So, You Say You Want a Revolution?
by Bea April 19th, 2010 | Children's Health, Health News, Nutrition
What would you do if you learned that your town was the fattest in America?  Well, for the residents of Huntington, West Virginia, this was exactly their predicament in 2008.  All that was going to change, though, when British chef Jamie Oliver heard the news. Jamie Oliver is an all natural chef from England.  Well known for his work in revamping the English public schools food program, his latest project is titled Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution, which airs on ABC Friday nights at 9pm Eastern time.
Now, you might be asking what exactly is a food revolution? Â Well, Jamie is
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Now, you might be asking what exactly is a food revolution? Â Well, Jamie is
Wash Your Hands
by MPK April 12th, 2010 | Children's Health, Illness
As a mom, I know I have uttered that sentence thousands of times. Maybe millions. As my kids have gotten older, there has been less need to say it, except when someone in our house is sick.
While washing hands is not a guarantee that the illness will be contained to one person, it definitely helps. In our household, it usually is one of the kids who gets sick. So, once there is a fever or a stomach ache or headache present, I usually begin to remind everyone to wash their hands. Additionally, the sick person is given a towel
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While washing hands is not a guarantee that the illness will be contained to one person, it definitely helps. In our household, it usually is one of the kids who gets sick. So, once there is a fever or a stomach ache or headache present, I usually begin to remind everyone to wash their hands. Additionally, the sick person is given a towel